CLIMATE CHANGE VOCABULARY

a long period when there is little or no rain

An example of EXTREME WEATHER phenomena described as a violent wind that has a circular movement

the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people

damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste

a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature, caused by gases, esp. carbon dioxide, surrounding the earth

How do you pronounce the word FLOODS?

unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed

the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again

The effect of losing sea ice because of high temperatures causing sea levels rise.

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

causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time

changes in the world's weather, particularly an increase in temperature, thought to be caused by things such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

What's a FLOOD?

How do you pronounce this word: DROUGHT?