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Meaning of vernal pool | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A temporary pool that occurs seasonally in places with poor drainage, often with the onset of spring rains.

Examples

“The report Sliding toward Extinction indicated that 66%, or nearly 2.8 million acres (1,131,000 ha), of Central Valley vernal pools has been lost.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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