Eng 3

Question 1

Acid rain

Answer 1

Rain that is unusually acidic due to atmospheric pollution

Example sentence: The effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems can be devastating.

Question 2

Endangered species

Answer 2

Species of animals or plants that are at risk of extinction

Question 3

Exhaust fumes

Answer 3

Gases ejected from an engine as waste products

Question 4

Fossil fuels

Answer 4

Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal or oil

Question 5

Global heating

Answer 5

The increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases

Question 6

Greenhouse gases

Answer 6

Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming

Question 7

Habitat loss

Answer 7

The destruction or disruption of natural environments where species live

Question 8

Ozone layer

Answer 8

A layer of ozone in the Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation

Question 9

Renewable energy

Answer 9

Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar or wind power

Question 10

Soil erosion

Answer 10

The removal of the topsoil by water, wind, or human activity

Question 11

Toxic waste

Answer 11

Hazardous waste materials that are harmful to humans and the environment

Question 12

Vehicle emissions

Answer 12

Gases and pollutants released into the air from vehicles