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1. When humans remove forests for wood or to use the land where the trees were for crops, grazing, mining etc. 2. The process of replanting an area with trees.

1 deforestation 2 reforestation

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This is what surrounds us. It may be living or non-living things. It includes physical, chemical and other natural forces.

environment. How do you think your local environment will change in the next 50 years?

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What are sources of noise pollution?

Road traffic, airplanes, railroads, construction sites, industrial activitiy, in buildings, products, fireworks etc.

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This word means that the thing is able to be used again or more than once. For example a cup, a bag or a bottle.

reusable. What are some common items that can be reused in our daily lives? Can you think of an item you typically throw away that could be repurposed?

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Something that contaminates the environment (soil, water, air).

pollution. What kind of pollution in your neighborhood concerns you the most? Where is the most polluted place you have ever been to?

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How can we improve air quality in cities?

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Give 3 examples of actions / things that are very good for the environment.

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Of food or farming methods: produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals.

organic. Do you ever buy organic products? what about local and fair trade products? What are they? Why? Are you happy to pay more for such items?

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Give 3 examples of actions/ things that are very bad for the environment.

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It is a mixture of plants and vegetable waste which is added to the soil to help plants grow.

compost. What materials are typically compostable, and which should be avoided?

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What do we call things which we throw away?

garbage, trash, rubbish, waste, litter. Is your country clean or is there a lot of trash on the streets? What could be done to help reduce ubbish?

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This word is used to describe a product that can be bought cheaply and is thrown away after use.

disposable item. What are some examples of such items in your life? What are some disposable items that you could easily replace with reusable versions?

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Long-term changes in temperatures and weather. They can be caused by people and they can also be natural - caused by the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions.

climate change. What kinds of severe weather will increase due to climate change? What things do you think will become more expensive due to climate change?

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