biodiversity – n. the existence of many different kinds of plants and animals in an environment
tenfold – adj. ten times as much or many
laser – n. a device that produces a narrow and powerful beam of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc.
spectroscopy – n. using a tool to measure different properties of light.
assess – v. to make a judgment about (something)
reflect – v. of light, sound, etc. to move in one direction, hit a surface, and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction
infrared – adj. producing or using rays of light that cannot be seen and that are longer than rays that produce red light
shortwave – n. a radio wave with a wavelength between 10 and 100 meters
canopy – n. the highest layer of branches in a forest or on a tree
conservation – n. the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources