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Environment

12 Words

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ecosystem
1.
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sys
tem
Noun

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life.

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habitat
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tat
Noun

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

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

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conservation
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tion
Noun

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

Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving endangered species and their habitats.

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natural resources
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natural resources
Noun

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

Forests and rivers are vital natural resources for many communities.

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sustainability
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li
ty
Noun

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

Sustainability in agriculture ensures soil health for future generations.

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photosynthesis
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sis
Noun

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

Photosynthesis in leaves produces the oxygen we breathe.

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wildlife
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wild
life
Noun

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

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

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endangered species
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endangered species
Noun

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

The panda is one of the most well-known endangered species.

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nature
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na
ture
Noun

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

Can you hear the sound of nature?

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ozone layer
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ozone layer
Noun

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

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
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ma
rine
Adjective

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

Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean.

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recycle
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cy
cle
Verb

to make a waste product usable again

Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper.

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