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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 6-7) - Environment

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

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestazione

deforestazione

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Gli attivisti stanno protestando contro le aziende responsabili della **deforestazione** massiccia.
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wetland
[sostantivo]

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

zona umida, palude

zona umida, palude

Ex: Wetlands act as natural buffers against floods by absorbing and slowing the flow of water during heavy rainfall.Le **zone umide** agiscono come cuscinetti naturali contro le inondazioni assorbendo e rallentando il flusso dell'acqua durante forti piogge.
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vegetation
[sostantivo]

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

vegetazione

vegetazione

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 **vegetazione** della foresta boreale, dominata da conifere sempreverdi, si estende per miglia attraverso le latitudini settentrionali, con una rada sottobosco a causa del clima rigido.
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biodiversity
[sostantivo]

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

biodiversità

biodiversità

Ex: Marine biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .La **biodiversità** marina nelle barriere coralline è minacciata dall'aumento delle temperature oceaniche e dall'inquinamento.
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reforestation
[sostantivo]

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

riforestazione, imboschimento

riforestazione, imboschimento

Ex: Reforestation efforts along riverbanks help prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality .Gli sforzi di **riforestazione** lungo le sponde dei fiumi aiutano a prevenire l'erosione del suolo e a mantenere la qualità dell'acqua.
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sanctuary
[sostantivo]

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

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.I programmi educativi del **santuario** insegnano ai visitatori la conservazione e l'importanza di proteggere gli habitat naturali.
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global warming
[sostantivo]

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

riscaldamento globale

riscaldamento globale

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .Il **riscaldamento globale** minaccia gli ecosistemi e la fauna selvatica.
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carbon footprint
[sostantivo]

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

impronta di carbonio

impronta di carbonio

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .L'azienda sta lavorando per ridurre la propria **impronta di carbonio** passando alle energie rinnovabili.
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greenhouse effect
[sostantivo]

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

effetto serra

effetto serra

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 .**L'effetto serra** è un fenomeno naturale vitale per sostenere la vita sulla Terra, ma l'effetto serra intensificato causato dalle attività umane ha accelerato il cambiamento climatico e i suoi impatti associati.
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conservationist
[sostantivo]

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

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .Il **conservazionista** ha condotto con successo una campagna per istituire riserve naturali in aree minacciate.
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ecotourism
[sostantivo]

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 crescente popolarità dell'**ecoturismo** sta aiutando a finanziare le riserve naturali in tutto il mondo.
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environmentalist
[sostantivo]

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 .L'**ambientalista** ha lavorato con le comunità locali per promuovere pratiche agricole sostenibili.
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thermal pollution
[sostantivo]

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

inquinamento termico, riscaldamento delle acque

inquinamento termico, riscaldamento delle acque

Ex: The warming of water bodies due to thermal pollution can lead to changes in fish migration patterns .Il riscaldamento dei corpi idrici dovuto all'**inquinamento termico** può portare a cambiamenti nei modelli di migrazione dei pesci.
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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

convertire in composta

convertire in composta

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .**Compostare** i fondi di caffè e i gusci d'uovo aggiunge nutrienti preziosi al terreno.
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to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

raffinare

raffinare

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .L'industria petrolifera **raffina** continuamente il petrolio greggio in vari prodotti utilizzabili.
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