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Vocabulary ENVIRONMENT and CONSERVATION (upper intermediate and advanced) Lesson 16


source: MrSkypelessons    2015年7月6日
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Potential threats

smog (air pollution)
deforestation
overpopulation
overconsumption (of finite resources)
extinction (of endangered species)
anthropogenic climate change
global warming
dumping of toxic (nuclear) waste
burning of fossil fuels
widespread flooding
genetically modified food
reduce carbon emissions (footprint)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
disposal of household waste (recycling)
(non) biodegradable
dire consequences
run out of coal, gas, oil
alternative (renewable) energy sources
solar power
wind farms
eyesore
tidal power

SEA
tide comes in / goes out (high/low tide)
coast
shore
estuary
peninsula
cove / bay / gulf

RIVERS
mouth
source
tributary
valley / ravine / gorge

MOUNTAINS

foot
peak / summit
ridge
glacier

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