3* ENVIRONMENT Flashcards
Global warming
the increase in the Earth’s average
temperature
environmental awareness
knowledge and understanding of environmental issues
Example: “There is growing environmental awareness among the general public.”
climate change
long-term changes in the Earth’s
weather patterns
Example: “The government has pledged to take action on climate change.”
Example: “Climate change is causing more extreme weather events.”
renewable energy
energy from sources that do not deplete natural resources (e.g., solar, wind, hydro)
Example: “Investing in renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future.”
Example: “Many countries are transitioning to renewable energy sources.”
sustainable development
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
to deplete natural resources
to reduce the amount of natural resources (like fossil fuels, forests, water)
Example: “Overfishing is depleting natural resources in our oceans.”
Example: “We must find ways to use energy more efficiently and avoid depleting
natural resources.”
fossil fuels
fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
Example: “Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.”
Example: “The transition to renewable energy sources is essential to reduce our
reliance on fossil fuels.”
greenhouse gases
gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane)
Example: “The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases.”
Example: “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to combatting climate
change.”
carbon footprint
the total amount of greenhouse gases generated by a person, organisation, event, or product
Example: “Flying has a large carbon footprint.”
Example: “Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by making sustainable
choices.”
to protect the environment
to take action to prevent
harm to the natural world
wildlife conservation
the protection of animals, plants,
and their habitats
“Protecting biodiversity is an important element of wildlife conservation”.
natural habitat
The place where a particular animal normally lives.
Example: “Deforestation is destroying many creatures’ natural habitat.”
Example: “We need to protect and preserve areas which form creatures’ natural
habitat.”
