Eng2 Flashcards
Water scarcity
The lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands of water usage within a region
Example sentence: The country is facing water scarcity due to prolonged drought.
Wind turbine
A device that converts wind energy into electricity
Example sentence: The wind turbine generated clean energy for the community.
Blistering heat
Extreme heat that can cause burns or blisters
Example sentence: The blistering heat made it unbearable to be outside.
Freak temperatures/weather
Unusual or abnormal weather
Example sentence: The freak temperatures in the region were caused by climate change.
Gale force winds
Very strong winds, typically associated with storms
Example sentence: The gale force winds knocked down trees and power lines.
Heavy rain/snow
Intense precipitation in the form of rain or snow
Example sentence: The heavy snowfall caused traffic chaos in the city.
High temperatures/humidity
Very hot weather conditions / high moisture in the air
Example sentence: The high temperatures and humidity made it feel like a sauna outside.
Scorching heat/temperatures/weather
Extremely high temperatures or weather conditions
Example sentence: The scorching heat wave broke temperature records.
Soaring temperatures
Rapidly increasing temperatures
Example sentence: The soaring temperatures signaled the start of summer.
Sub-zero temperatures
Temperatures below freezing point
Example sentence: The sub-zero temperatures required everyone to bundle up.
Torrential rain
Very heavy rainfall
Example sentence: The torrential rain flooded the streets and caused traffic delays.
Backbone
The spinal column or spine
Example sentence: The injury affected his backbone and required surgery.
Become extinct
When a species no longer exists
Example sentence: The dodo bird became extinct due to hunting and habitat loss.
Critically endangered
Species that are at an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
Example sentence: The critically endangered rhino population needs urgent conservation efforts.
Crustacean
A group of marine animals with a hard exoskeleton, such as crabs and lobsters
Example sentence: The seafood restaurant served a variety of crustacean dishes.
Cuddly
Cute and soft, making you want to hug them
Example sentence: The kitten was so cuddly and playful.
Fin
A thin part on a fish that helps it to swim
Example sentence: The shark’s fin cut through the water as it hunted for prey.
Furry
Covered with fur
Example sentence: The furry blanket kept me warm on cold nights.
Invertebrate
An animal lacking a backbone
Example sentence: Invertebrates like insects and worms make up a large part of the animal kingdom.
Mammal
A warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair or fur, females of which produce milk for their young
Example sentence: The mammal species includes humans, bears, and dolphins.
Marine
Related to the sea
Example sentence: Marine life includes various species of fish, mammals, and plants.
Natural nocturnal
Animals that are naturally active during the night
Example sentence: Owls are natural nocturnal creatures that hunt at night.
Predator
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food
Example sentence: Lions are known as powerful predators in the animal kingdom.
Primate
A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys
Example sentence: Primates have opposable thumbs and complex social structures.
