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Hi everyone! Welcome to your one-minute TOEFL lesson. Today, we're focusing on a crucial term from environmental science that frequently appears on the test.
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The word is 'biodiversity'. It's a combination of the words 'biological' and 'diversity'.
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or in the world. This includes diversity within species, between different species, and of entire ecosystems.
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In a TOEFL reading passage, you might see: 'The deforestation of the rainforest poses a significant threat to global biodiversity, as countless species lose their habitat.'
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For a speaking question, you could say: 'To protect biodiversity, governments should enforce stricter laws against pollution and create more national parks.'
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Great job! Understanding and using the word 'biodiversity' will help you excel. Practice using it to describe the variety of life around you. See you next time!
