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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Environment

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el medio ambiente que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Los activistas están protestando contra las empresas responsables de la **deforestación** masiva.
wetland
[Sustantivo]

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

humedal, pantano

humedal, pantano

Ex: Wetlands act as natural buffers against floods by absorbing and slowing the flow of water during heavy rainfall.Los **humedales** actúan como amortiguadores naturales contra las inundaciones al absorber y ralentizar el flujo de agua durante las lluvias intensas.
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The boreal forest 's vegetation, dominated by evergreen conifers , stretches for miles across the northern latitudes , with sparse undergrowth due to the harsh climate .La **vegetación** del bosque boreal, dominada por coníferas perennes, se extiende por millas a través de las latitudes del norte, con un sotobosque escaso debido al clima severo.
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: Marine biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .La **biodiversidad** marina en los arrecifes de coral está amenazada por el aumento de las temperaturas oceánicas y la contaminación.
reforestation
[Sustantivo]

the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem

reforestación, repoblación forestal

reforestación, repoblación forestal

Ex: Reforestation efforts along riverbanks help prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality .Los esfuerzos de **reforestación** a lo largo de las riberas ayudan a prevenir la erosión del suelo y a mantener la calidad del agua.
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

reserva

reserva

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.Los programas educativos en el **santuario** enseñan a los visitantes sobre conservación y la importancia de proteger los hábitats naturales.
global warming
[Sustantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .El **calentamiento global** amenaza los ecosistemas y la vida silvestre.
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .La empresa está trabajando para reducir su **huella de carbono** cambiando a energías renovables.
greenhouse effect
[Sustantivo]

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

efecto invernadero

efecto invernadero

Ex: The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth , but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts .**El efecto invernadero** es un fenómeno natural vital para mantener la vida en la Tierra, pero el efecto invernadero intensificado causado por las actividades humanas ha acelerado el cambio climático y sus impactos asociados.
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .El **conservacionista** hizo campaña con éxito para establecer reservas de vida silvestre en áreas amenazadas.
ecotourism
[Sustantivo]

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

ecoturismo

ecoturismo

Ex: The growing popularity of ecotourism is helping to fund nature reserves around the world .La creciente popularidad del **ecoturismo** está ayudando a financiar reservas naturales en todo el mundo.
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The environmentalist worked with local communities to promote sustainable farming practices .El **ambientalista** trabajó con las comunidades locales para promover prácticas agrícolas sostenibles.
thermal pollution
[Sustantivo]

the detrimental increase in water temperature caused by the discharge of heated water from human activities, often harming aquatic ecosystems

contaminación térmica, calentamiento del agua

contaminación térmica, calentamiento del agua

Ex: The warming of water bodies due to thermal pollution can lead to changes in fish migration patterns .El calentamiento de los cuerpos de agua debido a la **contaminación térmica** puede provocar cambios en los patrones de migración de los peces.
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertir en abono

convertir en abono

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .**Compostar** los posos de café y las cáscaras de huevo añade nutrientes valiosos al suelo.
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .La industria petrolera **refina** continuamente el petróleo crudo en varios productos utilizables.
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