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ENVIRONMEN

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Definition

Climate change Negative changes to the world weather patterns


Land degradation Soil and land pollution as as desertification
fossil fuels energy resources like gas and oil
global warming an increase in temperature all-over the world, as a result of greenhouse effect
natural disaster an event like an earthquake, hurricane etc
Acid rain Rain which is polluted by chemicals
endangered species animals or plants are on the verge of extinction
Natural environment the place where animals and plants would normally be found
the gradual warming of the air surrounding the Earth as a result of heating
Greenhouse effect
trapped by pollution
paper recycling the processes of reprocessing wastepaper for reuse
Resource depletion Lack of natural resources worldwide
Marine pollution The pollution of our oceans and seas
Man-made disaster widespread damage or loss of life brought about by action of humans
Overpopulation The increasing population of the world
toxic waste poisonous rubbish, produced by industrial processes
Wildlife conservation to protect animals and plants and their habitats
bio-diversity a diversity in nature, among plants and animals

Performance enhancing
Competitive sports:

Ultra-endurance: Ultra dayanıklılık

Financial incentives: Mali teşvikler

Different mindset: Farklı zihniyet, farklı düşünce

Income inequality: Gelir eşitsizliği

Income distribution

Privatization: Özelleştirme

Super rich
Economy
Plutocrat: Zengin, nüfus sahibi olan kimse
Capitalism
Forbes rich list
Technology
Taxes
Unemployment
Industrial revolution: Sanayi devrimi

Violent offender: The violent offender was arrested and taken to jail.

Ultimate goal: The runner’s ultimate goal was to win the race.

Small confines: The puppy was placed in small confines so he would not use the bathroom in
his cage.

Cell blocks: The cell blocks of the prison held inmates of all shapes and sizes.

General population: She was very smart compared to the knowledge of the general
population.

Social contact: The toddler (yürümeye başlayan çocuk) needed more social contact with
other toddlers in order to learn how to share and be kind.

Disruptive behaviour: I was kicked out of the classroom for my loud antics and disruptive
behaviour.

Emergency response: The girl collapsed on the floor and we dialed 999 for the emergency
response team.

Correctional facility (Islah evi): The purpose of the correctional facility was to try and teach
prisoners to behave better and be less violent.

Brute force: (kaba kuvvet) We had to use brute force to open the rusty door.

Training academy: The soldier had to go through a training academy in order to become
part of the Army.

Internal politics: The school’s internal politics involving finding a new principal caused the
faculty to fight with one another.

Controversial component: The issue of electing a woman president has become a big
controversial component in the 2016 election.

Intimidation technique: The school bully used an intimidation technique of

Safe environment: The church provided a safe environment for members who were feeling
threatened at home.
Campaign

Deficit: Eksiklik, hesap açığı (lack, shortage)

Election

Transparency

Democracy

Default

Exile: Sürgün, sürülme

Negotiation

Counterpart: Muadil, eş, karşılık (equivalent)

Austerity: Tasarruf, kemer sıkma, masraftan kısma (saving, economy)

Politics = policy, diplomacy

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