Building a better world with wood?

Question 1

being in nature and immersing your senses in the experience for its physical and mental health benefits
E.g: F____ ______ is a type of relaxation that involves being calm and quiet amongst the trees.

Answer 1

forest bathing
/ˈfɒr.ɪstˈbeɪ.ðɪŋ/

Question 2

Describing any process that has a high carbon footprint about its economic importance
E.g: Many governments want to replace c____-i_____ production, like concrete and steel.

Answer 2

carbon-intensive (adj)
/ˈkɑː.bən ɪnˈten.sɪv/

Question 2

so strong and convincing that it makes you believe or accept it
very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen
E.g.: There is some c________ evidence that children in school made of wood learn better.

Answer 2

compelling (adj)
/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/

Question 3

materials intentionally made from substances derived from living (or once-living) organisms
E.g: Many governments want to replace the carbon-intensive production of concrete and steel with b__-b_____ materials, like wood.

Answer 3

bio-based material
>< carbon-intensive production

Question 4

in a way that can continue over a period of time
in a way that causes little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
E.g: In other words, the fish that can be caught s_________, beyond what local fishermen can themselves catch.

Answer 4

sustainably (adv)
/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/

Question 5

to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
to keep alive
E.g: He seems to find it difficult to s______ relationships with women
The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to s______ a large population

Answer 5

sustain(v)
/səˈsteɪn/

Question 6

a thing or person that takes the place of something or someone else
E.g: We have studied bio-based materials and found a way to use them as r___________ man-made materials.

Answer 6

replacements for sb/sth

Question 7

to make something stronger, usually by adding more material or another piece
Something that r_______ an idea or opinion provides proof or support
E.g.: A good example of this is plywood, the first new material in construction since the invention of r_________ concrete 100 years ago.
The final technical report into the accident r_______ the findings of initial investigations

Answer 7

reinforce (v)
/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs/

Question 8

not harmful to the environment, or trying to help the environment
We should take advantage of the positive features of rail transport, a very e___-_______ form of transport.

Answer 8

eco-friendly (adj)
= environmentally-friendly