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Essentiële woordenschat voor TOEFL - Het milieu en het weer

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over het milieu en het weer, zoals "ecology", "refine", "toxic", etc. die nodig zijn voor het TOEFL-examen.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
ecosystem

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosysteem

ecosysteem

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ecology

the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other

ecologie

ecologie

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sanctuary

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

heiligdom

heiligdom

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green belt

a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment

groen gordel

groen gordel

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reserve

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

reservaat

reservaat

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environmentalism

provision of care for the environment

milieuactivisme

milieuactivisme

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fossil fuel

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

fossiele brandstof

fossiele brandstof

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alternative fuel

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

alternatieve brandstof

alternatieve brandstof

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sustainable

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

duurzaam

duurzaam

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zero-emission

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

nul-emissie

nul-emissie

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environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

milieuvriendelijk

milieuvriendelijk

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biodegradable

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biologisch afbreekbaar

biologisch afbreekbaar

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eco-friendly

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

milieuvriendelijk

milieuvriendelijk

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to refine

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

raffineren

raffineren

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preservation

the action of keeping something the way it is or in good condition

behoud

behoud

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nonrenewable

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

niet-hernieuwbaar

niet-hernieuwbaar

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conservation

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservatie

conservatie

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acid rain

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

zure regen

zure regen

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carbon footprint

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

ecologische voetafdruk

ecologische voetafdruk

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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

klimaatverandering

klimaatverandering

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wildfire

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

bosbrand

bosbrand

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tsunami

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

tsunami

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toxic

consisting of poisonous substances

toxisch

toxisch

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pollutant

any substance that is harmful to the environment

verontreinigende stof

verontreinigende stof

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greenhouse effect

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

broeikaseffect

broeikaseffect

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smog

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

smog

smog

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ozone layer

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

ozonlaag

ozonlaag

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eruption

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

uitbarsting

uitbarsting

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

ontbossing

ontbossing

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to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

vervuilen

vervuilen

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consumption

the action or process of using a resource such as energy or food

consumptie

consumptie

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blizzard

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

sneeuwstorm

sneeuwstorm

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Fahrenheit

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

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centigrade

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

Celsius

Celsius

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humid

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

vochtig

vochtig

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monsoon

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

moesson

moesson

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thunder

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

donner

donner

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