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B2 Level Wordlist - Nature

Here you will learn some English words about nature, such as "biodiversity", "environmentalist", "deforestation", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary

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

Ex: biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .
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a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

Ex: environmentalist worked with local communities to promote sustainable farming practices .
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the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

Ex: Many organizations focus on conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .
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the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for deforestation.
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eclipse
[noun]

a period during which the sun or the moon is shadowed by a dark circle

Ex: During eclipse, the sky darkened as the moon blocked out the sun 's light .
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solar
[Adjective]

related to the sun

Ex: Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
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lunar
[Adjective]

relating to the moon

Ex: Lunar craters are formed by meteorite impacts on the moon's surface.
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moonlight
[noun]

the light coming from the moon

Ex: The campers enjoyed telling stories around the fire , moonlight shining through the trees .
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the mainly green and red lights that appear in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere of the earth

Ex: Inuit legends describe the Northern Lights as the spirits of animals playing in the sky.
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to float
[Verb]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Ex: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began float gracefully across the sky .
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tide
[noun]

the rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon

Ex: Tidal energy , generated from the movement of tide, is a renewable source of power in some coastal regions .
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steam
[noun]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

Ex: In the cold winter airsteam from their breath was visible as they spoke .
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sunlight
[noun]

the natural light coming from the sun

Ex: She felt sunlight on her face as she stepped outside after a long day indoors .
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dawn
[noun]

the first time sunlight appears during the day

Ex: dawn, the village was bustling with activity , preparing for the day 's work .
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eruption
[noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: eruption was so powerful that it was heard hundreds of miles away .
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volcanic
[Adjective]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

Ex: volcanic landscape of the Hawaiian Islands features rugged terrain and active volcanoes .
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lava
[noun]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

Ex: Scientists lava samples to understand the composition of the Earth 's interior .
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landslide
[noun]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk landslides during the storm .
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ecology
[noun]

the relation between plants and animals to each other and their environment

Ex: Urban development can significantly alter ecology of surrounding natural areas .
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ecosystem
[noun]

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

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many ecosystems.
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nonrenewable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Governments are encouraging the reduction nonrenewable resource consumption .
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hydroelectric
[Adjective]

relating to the electric power which is generated by the flow of water

Ex: Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions .
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turbine
[noun]

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

Ex: turbines are designed for efficiency and durability to maximize energy production .
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power generated by any source of energy in a way that does not harm the environment or consume the natural resources of the earth

Ex: Hydrogen fuel cells are being developed as alternative energy technology for powering vehicles and generating electricity with minimal emissions .
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fume
[noun]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.
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to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Ex: The team is preserving the historical documents in a controlled environment .
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slope
[noun]

an area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another

Ex: slope of the driveway made it difficult to park during icy weather .
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pitch-black
[Adjective]

without any light

Ex: During the lunar eclipse , the sky pitch-black, with only faint stars visible .
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sub-zero
[Adjective]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

Ex: Arctic animals are adapted to survive sub-zero environments year-round .
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