First Part Flashcards

Learn the meaning of all the words listed

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aquatic

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adj. living in the water

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array

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n., a large number, a collection

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defense

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n., protection

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deforestation

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n., the removal of all trees from a large are

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enviroment

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n., the natural world

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erosion

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n., loss of soil from action of water or wind

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extend

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v., to reach past, get bigger

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fell

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v., to cut down

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habitat

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n., the natural area where a plant or animal lives

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impact

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n., strong effect

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inhibit

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v., to prevent, slow down

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intercept

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v., to catch

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logging

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n., the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes

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myriad

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adj., many, numerous

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nutrient

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n., food

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pollution

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n., damage to air, water, etc

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stabilize*2

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v., to keep from changing, maintain

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terréstrial

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adj., living on the land

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vanish

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v., to disappear

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vegetation

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n., plants