Environment 1 Flashcards

1
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transport

A

intentional movement of an object. can also be used for types of travel e.g. bus.

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2
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suburbia

A

small residential areas outside the city

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3
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commuter

A

people who travel into the city to work

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4
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predictable

A

a thing that you can easily guess

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5
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rainforest

A

an area of tall trees that receive a high amount of rainfall

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6
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deforestation

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clearing of forest for land

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7
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floods

A

when heavy rain causes water levels to rise and spill over into towns/fields…

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8
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drought

A

a long time with no or little rain

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9
Q

downpour

A

excessive rain

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10
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swathes

A

large area or amount of something

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