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B2-C1 YKS NATURE

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  • Governments are under pressure to introduce policies that will help to __________ the effects of climate change.
    exploit
    mitigate
    erode
    dispose
  • The illegal logging of tropical forests has caused severe environmental __________, leaving once-fertile land barren.
    degradation
    precipitation
    resilience
    abundance
  • Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to “resiliently”?
    Fragilely
    Cautiously
    Flexibly
    Passively
  • What does “degradation” mean?
    The process of breaking down or declining in quality
    The act of improving a situation
    The careful preservation of something
    A sudden burst of energy
  • Excessive fishing threatens to __________ marine populations, destabilizing the food chain.
    contaminate
    mitigate
    deplete
    dispose
  • What does “abundant” mean?
    Limited in number
    Hidden from view
    Carefully measured
    Large in quantity
  • Scientists are concerned about changes in patterns of rainfall and snow, known collectively as __________.
    erosion
    mitigation
    precipitation
    degradation
  • In arid regions, water __________ is a constant challenge for both communities and agriculture.
    scarcity
    catastrophe
    abundance
    disposal
  • What is the OPPOSITE of “mitigate”?
    Alleviate
    Ease
    Reduce
    Intensify
  • What is the OPPOSITE of “scarcity”?
    Deficiency
    Shortage
    Poverty
    Abundance
  • Many species of sea turtles are classified as __________ because of habitat loss and plastic pollution.
    pristine
    endangered
    mitigated
    abundant
  • Choose the antonym of “drastically”.
    Intensely
    Severely
    Radically
    Slightly
  • The earthquake was a national __________ that displaced thousands and required years of recovery.
    resilience
    abundance
    catastrophe
    disposal
  • What is the OPPOSITE of “pristine”?
    Pure
    Polluted
    Untouched
    Natural
  • Critics argue that the __________ of cheap labor in developing countries by multinational companies is unethical.
    exploitation
    mitigation
    contamination
    preservation
  • Which expression is CLOSEST to “die out”?
    Become extinct
    Reproduce successfully
    Multiply rapidly
    Thrive
  • What is the OPPOSITE of “contaminate”?
    Pollute
    Infect
    Spoil
    Purify
  • Which of the following is a synonym of “catastrophe”?
    Prosperity
    Disaster
    Celebration
    Improvement
  • Thanks to the fertile soil and consistent rainfall, the valley is home to an __________ variety of crops.
    scarce
    abundant
    endangered
    degraded
  • Which option BEST defines “endangered”?
    Commonly found in abundance
    Protected by strict laws
    Easily replaced or renewed
    At serious risk of eradication
  • The word “precipitation” refers to:
    The act of removing harmful substances
    The falling of rain, snow, or other forms of water from the
    The slow movement of land over time
    A violent volcanic eruption
  • Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to “exploitation”?
    Restoration
    Protection
    Ignorance
    Abuse
  • The island’s beaches remained remarkably __________, untouched by mass tourism.
    degraded
    depleted
    pristine
    scarce
  • The word “deplete” means:
    To make stronger
    To preserve or protect
    To gradually use up resources
    To distribute evenly
  • Which is a synonym of “rigorous”?
    Relaxed
    Casual
    Strict
    Superficial
  • What does “dispose” mean?
    To get rid of something
    To protect from harm
    To recycle properly
    To store something safely
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