Module 2 Key Vocabulary

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agriculture (n)

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Definition: Agriculture is the practice of farming. Sample sentence: The clearing of land for agriculture has increased concentrations of greenhouse gases.

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an atom (n)

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Definition: An atom is the smallest piece of an element. Sample Sentence: Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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a cause (n)

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Definition: A cause is a reason that something happens. Sample Sentence: Heavy rain is a cause of flooding.

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composting (n)

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Definition: Composting means breaking down organic matter such as plants and animals to provide more nutrients for the soil. Sample sentence: Through composting, organic waste is not sent to landfills.

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a connector (n)

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Definition: A connector is something that joins two or more things together. Sample Sentence: Examples of connectors are 'so', 'therefore', and 'consequently'.

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To decompose (v)

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Definition: To decompose is to destroy or break down into simpler compounds. Sample Sentence: As organic matter decomposes; it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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deforestation (n)

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Definition: Deforestation is the destruction or clearing of forests to make land available for other uses. Sample sentence: Deforestation happens so people can use the wood from trees to create fuel, paper, and other commercial goods.

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AN EFFECT (N)

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Definition: An effect is the consequence of an action. Sample sentence: Flooding is an effect of heavy rain.

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an element (n)

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Definition: An element is the simplest form of a substance. Sample sentence: The two elements that make up water vapor are hydrogen and oxygen.

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to emit (v)

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Definition: To emit something means to send out energy like light, heat, or sound. Sample Sentence: The sun emits energy to the earth through sunlight.