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Italian Vocabulary - Science and Technology > Environment and Ecology

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn Italian vocabulary related to environment and ecology. You will learn the names of different ecosystems, natural resources, and environmental problems. Learning this vocabulary will help you understand and discuss environmental issues, which is becoming increasingly important in our world.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Problems in Italian & Election.

Ecosystems

Foresta

The forest is an ecosystem dominated by trees. It plays an important role in regulating the earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
La foresta	la for-eh-sta	The forest

Prato

The prato is a grassland ecosystem. It is characterized by rolling hills and wide, open spaces.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
Il prato	il praa-to	The grassland

Fiume

The river is an aquatic ecosystem that is home to a variety of plant and animal species. It provides water for drinking, irrigation, and other human activities, but it can also be polluted by industrial waste and agricultural runoff, causing harm to its inhabitants and the environment.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
Il fiume	il fee-u-meh	The river

Natural Resources

Aria

Aria means air in Italian. It is a natural resource that is essential for life, but it can become polluted by industrial emissions and other human activities, causing negative health effects and environmental damage.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
L'aria	lar-ee-ah	The air

Acqua

Acqua means water in Italian. It is a natural resource that is essential for human and animal life. However, due to pollution from industry and agriculture, access to clean water is becoming increasingly scarce.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
L'acqua	lac-koo-ah	The water

Foresta

Foresta, meaning forest, is also an important natural resource. It provides habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, plays a crucial role in reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and provides wood for building and other uses.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
La foresta	la for-eh-sta	The forest

Environmental Problems

Riscaldamento globale

Riscaldamento globale means global warming in Italian. It is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which traps heat and causes the earth's temperature to rise. This can lead to extreme weather events, rising sea level, and other climate-related problems.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
Il riscaldamento globale	il ree-skal-da-men-to glo-bah-leh	Global warming

Inquinamento

Inquinamento means pollution in Italian. It is caused by the release of harmful substances into the environment, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Air, water, and soil pollution can cause a variety of health problems for humans and animals, and can damage the environment.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
L'inquinamento	leen-kwee-na-men-to	Pollution

Disastro ambientale

Disastro ambientale means environmental disaster in Italian. This occurs when unexpected events such as oil spills, industrial accidents, or natural disasters cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and humans.

Italian	Pronunciation	English
Il disastro ambientale	il dee-sas-tro am-bee-en-ta-leh	Environmental disaster

Sources

• <a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambiente">Ambiente</a>
• <a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquinamento">Inquinamento</a>

Table of Contents - Italian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

Introduction to Italian Language

• Italian Alphabet
• Nouns and Articles
• Present Tense of Regular Verbs
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Present Tense of Irregular Verbs

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Daily Life Expressions

• Greetings and Introductions
• Foods and Drinks
• Transportation
• Numbers and Dates

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Italian Culture and Tradition

• Italian Regions and Cities
• Italian Cuisine and Wine
• Italian Art and Music
• Italian Festivals and Celebrations

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Past and Future Tenses

• Passato Prossimo
• Futuro Semplice
• Imperfect Tense
• Condizionale Presente

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Social and Work Life

• Family and Relationships
• Work and Employment
• Shopping and Services
• Tourism and Hospitality

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Italian Literature and Cinema

• Famous Italian Writers and Poets
• Italian Cinema Industry
• Italian Contemporary Art

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Subjunctive and Imperative Moods

• Present Subjunctive
• Imperative Form
• Simple Past Subjunctive
• Conditional Subjunctive

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Science and Technology

• Computer and Technology
• Science and Research
• Environment and Ecology

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Italian Politics and Society

• Contemporary Italian Politics
• Italian Society and Customs
• Religion and Believes

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Compound Tenses

• Trapassato Prossimo
• Trapassato Remoto
• Futuro Anteriore
• Congiuntivo Passato

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Arts and Design

• Fashion and Design
• Music and Performing Arts
• Visual Arts

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Italian Language and Dialects

• Italian Language Variations
• Italian Language in the World
• Italian Language as a Second Language

Other Lessons

• Computer and Technology
• Geography
• Health
• Adverbs in Italian
• Problems in Italian
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Numbers and Dates
• Transportation
• Le 25 parole e frasi più usate
• Colors

Sources

• Italian Vocabulary Lesson: Environment and Recycling
• Italian Vocabulary - Science and Technology > Environment and ...
• 15 Italian Words related to Environment – Italophilia

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