B5T3P2-Disappearing Delta Flashcards
0
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Currents
A
Strong movement of water -waves
1
Q
The coast
A
Land next to the sea
2
Q
Astounding
A
Amazing
3
Q
Annual
A
Once a year
4
Q
Huge
A
Very big
5
Q
A drought
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When there is no or a little rain/water long time
6
Q
Irrigation, to irrigate
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Providing water for agriculture.
To supply land with water so that crops and plants will grow.
Eg. Irrigated land/field.
Irrigation system.
7
Q
To accumulate
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To get large in number
8
Q
Ashamed
A
Embarrassed
9
Q
Municipal
A
Related to cities/towns
10
Q
To replenish
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To put more of Sth back in.
To fill Sth up again.
Eg. Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from the US.
Does your glass need replenishing?
11
Q
Effects
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Results
12
Q
The construction of
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The building of
13
Q
Significantly
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By quite a large amount
14
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A flood
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When land is covered by water
