word journal 1 :
=>Web p.6: () complex, inter-connected structure
Example: A food web extends the food chain concept from a simple pathway to a complex of interactions.
=>Green belt p.6 (n) an area outside the city where development is restricted to protect the environment
=>Green belt p.6 (n) an area outside the city where development is restricted to protect the environment
Example: The green belt was created in the city to be more beautiful
=>Chain p.6 (n) a set of related things
Example: A food chain is the flow of energy from the one organism to the next.
=>Greenhouse p.6 (n) relating or caused by the greenhouse effect
Example: Greenhouse effect is a very important effect
=>Deposit p.6 (n) a natural accumulation especially of oil
Example: Huge coal deposit have been found in western Africa.
=>Biosphere p.6 (n) the part of the earth’s environment where life exists
=>Ecosystem p.6(n) all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
Example: Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately on the balanced ecosystem.
=>Ultraviolet p.6(n) describes light that has
=>Ecology p8(n)the relationships between the air, land, water, animals, plants, etc., usually of a particular area, or the scientific study of this Atmospheric sciences
example:
The oil spill caused terrible damage to the fragile ecology of the coast
=>Reservoir p.8 (n)a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area
examble: The universities constitute a reservoir of expert knowledge.
word journal 2 :
=>compile p.17 (v) to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report or list
examble:We're compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject.
=>drought p.17 (n) a long period when there is little or no rain
examble: This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.
=>avert p.17(v) to prevent something bad from happening; avoid
examble: to avert disaster/economic collapse
=>confront p.17 (v) to face, meet or deal with a difficult situation or person
examble : It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.
=>fauna p.17 (n) all the animals that live wild in a particular area
examble :an expedition to explore the flora and fauna of Hornchurch Wood
=>flora p.17 (n) all the plants of a particular place or from a particular time in history
examble : the flora of the Balearic Islands
=>combination p.17 (n) the mixture you get when two or more things are combined
examble : combination of tiredness and boredom caused me to fall asleep
=> Sustainable p.17( a)causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
examble : A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.
=>soil p.17 (n) the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow
=> Measures p.17 actions which only achieve part of what they are intended to achieve
examble :I'm not interested in half-measures
=>Compliance p.17 (n) when people obey an order, rule or request
examble :The company said that it had always acted in compliance with environmental laws
word journal 3 :
=>aerosol p.22 (n) a metal container in which liquids are kept under pressure and forced out in a spray
examble:A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) has one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.
=>bromine p.22 (n) a chemical element that occurs as a strong-smelling, corrosive (= eats into other substances) dark-red liquid that changes easily into a gas, used in photographic materials and other industries
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=>Exhaust p.22 (v) to make someone extremely tired
examble: I've exhausted myself with all that cleaning.
=>Molecule p.22 (n) the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms
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=>presticide p.22 (n) a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects, small animals, wild plants and other unwanted organisms
examble :The pesticides that farmers spray on their crops kill pests but they can also damage people's health.
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=>Radiation p.22 (n)energy from heat or light that you cannot see
=>smog p.22 (n) air pollution, especially in cities, that is caused by a mixture of smoke, gases and chemicals
=>Ultraviolet p.22 (n) describes light that has a wavelength which is after the violet (= light purple) end of the range of colours that can be seen by humans. Light of this type causes the skin to become darker in the sun.
word journal 4 :
=>A variety of p.54
Example:
=>Deal with p.54 (pv) to talk to someone or meet someone, especially as part of your job
Example:She's used to dealing with difficult customers
=>Initiative p.55 (n)a new action or movement, often intended to solve a problem
example:
The oil spill caused terrible damage to the fragile ecology of the coast
=>Reservoir p.8 (n)a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area
examble: The universities constitute a reservoir of expert knowledge.
=>Aquifer p.8 (n) a layer of rock, sand or earth that contains water or allows water to pass through it.
word journal 2 :
=>compile p.17 (v) to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report or list
examble:We're compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject.
=>drought p.17 (n) a long period when there is little or no rain
examble: This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.
=>avert p.17(v) to prevent something bad from happening; avoid
examble: to avert disaster/economic collapse
=>confront p.17 (v) to face, meet or deal with a difficult situation or person
examble : It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.
=>fauna p.17 (n) all the animals that live wild in a particular area
examble :an expedition to explore the flora and fauna of Hornchurch Wood
=>flora p.17 (n) all the plants of a particular place or from a particular time in history
examble : the flora of the Balearic Islands
=>combination p.17 (n) the mixture you get when two or more things are combined
examble : combination of tiredness and boredom caused me to fall asleep
=> Sustainable p.17( a)causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
examble : A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.
=>soil p.17 (n) the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow
=> Measures p.17 actions which only achieve part of what they are intended to achieve
examble :I'm not interested in half-measures
=>Compliance p.17 (n) when people obey an order, rule or request
examble :The company said that it had always acted in compliance with environmental laws
word journal 3 :
=>aerosol p.22 (n) a metal container in which liquids are kept under pressure and forced out in a spray
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=>altitude p.22 (n)height above sea level
examble: Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher altitudes.
=>atom p.22 (n) the smallest unit of any chemical element, consisting of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. Atoms can combine to form a molecule
examble:A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) has one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.
=>bromine p.22 (n) a chemical element that occurs as a strong-smelling, corrosive (= eats into other substances) dark-red liquid that changes easily into a gas, used in photographic materials and other industries
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=>Exhaust p.22 (v) to make someone extremely tired
examble: I've exhausted myself with all that cleaning.
=>Molecule p.22 (n) the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms
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=>presticide p.22 (n) a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects, small animals, wild plants and other unwanted organisms
examble :The pesticides that farmers spray on their crops kill pests but they can also damage people's health.
=>pollutant p.22 (n) a substance that pollutes
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=>Radiation p.22 (n)energy from heat or light that you cannot see
examble: mcrowave/ultraviolet/electromagnetic radiation
=>smog p.22 (n) air pollution, especially in cities, that is caused by a mixture of smoke, gases and chemicals
examble:Smog is a major problem in Athens
=>Ultraviolet p.22 (n) describes light that has a wavelength which is after the violet (= light purple) end of the range of colours that can be seen by humans. Light of this type causes the skin to become darker in the sun.
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word journal 4 :
=>A variety of p.54
Example:
=>Deal with p.54 (pv) to talk to someone or meet someone, especially as part of your job
Example:She's used to dealing with difficult customers
=>Initiative p.55 (n)a new action or movement, often intended to solve a problem
Example:The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides=>Leaflet p.55 (n) a piece of paper which gives you information or advertises something
Example:A leaflet about the new bus services came through the door today
=>Household p.55(n) a group of people, often a family, who live together
Example:A leaflet about the new bus services came through the door today
=>Household p.55(n) a group of people, often a family, who live together
Example:By the 1960s, most households had a TV=>Recycling p.55 (n)when paper, glass, plastic, etc. is put through a process so that it can be used again
Example:ways to encourage recycling
Example:ways to encourage recycling
=>Simultaneously p.55(a) happening or being done at exactly the same time
Example:There were several simultaneous explosions in different cities=>Be aware of p.55
Example:
=>Handle p.55(n) a part of an object designed for holding, moving or carrying the object easily
Example:the handle on a suitcase
=>Waste p.55 (n)an unnecessary or wrong use of money, substances, time, energy, abilities, etc
Example:That meeting achieved absolutely nothing - it was a complete waste of time.
=>Evolution p.55(n)the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years
Example:Darwin's theory of evolution
Example:There were several simultaneous explosions in different cities=>Be aware of p.55
Example:
=>Handle p.55(n) a part of an object designed for holding, moving or carrying the object easily
Example:the handle on a suitcase
=>Waste p.55 (n)an unnecessary or wrong use of money, substances, time, energy, abilities, etc
Example:That meeting achieved absolutely nothing - it was a complete waste of time.
=>Evolution p.55(n)the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years
Example:Darwin's theory of evolution
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