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What term describes the practice of protecting and preserving natural environments?
What term describes the practice of protecting and preserving natural environments?
Which word best describes a person who actively seeks to protect the environment?
Which word best describes a person who actively seeks to protect the environment?
What does the term 'endangered' refer to?
What does the term 'endangered' refer to?
Which term is used to describe a type of tourism that focuses on visiting natural areas while promoting conservation?
Which term is used to describe a type of tourism that focuses on visiting natural areas while promoting conservation?
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What is the adjective used to describe something that is rare or distinctive?
What is the adjective used to describe something that is rare or distinctive?
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Which of the following sentences is in the past simple tense?
Which of the following sentences is in the past simple tense?
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Which sentence uses the past continuous tense?
Which sentence uses the past continuous tense?
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The passive voice emphasizes the action or the object of the action rather than the subject.
The passive voice emphasizes the action or the object of the action rather than the subject.
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He __ (to use) to play soccer every weekend.
He __ (to use) to play soccer every weekend.
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What is the main difference between past simple and past continuous?
What is the main difference between past simple and past continuous?
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Match the following sentences with the correct verb forms:
Match the following sentences with the correct verb forms:
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Related to Conservation
- Conservation: Refers to the preservation and protection of natural resources and the environment.
- Conservationism: A movement aimed at sustainable management of natural resources to prevent exploitation and degradation.
- Conservationist: An individual who actively supports and engages in environmental protection efforts.
- Ecotourism: A form of tourism that focuses on visiting natural areas, promoting conservation and minimizing ecological impact.
- Endangered species: Refers to species at risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss and environmental changes.
Vocabulary Describing Conditions and Experiences
- Crowded: Refers to a situation where a location has excessive numbers of people or things, creating discomfort.
- Isolated: Describes a place that is remote or detached from others, often leading to unique ecological conditions.
- Unique: Signifies something that is one-of-a-kind or not replicated elsewhere, often used in ecological contexts for rare species or locations.
- Relaxing: Describes an activity or experience that promotes calmness and stress relief.
Vocabulary Related to Actions and Impacts
- Endanger: To put species or ecosystems at risk of harm or extinction through human activities or environmental changes.
- Lean: To incline or rely in a particular direction, often used in context with behavior or physical positioning.
- Swell up: Describes a physical change where an organism part becomes larger or inflamed, commonly seen in response to threats or injury.
- Trek: The act of making a long and often challenging journey, typically in natural settings, emphasizing adventure and exploration.
Scientific and Animal Related Vocabulary
- Biologist: A scientist who studies living organisms, contributing to our understanding of ecosystems and conservation efforts.
- Blood pressure: A vital health indicator that can be influenced by factors including stress and environmental conditions.
- Cattle and Livestock: Terms referring to domesticated animals raised for consumption or agricultural purposes, critical for food supply but also impacting environmental sustainability.
Miscellaneous Vocabulary
- Generous: Describes an individual who shows kindness and willingness to help others, often in the context of supporting conservation efforts.
- Guardian: A person or entity responsible for protecting and maintaining a certain environment or species.
Endangered Species and Environmental Threats
- Impact of human activities: The extraction of resources, habitat destruction, and industrial activities that lead to decreased biodiversity.
- Ecological consequences of hunting and killings: These actions can lead to population declines, disruption of food chains, and ecosystems balance.
Key Concepts in Sustainability
- Sustainability: The ability to maintain ecological balance and resource availability for future generations.
- Sustainable practices: Actions that aim to reduce environmental impact and promote the health of ecosystems.
Concepts in Tourism
- Ecotourist and Voluntourist: Tourists who engage in travel that supports conservation while participating in volunteer work, emphasizing responsible tourism.
Vocabulary - Environment and Conservation
- Conservation refers to the protection and preservation of natural resources.
- Conservationism involves maintaining and protecting the environment through sustainable practices.
- Conservationists are individuals dedicated to the environment's preservation and protection.
- Ecotourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas, aiming to conserve the environment and improve the well-being of local people.
- Endangered species are those at risk of extinction, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.
Vocabulary - General Terms
- Crowded describes places with many people, often leading to limited space.
- Exotic refers to something that is strikingly different or unusual, often associated with distant countries.
- Impact signifies the strong effect or influence something has on a situation or environment.
- Isolated denotes areas that are remote or separated from others, affecting their ecosystem and species present.
Vocabulary - Descriptive Terms
- Relaxing describes something that provides peace and ease, often associated with leisure activities.
- Sustainability is the capacity to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.
- Spicy indicates food with a piquant flavor, often involving the use of hot seasonings.
Vocabulary - Scientific and Agricultural Terms
- Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms and their relationships to their environment.
- Cattle and livestock refer to domesticated animals raised for production purposes, highlighting their role in agriculture.
- Blood pressure and iron levels are important health indicators, significant in biological and medical fields.
Usage in English Grammar
- Past Simple describes actions that occurred and were completed in the past, typically formed with the -ed suffix for regular verbs.
- Past Continuous emphasizes ongoing actions that were happening at a specific moment in the past, structured with 'was/were' + verb-ing.
- Passive Voice shifts the focus from the subject performing the action to the action being received by the subject, typically formed with 'to be' + past participle.
- Used To expresses actions or states that were habitual or true in the past but no longer are, highlighting change over time.
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Description
Test your knowledge of essential environmental vocabulary in both English and Arabic for Units 1-2. This quiz covers key terms related to conservation, ecotourism, and environmental challenges. Improve your vocabulary and understanding of these critical concepts.
