Unit 14 - world issues | Quizlet

To wash away

To remove something by the force of water.

Erosion

The gradual wearing away of land or rock by natural forces.

Smouldering

Burning slowly with smoke but no flame.

Drought

A prolonged period of low rainfall, causing water shortages.

Malnutrition

Insufficient or unbalanced nutrients in the diet.

To cut off

To stop or isolate something or someone.

Epidemic

A widespread occurrence of a disease.

Consumption

The use or purchase of goods and services.

Renewable

Resources that can be naturally replenished.

Rainfall

The amount of rain falling in an area.

Shortages

A lack of something needed.

Wildlife

Non-domesticated animals and plants.

Extinction

The complete disappearance of a species.

Deforestation

The clearing of forests for other uses.

Household

A group of people living together in a home.

Harmful

Causing damage or negative effects.

Overpopulated

Having too many people in an area.

Overrated

Given more value or praise than deserved.

Underestimated

Judging something as less important or smaller than it is.

Undernourished

Lacking enough food or nutrients for health.

Overcrowded

Too many people or things in a small space.

Underlying

The fundamental cause or basis of something.

Rural

Relating to countryside or less-developed areas.

To be illiterate

Unable to read or write.

Essential

Absolutely necessary or important.

Wealthy

Having a lot of money or resources.

Sparsely

Spread out with low density.

Impoverished

Lacking sufficient resources or wealth.

Urban

Relating to cities or towns.

Densely

Having a lot of people or things in a small area.

Inadequate

Not enough or insufficient.

Humanitarian

Concerned with human welfare and aid.

Resistance

The act of opposing something.

Devalued

Reduced in worth or importance.

Intervention

The act of taking action to change a situation.

Disproportionate

Not in proper relation or balance.

Slavery

The condition of being forced to work without freedom.

Immunisation

The process of making someone immune to disease.

Organic

Produced without synthetic chemicals.

Subsidy

Financial assistance to reduce costs.

Irrigation

The artificial watering of crops.