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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Environment

Here, you will learn some English words related to Environment that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
ecosystem
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 fragile ecosystems.
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .
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conservation

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

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .
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natural resources

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

Ex: Water is one of the most essential natural resources on the planet .
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sustainability

the capacity to be maintained for a long time and causing no harm to the environment

Ex: Educating communities about sustainability promotes responsible water use .
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photosynthesis

a process in green plants during which the plant synthesizes using water and carbon dioxide

Ex: Coral reefs rely on algae 's photosynthesis for nutrients .
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wildlife
wildlife
[noun]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.
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endangered species

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

Ex: Protecting endangered species is critical for maintaining biodiversity .
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nature
nature
[noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty in nature.
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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

Ex: International agreements like the Montreal Protocol aim to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances .
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marine
marine
[Adjective]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .
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recycling
recycling
[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .
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