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Vocabulary on the theme of materials and resources.
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Earth-Based Materials
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*Rock vs stone
Though many people use the words rock and stone interchangeably, they technically have different meanings.
Here are the main differences:
| rock | stone | |
| Formation | Naturally occurring | Erosion and weathering |
| Size | Very large (boulders to mountain size) | Small to medium (pebbles to building stones) |
| Where it is found | In nature, as a raw natural material | Material used for construction, landscaping or as a tool |
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rock
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stone
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stone.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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sand
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sand.mp3 (23.98 Ko)
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crystal
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crystal.mp3 (23.98 Ko)
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mineral
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mineral.mp3 (22.96 Ko)
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diamond
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diamond.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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salt
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salt.mp3 (22.96 Ko)
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metals
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metals.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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gold
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gold.mp3 (28.57 Ko)
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silver
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silver.mp3 (26.53 Ko)
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copper
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copper.mp3 (20.92 Ko)
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iron
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iron.mp3 (21.94 Ko)
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aluminum
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aluminum.mp3 (20.41 Ko)
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nickel
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nickel.mp3 (19.39 Ko)
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Plant-Based Materials
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plant-based-materials
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*The noun fruit can be both countable and uncountable, depending on its use.
In most cases, fruit is uncountable (no -s) because it refers to a group of food as a whole, much like cereal or water.
Examples: I like fruit. Fruit is healthy for you.
It is countable (with -s) when it refers to types or categories of fruit.
Examples: Apples and oranges are very different fruits. The store has a great selection of tropical fruits.
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wood
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leaf
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leaf.mp3 (20.92 Ko)
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leaves
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leaves.mp3 (26.02 Ko)
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fruit
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fruit.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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vegetable
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vegetable.mp3 (25.51 Ko)
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cotton
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cotton.mp3 (21.43 Ko)
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bamboo
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bamboo.mp3 (20.41 Ko)
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straw
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straw.mp3 (23.47 Ko)
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grain
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grain.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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Animal-Based Materials
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animal-based-materials
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leather
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wool
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wool.mp3 (23.47 Ko)
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fur
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fur.mp3 (17.86 Ko)
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silk
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silk.mp3 (22.96 Ko)
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feather
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feather.mp3 (22.96 Ko)
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horn
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horn.mp3 (21.94 Ko)
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meat
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meat.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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egg
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egg.mp3 (17.35 Ko)
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Natural Resources & Energy
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natural-resources-energy
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water
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water.mp3 (23.98 Ko)
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ice
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ice_0.mp3 (18.88 Ko)
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air
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air.mp3 (17.86 Ko)
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oxygen
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oxygen.mp3 (23.47 Ko)
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vapour
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vapour.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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steam
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steam.mp3 (21.43 Ko)
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wind
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wind_0.mp3 (20.41 Ko)
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wind energy
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wind energy.mp3 (27.55 Ko)
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sunlight
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sunlight.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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solar energy
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solar energy.mp3 (31.12 Ko)
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fossil fuel
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fossil fuel.mp3 (28.57 Ko)
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natural gas
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natural gas.mp3 (31.12 Ko)
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oil
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oil.mp3 (21.43 Ko)
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coal
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coal.mp3 (19.9 Ko)
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Materials & Resources Vocabulary at a Glance
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Materials & Resources Vocabulary Exercise
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Advanced Materials & Resources Vocabulary
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Advanced Earth-Based Materials
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Advanced Plant & Animal-Based Materials
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Advanced Natural Resources & Energy
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Environmental & Extraction Terms
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Advanced Earth-Based Materials
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soil
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soil.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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The top layer of earth. It is a natural material made of minerals, water, air and organic matter.
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clay
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clay.mp3 (19.39 Ko)
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A heavy, sticky type of earth used to make bricks, pottery and tiles.
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mud
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mud.mp3 (20.92 Ko)
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A soft, liquid mix of soil and water. Can be used in construction as an adhesive and to make bricks.
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gravel
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gravel.mp3 (25 Ko)
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A collection of many small, loose stones. Used for walkways, driverways and water control.
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silt
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silt.mp3 (21.94 Ko)
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A fine dust-like material found at the bottom of rivers or lakes.
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ore
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ore.mp3 (18.88 Ko)
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A mineral or rock that contains valuable minerals or metals.
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uranium
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uranium.mp3 (28.57 Ko)
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A radioactive metal used to create large amounts of energy.
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Types of rocks
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granite
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granite.mp3 (25 Ko)
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A very strong and heavy rock made from cooled magma (melted rock). Used as building stones and in monuments and countertops, etc.
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limestone
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limestone.mp3 (27.04 Ko)
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A soft rock formed from shells and animal remains. Used as building stones, an ingredient in cement and concrete, and to reduce soil acidity, among other things
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marble
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marble.mp3 (23.47 Ko)
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A hard, smooth colourful rock formed from limestone. Used to make walls, floors, countertops, sculptures, etc.
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sandstone
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sandstone.mp3 (23.98 Ko)
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A rock made of grains of sand tightly stuck together. Used as building stones and in glass manufacturing, etc.
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slate
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slate.mp3 (21.43 Ko)
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A hard, grey rock that breaks into very thin, flat sheets. Used as roof tiles and an electrical insulator.
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chalk
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chalk.mp3 (19.9 Ko)
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A type of powdery white limestone. Used for writing and drawing, and reducing soil acidity.
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Types of minerals
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quartz
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quartz.mp3 (21.43 Ko)
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A very hard, crystalline mineral. Used in watchmaking, glass-making, jewellery.
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asbestos
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asbestos.mp3 (28.06 Ko)
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A mineral made of small, shot fibres with fireproof properties. Its use is now prohibited in many countries due to health risks.
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graphite
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graphite.mp3 (27.04 Ko)
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A soft, shiny mineral made of carbon. Used in pencil- making, battery- making, steel-making.
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gemstone
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gemstones.mp3 (26.53 Ko)
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A beautiful, rare mineral that is cut and polished into a gem to make jewellery or decorations.
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ruby
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ruby.mp3 (20.41 Ko)
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A red, valuable gemstone. Used in jewelry and as a laser crystal.
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emerald
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emerald.mp3 (21.94 Ko)
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A green, valuable gemstone. Mostly used in jewellery.
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agate
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agate.mp3 (20.41 Ko)
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A common mineral with colourful patterned stripes. Used in jewellery, carvings and beads.
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garnet
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garnet.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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A common hard, abrasive mineral, famous for its dark red colour, but also found in other colours. Used in jewellery, sand blasting and as a water-jet cutter.
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sapphire
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sapphire.mp3 (29.59 Ko)
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A valuable gemstone famous for its dark blue colour, but also found in other colours. Used in jewellery, watchmaking and electronic components.
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Types of metals
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lead
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lead.mp3 (20.41 Ko)
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A soft, heavy, dense metal. Used for radioactivity shielding and battery manufacturing.
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zinc
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zinc.mp3 (19.9 Ko)
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A shiny, bluish-white metal that does not rust easily. Used for coating other metals to prevent rust and to make alloys (brass, bronze).
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cobalt
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cobalt.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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A hard shiny grey metal. Used in battery- making, heat- resistant alloys and pigment for the colour blue.
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platinum
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platinum.mp3 (24.49 Ko)
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A dense, valuable silvery-white metal. Used in car exhaust systems and jewellery.
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Advanced Plant & Animal-Based Materials
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Plant-based materials
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bark
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bark.mp3 (21.43 Ko)
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The outer layer that covers the trunk and branches of a tree. Used to make cork, medicine and paper.
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resin
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resin.mp3 (20.92 Ko)
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A thick, sticky liquid that comes from certain plants and trees. Used to make glue, varnish and perfume.
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sap
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sap.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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A fluid that flows in plants and trees. Maple sap is used to make maple syrup.
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amber
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amber.mp3 (19.9 Ko)
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Fossilized tree resin. Used to make jewelry and ornamentation.
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timber
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timber.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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Wood that comes from cut trees, ready to be used as a material for construction or making a variety of objects.
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fibre (plant-based)
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fibre.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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Thin, hair-like strands of material from plants. Cotton plant fibres are used to make clothing.
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flax
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flax.mp3 (23.98 Ko)
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A tall, slender plant with blue flowers. Its stem contains fibre used to make fabrics, like linen.
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hemp
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hemp.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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A tall, fast-growing plant with strong fibres used to make rope, canvas and strong fabrics.
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rubber
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rubber.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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A stretchy, flexible material made from the milky liquid found in certain tropical trees. Used to make tires, shoes and medical equipment.
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cork
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cork.mp3 (19.9 Ko)
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Light, tough, and flexible material that comes from the thick bark of the cork oak tree. Used for wine stoppers, flooring and walls.
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crops
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crops.mp3 (22.96 Ko)
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Plants grown by farmers in large quantities t for food, clothing or other resources.
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Animal-based materials
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wildlife
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wildlife.mp3 (29.08 Ko)
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Animals that live in the wild, free from humans.
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livestock
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livestock.mp3 (26.02 Ko)
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Animals kept on a farm or ranch, used for food (meat, milk, eggs), materials (wool, leather) or work (farming or transport).
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fishery
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fishery.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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An organized area or business where fish and other sea creatures (like shrimp or lobster) are caught or raised to be used by humans.
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hide
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hide.mp3 (22.96 Ko)
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The skin of a large animal that is treated for use as a material.
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ivory
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ivory.mp3 (21.94 Ko)
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A hard, smooth, white material that comes from the tusks of animals like elephants, walruses, and narwhals.
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bone
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bone.mp3 (19.39 Ko)
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Hard, white piece of an animal skeleton. Used in the past to make tools, weapons and jewellery.
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shell
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shell.mp3 (25 Ko)
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A hard outer layer that covers and protects an animal, like a seashell. Used to make jewellery, concrete and fertilizer.
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beeswax
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beeswax.mp3 (26.53 Ko)
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A natural wax made by honeybees. Used to make candles, skincare products and lubricants.
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fibre (animal based)
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fibre_0.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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Thin, hair-like strands of material from animals. Sheep hair is used to make wool.
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biomass
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biomass.mp3 (27.55 Ko)
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Organic material that comes from plants and animals. Used as a renewable energy source.
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Advanced Natural Resources & Energy
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freshwater
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freshwater.mp3 (32.14 Ko)
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Water that contains very little or no salt, and is safe for humans, animals and plants to drink.
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saltwater
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saltwater.mp3 (28.57 Ko)
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Water with a high concentration of salt, not drinkable. Used for fisheries, transportation and evaporated to make salt.
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groundwater
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groundwater.mp3 (26.02 Ko)
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Water that is underground, below the surface of the Earth.
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surface water
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surface water.mp3 (33.16 Ko)
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Water that is on the surface of the Earth, like lakes, rivers and seas.
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humidity
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humidity_0.mp3 (27.55 Ko)
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Water vapour. Used for plant growth and to generate energy.
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carbon dioxide
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carbon dioxide.mp3 (36.22 Ko)
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An invisible gas in the Earth’s atmosphere. Essential food for plants to grow.
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hydroelectricity
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hydroelectricity.mp3 (38.26 Ko)
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Electricity made from the power of moving water.
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tidal energy
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tidal energy.mp3 (29.59 Ko)
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Energy generated by the rise and fall of an ocean (tide).
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ocean currents
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ocean currents.mp3 (36.22 Ko)
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The continuous movement of ocean water. Used for transportation, beneficial for fisheries and to power turbines to create energy.
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geothermal energy
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geothermal energy.mp3 (44.9 Ko)
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Heat that comes from inside the Earth. Used to generate heat and electricity.
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nuclear energy
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nuclear energy.mp3 (37.24 Ko)
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Powerful energy stored inside the centre of an atom. Used to generate electricity.
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Environmental & Extraction Terms
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resource
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resource.mp3 (26.53 Ko)
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Material found in nature that humans use to survive or to make things.
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raw material
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raw material.mp3 (30.61 Ko)
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A basic, natural substance that has not been changed or processed yet.
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extraction
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extraction.mp3 (43.37 Ko)
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The process of taking or pulling something out of the Earth.
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mining
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mining.mp3 (20.92 Ko)
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The process of digging into the Earth to take out valuable minerals or metals.
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quarrying
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quarrying.mp3 (26.02 Ko)
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The process of extracting stone, rock, sand or gravel from the surface of the Earth.
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drilling
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drilling.mp3 (19.9 Ko)
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The process of making a deep hole in the Earth to reach liquid or gas resources.
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refining
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refining.mp3 (26.02 Ko)
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The process of removing unwanted parts from raw material, keeping only what is needed.
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manufacturing
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manufacturing.mp3 (32.14 Ko)
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The process of making products from raw materials.
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recycling
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recycling.mp3 (29.08 Ko)
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The process of turning waste materials into reusable materials to make products.
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renewable
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renewable.mp3 (27.04 Ko)
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Natural resources or materials that are naturally replaced over a short period of time. Meaning they will not run out.
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non-renewable
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non-renewable.mp3 (30.61 Ko)
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Natural resources or materials that exist in limited amounts and cannot be replaced.
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sustainable
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sustainable.mp3 (27.55 Ko)
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Using resources wisely so that they last for future generations.
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biodegradable
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biodegradable.mp3 (30.61 Ko)
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Material that can naturally break down.
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depleted
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depleted.mp3 (27.55 Ko)
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A material or resource that has been used up almost entirely.
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decay
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decay.mp3 (22.45 Ko)
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The process where dead plants or animals are broken down. A of natural recycling.
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deforestation
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deforestation2.mp3 (35.2 Ko)
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The clearing or cutting down of forests by humans over large areas.
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conservation
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conservation.mp3 (35.2 Ko)
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The protection and wise use of natural resources.
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Exercise – Advanced Materials & Resources Vocabulary
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