GCSE English Advanced Topic Vocabulary Flashcards

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The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.

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Biodiversity

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The process of clearing forests, often leading to ecological damage.

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Deforestation

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Capable of being maintained at a certain rate without depletion.

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Sustainable

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Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished, such as wind or solar power.

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Renewable energy

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The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities.

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Carbon footprint

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The protection and preservation of natural resources and environments.

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Conservation

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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Ecosystem

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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Pollution

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The long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns, often linked to human activities.

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Climate crisis

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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Greenhouse gases