Unit 15: Flashcards

Front

Acid rain /ˌæsɪd ˈreɪn/

Definition: Rain that contains harmful chemicals from factory gases and damages the environment

Example: Acid rain has severely affected forests in northern Europe.

Back

Mưa axit

Front

Aftershock /ˈɑːftəʃɒk/

Definition: A smaller earthquake that happens after a larger one in the same area

Example: Residents were frightened by a series of aftershocks following the main quake.

Back

Dư chấn

Front

Agriculture /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/

Definition: The science or practice of farming

Example: Agriculture is vital to the economy of rural areas.

Back

Nông nghiệp

Front

Cattle /ˈkætl/

Definition: Large farm animals kept for their milk or meat

Example: The farmer owns over 100 head of cattle.

Back

Gia súc (bò)

Front

Coast /kəʊst/

Definition: The land next to or near the sea

Example: They walked along the coast at sunset.

Back

Bờ biển

Front

Deforestation /diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn/

Definition: The cutting down of trees in a large area

Example: Deforestation is a major cause of climate change.

Back

Nạn phá rừng

Front

Desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃn/

Definition: The process of removing salt from sea water

Example: Desalination provides fresh water in coastal areas.

Back

Khử mặn (nước biển)

Front

Draft /drɑːft/

Definition: A current of air moving through a room or building

Example: I felt a cold draft coming from the window.

Back

Luồng gió lùa

Front

Erosion /ɪˈrəʊʒn/

Definition: The gradual destruction of land by wind, water, or other natural forces

Example: Coastal erosion is threatening seaside homes.

Back

Xói mòn

Front

Flooding /ˈflʌdɪŋ/

Definition: When water covers land that is usually dry

Example: Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the area.

Back

Ngập lụt