the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again
RECYCLING
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
DEFORESTATION
changes in the world's weather, particularly an increase in temperature, thought to be caused by things such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
CLIMATE CHANGE
How do you pronounce the word FLOODS?
/flʌd/
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
How do you pronounce this word: DROUGHT?
/draʊt/
The effect of losing sea ice because of high temperatures causing sea levels rise.
ICE CAPS MELTING
unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed
WASTE
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
POLLUTION
a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature, caused by gases, esp. carbon dioxide, surrounding the earth
GLOBAL WARMING
a long period when there is little or no rain
DROUGHT
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
causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
SUSTAINABLE
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