glossary

glossary environment

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water running

Water distributed through pipes and fixtures.When we don't have water we have to use tap water

To sink

go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged.Many trash have sink in the sea and affects animalsVerb

Poor housing

Affordable housing, subsidized housing for people with a low income.In the world a big problem is the poor housing.

Hold

Keep or detain (someone).We have to hold the environment in good conditions verb

Vapors

a substance in the gaseous state as distinguished from the liquid or solid state.Many vapors are very bad for the environment NounMany vapoMany vapors are very bad for the environmentre very bad forn the environment

Groundwater depletion

Long-term water-level declines caused by sustained groundwater pumping, Groundwater depletion affects many animals as well as many fauna.

Drought

A period of dryness especially when prolonged.Many places in Africa have a drought. Noun

Shrink

become or make smaller in size or amount.Some glaciers are shrinking due to global warming Noun

Endangered species

A species considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.The Siberian tiger is an endangered species. Noun

potable

Suitable for drinking."there is no supply of potable water available" Adjective

Gallon

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Is a unit of liquidA gallon of gasoline costs 4 dollars. Noun