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Vocabulário essencial para TOEFL - O Meio Ambiente e o Clima

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre meio ambiente e clima, como "ecologia", "refinar", "tóxico" etc., necessárias para o exame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
ecosystem

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

ecossistema

ecossistema

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ecology

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

ecologia

ecologia

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sanctuary

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

santuário

santuário

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green belt

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

cinturão verde

cinturão verde

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reserve

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

reserva

reserva

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environmentalism

provision of care for the environment

ambientalismo

ambientalismo

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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

combustível fóssil

combustível fóssil

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alternative fuel

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

combustível alternativo

combustível alternativo

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sustainable

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

sustentável

sustentável

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zero-emission

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

zero emissões

zero emissões

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environmentally friendly

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

ecologicamente correto

ecologicamente correto

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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

biodegradável

biodegradável

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eco-friendly

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

ecológico

ecológico

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to refine

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

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preservation

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

preservação

preservação

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nonrenewable

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

não renovável

não renovável

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conservation

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

conservação

conservação

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acid rain

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

chuva ácida

chuva ácida

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carbon footprint

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

pegada de carbono

pegada de carbono

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climate change

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

mudança climática

mudança climática

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wildfire

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

incêndio florestal

incêndio florestal

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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

tóxico

tóxico

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pollutant

any substance that is harmful to the environment

poluente

poluente

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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

efeito estufa

efeito estufa

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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

camada de ozônio

camada de ozônio

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eruption

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupção

erupção

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

desmatamento

desmatamento

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to contaminate

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

contaminar

contaminar

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consumption

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

consumo

consumo

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blizzard

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempestade de neve

tempestade de neve

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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°

centígrado

centígrado

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humid

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

úmido

úmido

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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

monção

monção

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thunder

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

trovoada

trovoada

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