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Academic IELTS (Band 6-7) - Environment

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

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wetland

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

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vegetation

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

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biodiversity

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

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reforestation

the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem

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sanctuary

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

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global warming

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

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carbon footprint

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

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greenhouse effect

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

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conservationist

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

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eco-warfare

the deliberate use of environmental harm as a strategy in conflict, or efforts to protect the environment from such harm

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ecotourism

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

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environmentalist

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

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thermal pollution

the detrimental increase in water temperature caused by the discharge of heated water from human activities, often harming aquatic ecosystems

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to compost

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

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to refine

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

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