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BEES M6L3 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| environmental change | a disturbance to the environment resulting from transporting or transferring energy or matter |
| floodplain | an area of land that is covered in water when it rains |
| socioeconomic status | the social and financial status of an individual |
| environmental refugee | a person who must leave their homes due to changes in the environment |
| hurricanes | large, powerful storms that form over warm ocean water and have strong winds and heavy rain |
| landslides | rocks, soil, or mud that slide quickly down a hill or mountain after heavy rain loosens the ground |
| volcano | opening in Earth’s crust where melted rock, ash, and gases escape to the surface |