Global warming Flashcards
1
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phenomenon
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something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature - someone that is very unusual
2
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debate
A
discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time
3
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climate
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the typical weather conditions in a particular area
4
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compelling
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very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attention
5
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conclusive
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showing that something is definitely true
6
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catastrophic
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causing a lot of destruction, suffering, or death
7
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erosion
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the process by which rock or soil is gradually destroyed by wind, rain, or the sea
8
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contaminate
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to make a place or substance dirty or harmful
9
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devastating
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badly damaging or destroying something
10
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diversity
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the fact of including many different types of people or things
