Unit 1 The natural world - Plant life in the Taklimakan Desert

Question 1

adj. small in numbers or amount

Answer 1

sparse

Question 2

adj. strong; sudden and destructive

Answer 2

violent

Question 3

adj. very severe or difficult

Answer 3

extreme

Question 4

v. to be in a place; exist in

Answer 4

occupy

Question 5

n. a sudden or big change

Answer 5

swing

Question 6

v. to grow well

Answer 6

thrive

Question 7

adj. relating to change from one type to another

Answer 7

transitional

Question 8

v. to change to fit a situation or environment

Answer 8

adapt

Question 9

n. the edge of sth

Answer 9

fringe

Question 10

adj. varied; of many kinds

Answer 10

diverse

Question 11

adj. tough; able to endure difficult conditions

Answer 11

resilient

Question 12

v. to reduce to the least possible amount

Answer 12

minimize

Question 13

n. methods

Answer 13

mechanisms

Question 14

adj. producing a lot of sth

Answer 14

prolific

Question 15

n. sth that causes great difficulties

Answer 15

stressor

Question 16

n. wetness or water

Answer 16

moisture

Question 17

v. to decide

Answer 17

determine

Question 18

v. to gradually increase over time

Answer 18

accumulate

Question 19

v. to make weaker by mixing with water

Answer 19

dilute

Question 20

n. the change from liquid to gas; loss of water to the air

Answer 20

evaporation