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Nature
IELTS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exacerbated | To make an existing problem worse, either accidentally or deliberately. The |
| Dwindling numbers (to dwindle) | To steadily decline in quantity |
| The biosphere | The relationship between all living things on the planet |
| Pollutant particles | Microscopic elements of pollution |
| Water table | The layer of water below ground |
| Waste processing | Reducing or recycling waste into manageable forms |
| Contamination | Pollution by poisons or dangerous elements |
| Aquifers | Underground, natural water stores |
| The water cycle | The natural process of water moving from clouds to rain and seas |
| Dumping | Leaving waste deliberately without storing or treating it |