Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Energy, Resources & Environmental Events
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a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground
a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy
electricity that is produced from the power of water
a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity
a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction
a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle
a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea
a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean
the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions
a very large floating piece of ice
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
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
a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before
the highest point of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
the amount of moisture present in the air
a weather prediction covering weeks, months, or years ahead
(of rain) exceptionally heavy, often leading to flooding and drenched landscapes
