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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Natural Phenomena & Human Impact

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
breeze
[noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.
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to blow
[Verb]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

Ex: The wind began to blow strongly , shaking the tree branches .
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to move or go from a higher place to a lower place

Ex: The airplane began its descent and came down for landing at the airport .
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to pour
[Verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .
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clap
[noun]

a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm

Ex: The clap of thunder was so loud it set off car alarms in the neighborhood .
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the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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flash
[noun]

a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

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flood
[noun]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Ex: They had to evacuate their home because of the flood.
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lightning
[noun]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning.
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storm
[noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: They had to postpone the match due to the storm.
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trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

Ex: The boreal forest 's vegetation, dominated by evergreen conifers , stretches for miles across the northern latitudes , with sparse undergrowth due to the harsh climate .
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environmental
[Adjective]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .
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ash
[noun]

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

Ex: After the wildfire , the forest was blanketed in ash.
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damp
[Adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The dog 's fur was damp after playing in the sprinkler on a hot day .
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drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The severe drought affected both human and animal populations .
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the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .
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eruption
[noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The eruption was so powerful that it was heard hundreds of miles away .
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gas
[noun]

the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid

Ex: She felt dizzy after inhaling the toxic gas released from the factory .
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humid
[Adjective]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

Ex: The humid air made it difficult to dry laundry outside .
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hurricane
[noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: They stocked up on food and water in preparation for the hurricane.
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thunder
[noun]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

Ex: The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump .
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a report on possible weather conditions and how they will change in the following day or days

Ex: They relied on the weather forecast to prepare for the outdoor festival .
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substance
[noun]

a particular kind of matter in gas, solid, or liquid form

Ex: When heated , the solid substance melted into a clear , viscous liquid .
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to melt
[Verb]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ex: The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun .
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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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