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
2
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array
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n., a large number, a collection
3
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defense
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n., protection
4
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deforestation
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n., the removal of all trees from a large are
5
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enviroment
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n., the natural world
6
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erosion
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n., loss of soil from action of water or wind
7
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extend
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v., to reach past, get bigger
8
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fell
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v., to cut down
9
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habitat
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n., the natural area where a plant or animal lives
10
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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
13
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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
19
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vanish
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v., to disappear
20
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vegetation
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n., plants
