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Canada
Environmental Issues
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deforestation | the destruction of a forested area |
| lumber | wood that has been cut into planks for commercial construction use |
| precipitation | scientific term for rainfall |
| hydroelectricity | electrical power produced from the movement of water |
| acid rain | oxic rain which results when noxious gases are released into the atmosphere and mix with water molecules |
| clear cutting | cutting down and completely removing all trees in a given area |
| water pollution | contamination of bodies of water |
| extraction | the action of taking something out; for example |