Natural Disasters & Environmental Issues Flashcards
A sudden occurrence of something, especially a disease or violence.
An outbreak of
Negative consequences of an action or event.
Harmful effects
Not suitable for living.
Uninhabitable
Leads to a catastrophic situation
Spells disaster
Dangerous waste materials harmful to humans and the environment.
Toxic waste
Improperly disposing of small waste items.
Throwing litter
Waste produced by factories and industries
Industrial waste
The release of oil into the environment, usually in water.
Oil spill
Gases emitted from vehicles and factories.
Exhaust
In danger of being harmed or destroyed.
Under threat
People killed or injured in an event.
Casualties
Dangerous or risky.
Hazardous
The thinning of the Earth’s ozone layer.
Ozone depletion
Extremely heavy rainfall.
Torrential rain
A lack of sufficient water resources.
Water shortage
