What's a FLOOD?
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
An example of EXTREME WEATHER phenomena described as a violent wind that has a circular movement
HURRICANE
an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere (= mixture of gases around the earth), that is believed to be the cause of a gradual warming of the surface of the earth
GREENHOUSE EFFECT
a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature, caused by gases, esp. carbon dioxide, surrounding the earth
GLOBAL WARMING
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
DEFORESTATION
unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed
WASTE
The effect of losing sea ice because of high temperatures causing sea levels rise.
ICE CAPS MELTING
