Unit 15: Flashcards

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Acid rain /ˌæsɪd ˈreɪn/

Definition: Rain that contains harmful chemicals as a result of air pollution

Example: Acid rain has caused severe damage to the forests in the region.

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Mưa axit

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Biodiversity /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/

Definition: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat

Example: Conservation efforts aim to preserve the region's rich biodiversity.

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Đa dạng sinh học

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Climate change /ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/

Definition: Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place

Example: Climate change is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.

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Biến đổi khí hậu

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Contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition: The process of making something dirty or harmful by adding something unwanted

Example: The contamination of drinking water can lead to serious health problems.

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Sự ô nhiễm, sự nhiễm bẩn

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Deforestation /ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/

Definition: The action of clearing a wide area of trees

Example: Deforestation in the Amazon is a major environmental concern.

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Phá rừng

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Disposal /dɪˈspəʊzəl/

Definition: The act of getting rid of something, especially waste

Example: Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial for environmental safety.

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Việc loại bỏ, xử lý (rác thải)

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Drought /draʊt/

Definition: A long period of low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

Example: The country is suffering from a severe drought affecting crops and livestock.

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Hạn hán

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Ecosystem /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/

Definition: A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system

Example: Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.

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Hệ sinh thái

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Emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/

Definition: The act of releasing gas, heat, light, etc., into the air

Example: Car emissions contribute significantly to air pollution.

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Khí thải

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Environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

Definition: The natural world, including the land, water, air, plants, and animals

Example: We must protect the environment for future generations.

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