Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - 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 IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)

flora [noun]

(botany) an individual plant or plant species

Ex: The invasive Japanese knotweed flora has proven extremely difficult to eradicate once established .

gaia [noun]

the theory that Earth's living and non-living components form a self-regulating system, maintaining conditions for life

green belt [noun]

a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment

Ex: Darlington should preserve its green belt .

green audit [noun]

an evaluation of an organization's processes and policies to assess its environmental impact and adherence to environmental regulations

BIOME [noun]

a large geographic biotic unit characterized by similar climate, vegetation, and animal life

Ex: The tundra biome , found in polar regions , has a cold and harsh climate with limited plant life .

carbon sequestration [noun]

the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming

reservoir [noun]

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

Ex: Fishermen enjoy the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir , known for its abundant fish population .

green manure [noun]

crops, such as legumes or cover crops, grown and then plowed under to enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients

Ex: Legumes like alfalfa are commonly used as green manure to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil .

greenway [noun]

a strip of undeveloped land, often planted with vegetation, designed for recreational use, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and environmental preservation

Ex: The community transformed an old railway into a greenway , complete with walking trails and community gardens .

greenwashing [noun]

the deceptive practice of promoting products or policies as environmentally friendly when they are not

rewilding [noun]

the practice of restoring natural ecosystems and reintroducing native species to areas from which they have been extirpated

Ex: Advocates of rewilding believe it helps combat biodiversity loss .

wildlife corridor [noun]

a protected route or habitat that connects isolated populations, allowing animals to move freely and safely between habitats

flight shame [noun]

the guilt associated with flying due to its environmental impact, especially carbon emissions

cap and trade [noun]

an environmental policy where companies are allocated emission limits, and those emitting below their limits can sell their extra allowances to higher emitters

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner