Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Evenemang om Energi, Resurser och Miljö

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pylon

[Substantiv]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

kraftledningsstolpe, högspänningsmaster

Ex: The power company erected additional pylons to meet growing electricity demands in the region .Elbolaget uppförde ytterligare **master** för att möta den växande efterfrågan på el i regionen.

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reactor

[Substantiv]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

reaktor, kärnreaktor

Ex: Scientists are researching advanced reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production .Forskare undersöker avancerade **reaktor**-designer för renare och mer effektiv energiproduktion.

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hydroelectricity

[Substantiv]

electricity that is produced from the power of water

vattenkraft, vattenkraftenergi

Ex: Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.**Vattenkraft** anses vara ett rent energialternativ till fossila bränslen eftersom det producerar minimala utsläpp av växthusgaser.

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solar cell

[Substantiv]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

solcell, fotovoltaisk cell

Ex: Installing solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills .Att installera **solceller** på tak kan minska beroendet av fossila bränslen och sänka elräkningarna.

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wildfire

[Substantiv]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

skogsbrand, okontrollerad brand

Ex: Aerial firefighting efforts were deployed to suppress the wildfire from spreading further .Flygbrandbekämpningsinsatser sattes in för att förhindra att **skogsbranden** spred sig vidare.

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tidal wave

[Substantiv]

a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

stormvåg, cyklonvåg

Ex: The force of a tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines .Marinans bryggor flöt iväg efter att en **flodvåg**, driven av obevekliga vårstormar, hade översvämmat bukten.

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oil rig

[Substantiv]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

oljeborrplattform, borrplattform

Ex: The oil rig was damaged during the storm , causing an oil spill into the ocean .**Oljeriggen** skadades under stormen, vilket orsakade en oljeutsläpp i havet.

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typhoon

[Substantiv]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tyfon, tropisk cyklon

Ex: Preparation for typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .Förberedelser för **tyfoner** innebär att säkra lösa föremål och samla på sig nödförnödenheter som mat och vatten.

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ice cap

[Substantiv]

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

iskappa, istäcke

Ex: The Arctic icecap is shrinking at an alarming rate.Den arktiska **isen** krymper i en alarmerande takt.

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iceberg

[Substantiv]

a very large floating piece of ice

isberg, jökel

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg.Expeditionsteamet navigerade försiktigt sitt skepp runt det höga **isberget**.

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El Nino

[Substantiv]

a recurring climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern regions, caused by weakened easterly trade winds and leading to significant global weather, ecological, and economic impacts

El Niño, El Niño-fenomenet

Ex: Scientists track sea surface temperatures to detect the onset of El Niño.Forskare spårar havsytans temperaturer för att upptäcka början av **El Niño**.

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La Nina

[Substantiv]

a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, driven by stronger-than-normal easterly trade winds and influencing global weather patterns

La Niña, La Niña (klimatfenomen)

Ex: Urban planners in California grappled with water shortages when La Niña suppressed winter precipitation.Stadsplanerare i Kalifornien kämpade med vattenbrist när **La Niña** undertryckte vinterprecipitationen.

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heat wave

[Substantiv]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

värmebölja, hetta

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .Under en **värmebölja** är det viktigt att kontrollera äldre grannar som kan vara mer sårbara för extrema temperaturer.

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high tide

[Substantiv]

the highest point of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

högvatten, flod

Ex: Engineers calculate the highest potential high tide when designing seawalls to protect against storm surges .Ingenjörer beräknar den högsta potentiella **högvatten** när de utformar havsvallar för att skydda mot stormfloder.

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humidity

[Substantiv]

the amount of moisture present in the air

fuktighet

Ex: The weather forecast predicted increasing humidity throughout the week , leading to a muggy atmosphere .Väderprognosen förutsade ökande **fuktighet** under veckan, vilket ledde till en kvav atmosfär.

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long-range forecast

[Fras]

a weather prediction covering weeks, months, or years ahead

Ex: Investors analyze long-range forecasts to adjust financial strategies.

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torrential

[adjektiv]

(of rain) exceptionally heavy, often leading to flooding and drenched landscapes

störtregn, översvämningsartad

Ex: Hikers took shelter under a rocky overhang as the sky unleashed torrential rain .Vandrare sökte skydd under en klipputsprång när himlen släppte lös ett **översvämningsliknande** regn.

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haze

[Substantiv]

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

dis, dimma

Ex: The city woke up to a haze of humidity , causing a dewy layer on surfaces throughout the neighborhood .Staden vaknade till en **dis** av fuktighet, vilket orsakade en daggig hinna på ytor i hela grannskapet.

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