Unit 6 Vocabulary: Ecotourism & Antarctica Most definitions and example sentences are taken from either the MerriumWebster Online Learners’s
Dictionary or the NorthStar 3 Reading and Writing Book (3 rd Edition)
Continent •
Noun: one of the great Noun: divisions of land (such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, or Antarctica)
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Antarctica is the frozen continent.
Remote •
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Adjective: far away Adjective: from other people, houses, cities, etc. We live in a remote town.
Frozen •
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Synonym: icy, iced covered Adjective: a hard Adjective: substance (such as ice) because of cold Our ships passed a huge field of frozen sea. sea.
Temperature •
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Noun: a measurement Noun: that indicates how hot or cold something is Water boils at a temperature of 212°F. 212°F.
Harsh •
Adjective:: Adjective
1. unple pleasa asant or or dif diffi ficcult - The The cli clima matte in Ant Antarct arctic ica a is very harsh.
2. severe or or cruel - Your our comme ommen nts are are very ery harsh. - The punish ishment is is very harsh.
Glacier •
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Noun: a very large area Noun: of ice that moves slowly down a slope, valley or over a wide area of land Part of our Antarctic Antarctic tour was seeing a glacier.
Iceberg •
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Noun: a very large Noun: piece of ice floating in the ocean We cruised through the icebergs as part of our Antarctic tour.
Huge •
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Adjective:: very large Adjective This dog is huge.
Landscape •
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Noun: all the visible Noun: features of land She likes to paint landscapes. Antarctica has a beautiful landscape.
Beauty •
Noun:: 1. a combination of qualities, such as shape, Noun color or form that pleases the senses. –
Her beauty is beyond compare.
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I have no words to describe the beauty of Antarctica.
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She was one of the great beauties of her time.
Scenic •
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Synonym: picturesque Adjective: relating to a Adjective: beautiful view of natural scenery Let’s take the scenic route along the coast.
Antarctica is very scenic.
Vast •
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Adjective: very great in Adjective: size, amount or extent The girl in the picture is looking at a vast landscape. She has a vast amount of knowledge.
Coast •
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Noun: the land near the Noun: sea or ocean He lives on the coast.
Inhabit •
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Verb: to live in an area Verb: or place Penguins Penguins inhabit Antarctica.
Fragile •
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Synonym: breakable, delicate broken Adjective: easily broken Adjective: or damaged Because of climate change, some fragile plants and animals in Antarctica Antarctica might die.
Tourist •
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Noun: a person who Noun: travels to a place for pleasure The museum attracts attracts a lot of tourists. tourists. In the summer, the town is filled with tourists.
Tourism •
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the the act activ ivit ity y of of tr travel elin ing g to to a place for pleasure
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the the busi busine ness ss of prov provid idin ing g hotels, restaurants, entertainment etc. for people who are traveling
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She has a job in tourism. Scientists want Antarctica to be closed to tourism.
Ecotourism •
Noun: the practice of Noun: traveling traveling to beautiful, natural places in a way that does not damage the environment there
Environment •
Noun: 1. the conditions Noun: that surround someone or something –
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He grew up in a loving environment. Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh environment.
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Tourists in Antarctica can also hurt the environment.
Natural
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Adjective:: Adjective not made or caused by humans - I lik like e to tak take e pic pictur tures in natural light. - Her Her hai hairr color olor is natu naturral. al.
Effect •
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Synonyms: result, outcome, consequence Noun: a change that is Noun: the result of an action or cause. cause. Tourism in Antarctica can have bad effects on the environment. environment.
Consequence •
Synonyms: result, outcome, effect (often used to express negative outcomes)
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Noun: something that Noun: happens as a result of an action If we don’t protect Antarctica from tourism, there may be a serious consequences for us all.
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Preserve Synonym: maintain Verb: to keep Verb: something in it’s it’s original state or in good condition This building is historic; we must preserve it. it.
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Preserve Noun:: Noun
1. a sw sweet fo food made of of fruit cooked in sugar 2. an area where plants and animals are protected
Protect •
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Synonym: defend Verb: to keep someone Verb: or something safe from harm We need to protect the Earth. Don’t worry! I will protect you.
Research •
Verb: to study carefully; Verb: to collect information information –
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Scientists are researching the relationship between stress and heart disease.
Noun: careful study that Noun: is done to find and report new knowledge about something –
In 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty to preserve the continent for scientific research.
Scientific •
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1. of or rel ela ating ing to scie scien nce 2. done in in an or organiz ize ed way that agrees with the methods and principles of science
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The scientific research in Antarctica is important.
Ozone Layer •
Noun: a layer of ozone Noun: in the upper atmosphere that prevents the sun’s radiation from reaching the surface of the Earth
Sunlight •
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Noun: the light of the Noun: sun The early morning sunlight is beautiful.
