Pollution

Question 1

Single-use plastics

Answer 1

plastic items which are used only once

Question 2

Biodegradable

Answer 2

able to broken down naturally

Question 3

Compost

Answer 3

natural process of recycling organic matter that helps soil

Question 4

Hazardous waste

Answer 4

any material that can be harmful if it’s not properly disposed of

Question 5

Renewable energy

Answer 5

a resource that can be replaced when needed. Eg: solar/wind power

Question 6

Recycle, reuse, reduce

Answer 6

Reuse = find another use
Reduce = decrease plastics and etc…
Recycling = the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again

Question 7

Recycling bins/containers

Answer 7

a container for waste that will be recycled, for example, paper or glass

Question 8

Oil spill

Answer 8

when oil is accidentally released into the environment

Question 9

Waste disposal

Answer 9

getting rid of rubbish

Question 10

Landfill

Answer 10

disposal of waste material by burying ir and covering it over with soil

Question 11

Dumps

Answer 11

to get rid of something you don’t want, in a place which is not suitable

Question 12

Fly-tipping

Answer 12

to get rid of rubbish at road, field…

Question 13

Sewage

Answer 13

water and human waste that go down sinks, toilets and showers

Question 14

Carbon footprint

Answer 14

the total carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual, group or location

Question 15

Contamination

Answer 15

the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances

Question 16

Pollutants

Answer 16

a substance that pollutes

Question 17

Fossil fuels

Answer 17

coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals

Question 18

Exhaust fumes

Answer 18

the toxic gases given off by vehicles powered by petrol

Question 19

Global warning

Answer 19

Climatic changes. Increase sea levels

Question 20

Greenhouse emission

Answer 20

release of gases (CO2) into atmosphere that accelerate the heating of Earth’s atmosphere

Question 21

Ozone layer

Answer 21

protective layer in atmosphere that shields Earth from UV radiation

Question 22

Emissions

Answer 22

the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc

Question 23

Climate change

Answer 23

changes in the world’s weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Question 24

Conservation/preservation

Answer 24

the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity