I7A- Vocabulary Revision 1

Vulnerable

• At risk of harm or extinction.

• Completely safe from danger.

• Able to withstand any threat.

• In a state of constant growth.

Heat Exchange Systems

• Biological mechanisms that allow animals to retain body heat.

• Devices used to transfer heat between two or more fluids.

• Systems that regulate temperature in buildings.

• Methods for generating heat from renewable sources.

Conservation Status

• A classification of a species based on its risk of extinction.

• A measure of the population size of a species.

• A ranking of species based on their geographical distribution.

• A system for categorizing ecosystems based on biodiversity.

Upmarket

• More expensive and fashionable, often targeted at wealthier consumers.

• Affordable and practical, aimed at budget-conscious shoppers.

• Basic and utilitarian, suitable for everyday use.

• Outdated and low-quality, often disregarded by consumers.

Overfished

• Caught at a rate faster than a species can reproduce, leading to population decline.

• A method of fishing that promotes sustainable practices.

• A term used to describe fish that are abundant in the ocean.

• A fishing technique that uses nets to catch large quantities of fish.

Streamlined

• Designed to reduce resistance, often referring to shapes or designs that are efficient.

• A term used to describe a complex and intricate design.

• Referring to a process that is slow and cumbersome.

• A style of design that emphasizes randomness and chaos.

Apogee

• The lowest point or valley.

• The highest point or peak.

• A type of celestial body.

• A measurement of distance.

Date Back To

• To have existed or started at a particular time in the past.

• To refer to a future event or time.

• To indicate a current trend or phenomenon.

• To describe a recent occurrence or development.

Migratory

• Describes animals that move from one place to another, usually seasonally.

• Describes animals that hibernate during winter months.

• Describes animals that are native to a specific region.

• Describes animals that are primarily aquatic.

Netting

• The act of catching fish using large fishing nets.

• A method of trapping birds using nets.

• A technique for gathering fruits from trees.

• A process of weaving fabric from threads.