1.4 The human impact Flashcards
1
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Dams
A
A dam is a structure built across a stream or river to hold water back.
2
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Urbanisation
A
The process of making an area more urban.
3
Q
Deforestation
A
The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
4
Q
Climate change
A
A change in global or regional climate
5
Q
Global warming
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A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere
6
Q
Insurance
A
A thing providing protection against a possible disaster
7
Q
Weather satellite
A
Satellite that provides weather forecasts
8
Q
Reservoirs
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A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
