1.1 The Natural World: 'Logging' Flashcards

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logging (n)

A

the cutting down of trees for commercial use

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array (n)

A

a large number; a collection

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environment (n)

A

the natural world

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habitat (n)

A

a natural area where a plant or animal lives

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pollution (n)

A

damage of air, water, etc.

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extend (v)

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to reach past, get bigger

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fell (v)

A

to cut down

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nutrients (n)

A

the goodness in food

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terrestrial (adj)

A

living on the land

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aquatic (adj)

A

living on the water

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vanish (v)

A

to disappear

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myriad (adj)

A

many, numerous

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intact (adj)

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whole, complete

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intercept (v)

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to touch, to interrupt the process of something

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stabilize (v)

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to keep from changing, maintain

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erosion (n)

A

loss of soil from the action of water or wind

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vegetation (n)

A

plants

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inhibit (v)

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to prevent or slow down

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defense (n)

A

protection

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deforestation (n)

A

the removal of trees from large areas