Reading- Mapping Our Carbon Footprints Flashcards
spewed
(V) to flow out of something in a fast and forceful way.
densely
(adj)
having parts that are close together
dweller
(N)
a flat or cylindrical area on a cam for maintaining a follower in a certain position during part of a cycle
associate
(V) to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing
popped
(V) to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise.
shrink
(V) to become smaller in amount, size, or value.
pollute
(V) to make (land, water, air, etc.) dirty and not safe or suitable to use.
leap
(V) to jump from a surface.
beyond
(adj)on or to the farther part or side
dioxide
(N) a molecule that has two atoms of oxygen and one atom of another element
contribution
(N)something that is contributed: such as a : something that is given to help a person, a cause, etc.
economist
(N) a person who studies or specializes in economics
environment
(N) the conditions that surround someone or something
impact
(N) the act or force of one thing hitting another
dweller
(N) a person or animal that lives in a particular place