Vocabulary Flashcards

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conservation

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The act of preserving, saving, or protecting; wise use.

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drought

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A prolonged period of abnormally low precipitation, leading to a shortage of water.

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precipitation

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Any form of water, whether liquid or solid, that falls from the sky, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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severe

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Very large; intense, often used to describe weather conditions.

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region

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A specific area or division, especially part of a country or the world that has definable characteristics.

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convert

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To change something to a different form or properties; to transform.

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efficient

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Achieving maximum productivity with minimum effort or wasted expense.

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inefficient

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Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or not making the best use of time or resources.

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parched

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Dry from heat; extremely thirsty.

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commodity

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A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.