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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: Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life. 
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

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

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species. 
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conservation

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

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving endangered species and their habitats. 
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natural resources

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

Ex: Forests and rivers are vital natural resources for many communities. 
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sustainability

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

Ex: Sustainability in agriculture ensures soil health for future generations. 
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photosynthesis

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

Ex: Photosynthesis in leaves produces the oxygen we breathe. 
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wildlife
wildlife
[noun]

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

Ex: The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves. 
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endangered species

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

Ex: The panda is one of the most well-known endangered species. 
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nature
nature
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you hear the sound of 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: The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. 
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marine
marine
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean. 
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recycling
recycling
[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution. 
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