1.1 The Natural World: 'Logging' Flashcards
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logging (n)
A
the cutting down of trees for commercial use
2
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array (n)
A
a large number; a collection
3
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environment (n)
A
the natural world
4
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habitat (n)
A
a natural area where a plant or animal lives
5
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pollution (n)
A
damage of air, water, etc.
6
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extend (v)
A
to reach past, get bigger
7
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fell (v)
A
to cut down
8
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nutrients (n)
A
the goodness in food
9
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terrestrial (adj)
A
living on the land
10
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aquatic (adj)
A
living on the water
11
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vanish (v)
A
to disappear
12
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myriad (adj)
A
many, numerous
13
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intact (adj)
A
whole, complete
14
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intercept (v)
A
to touch, to interrupt the process of something
15
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stabilize (v)
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to keep from changing, maintain
16
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erosion (n)
A
loss of soil from the action of water or wind
17
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vegetation (n)
A
plants
18
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inhibit (v)
A
to prevent or slow down
19
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defense (n)
A
protection
20
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deforestation (n)
A
the removal of trees from large areas
