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Explore essential IELTS collocations and advanced terms related to environmental topics.
Band 7+ Word Groups
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence | Common Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| mitigate (v) | To make less severe or painful | Governments must mitigate climate change through policy reforms. | mitigate impacts |
| degradation (n) | The process of something deteriorating | Coastal degradation threatens marine ecosystems worldwide. | soil degradation |
| sustainable (adj) | Capable of being maintained over the long term | Sustainable agriculture balances productivity with environmental care. | sustainable development |
| biodiversity (n) | The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat | Protecting biodiversity is crucial for ecological stability. | preserve biodiversity |
| emission (n) | The act of releasing something, especially gas | Carbon emissions from factories contribute to global warming. | reduce emissions |
| conservation (n) | The protection and preservation of natural resources | Wildlife conservation efforts have increased animal populations. | conservation practices |
Common Mistakes
- Confusing mitigate with alleviate; 'mitigate' implies reducing severity rather than completely removing it.
- Using sustainable interchangeably with durable; 'sustainable' relates to long-term ecological balance.
Practice Question
Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:
Governments worldwide aim to _____ greenhouse gas _____ to combat climate change.
A) reduce / conservation B) mitigate / emission C) reduce / emissions D) sustain / degradation
Show Answer
Answer: C) reduce / emissions
Explanation: 'Reduce emissions' correctly pairs the verb with the plural noun for gases released.
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- Avoid common word-choice errors by learning academic terms in context
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