Traffic jam is the situation when vehicles are stopped completely for some time period on the roads
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What´s a valley?
a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through i
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What's litter?
trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, that is left lying in an open or public place
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What´s the definition of "mild climate"?
weather that is pleasant because it is neither extremely hot nor extremely cold
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Is Uruguay's climate mild?
yes
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What´s the difference between 'forest' and 'rainforest'?
rainforest is a forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season while forest is a dense collection of trees covering a relatively large area
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What´s 'noise pollution'?
harmful or annoying levels of noise, as from airplanes, roads, industry, etc
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What´s the meaning of 'deforestation'?
the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
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Is smog air pollution?
yes
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Give an example of something that produces CO2 emissions
Natural sources include decomposition and respiration. Human sources come from activities like cement production, deforestation and burning of fossil fuels
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Give an example of renewable energy
solar panels/wind turbines
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Is Uruguay's climate temperate?
yes
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What are floods?
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
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Give an example of extreme weather
Tornado: clouds, strong wind, rain · Hurricane or cyclone: strong wind, heavy rain · Blizzard: heavy snow, ice, cold temperatures · Dust storm: strong winds
