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preservation vs. conservation

 
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shuhuang



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:31 pm    Post subject: preservation vs. conservation Reply with quote
Hi, teachers

Is it ok to use the word "preservation" to mean the protection of animal species just like "conservation?"

Thanks.
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Christine123



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes. The words "conservation" and preservation" are synonyms, which means they have very similar meanings.
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