Unit 3 Flashcards
botany
plant science, flora
She studied botany to learn about plants.
toxic
poisonous, harmful
The spill was toxic to the environment.
deplete
reduce, drain
The resources were depleted over time.
pollution
contamination, waste
Pollution affected the lake’s fish.
extinction
end, disappearance
Dinosaurs faced extinction millions of years ago.
resources
supplies, assets
Water is a vital resource.
global
worldwide, universal
Climate change is a global issue.
fauna
animals, wildlife
Australia has unique fauna.
flora
plants, vegetation
The flora of the rainforest is diverse.
reserve
stock, backup
He kept a reserve of supplies.
ecosystem
habitat, environment
The forest’s ecosystem is delicate.
substance
material, matter
A sticky substance covered the table.
summit
peak, top
They reached the summit of the mountain.
geology
earth science, rocks
Geology studies Earth’s layers.
impact
effect, influence
The policy had a significant impact.
