canal - n. a long narrow place that is filled with water and was created by people so that boats could pass through

emission – n., the act of producing or releasing something such as energy or gas

export – n., a product that is sent to another country to be sold there

influence – n., the power to change or affect someone or something; the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen

infrastructure – n., the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, area or organization

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