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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biodiversity [noun]

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

Ex: The loss of biodiversity due to deforestation has significant impacts on global climate patterns .

environmentalist [noun]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

Ex: Environmentalists often advocate for renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions .

conservation [noun]

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

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deforestation [noun]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species .

eclipse [noun]

a period during which the sun or moon is temporarily obscured by the shadow of another celestial body

Ex: An eclipse occurs when the Earth , moon , and sun align perfectly .

solar [adjective]

related to the sun

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lunar [adjective]

relating to the moon

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moonlight [noun]

the light coming from the moon

Ex: Under the moonlight , the mountains appeared even more majestic and mysterious .

northern lights [noun]

the mainly green and red lights that appear in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere of the earth

Ex: Photographers often capture stunning images of the northern lights dancing across the night sky .

to float [verb]

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

Ex: The small fishing boat continued to float peacefully on the calm lake .

tide [noun]

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

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steam [noun]

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

Ex: She carefully avoided the steam coming from the pot as she opened the lid .

sunlight [noun]

the natural light coming from the sun

Ex: They enjoyed their breakfast on the patio , basking in the morning sunlight .

dawn [noun]

the first time sunlight appears during the day

Ex: As the dawn approached , the birds began to sing , welcoming the new day .

eruption [noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash .

volcanic [adjective]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

Ex: Volcanic ash can travel long distances and affect air quality and visibility .

lava [noun]

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

Ex: Tourists watched in awe as lava fountains erupted from the crater .

landslide [noun]

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

Ex: A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake , causing widespread destruction .

ecology [noun]

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

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial in maintaining the ecology of endangered species .

ecosystem [noun]

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

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss .

nonrenewable [adjective]

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

Ex: Burning nonrenewable fossil fuels contributes significantly to global warming .

hydroelectric [adjective]

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

Ex: Countries with abundant rainfall and rivers , such as Brazil and Canada , get a significant portion of their power from hydroelectric sources .

turbine [noun]

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

Ex: The whirligig on the playground spun like a turbine with each gust of wind , delighting the children .

alternative energy [noun]

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: Biomass , such as wood pellets and agricultural residues , is used as an alternative energy source for heating and electricity generation .

fume [noun]

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

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to preserve [verb]

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Ex: The library 's climate control system helps preserve rare books from damage .

slope [noun]

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

Ex: Skiers enjoy the challenging slopes of the alpine resort during the winter season .

pitch-black [adjective]

without any light

Ex: Without electricity during the blackout , the house was pitch-black inside .

sub-zero [adjective]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

Ex: The freezer keeps food at sub-zero temperatures to preserve freshness .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives