Unit 1

Question 1

Atmosphere

Answer 1

the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth

Question 2

Concept

Answer 2

an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

Question 3

Consequence

Answer 3

a result of something that has happened

Question 4

Current

Answer 4

Happening now

Question 5

Devoted to

Answer 5

to give an amount of time, attention, etc. to something

Question 6

Dramatic

Answer 6

sudden, very great and often surprising

Question 7

Eliminate

Answer 7

Get rid off completely

Question 8

Erosion

Answer 8

the process by which the surface of something is gradually destroyed through the action of wind, rain, etc.

Question 9

Essentially

Answer 9

when you think about the true, important or basic nature of somebody/something

Question 10

Fertilizer

Answer 10

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

Question 11

Perspective

Answer 11

Your own opinion

Question 12

Profound

Answer 12

Very great

Question 13

Satisfy

Answer 13

to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want

Question 14

Transform

Answer 14

to change the form of something

Question 15

Criteria

Answer 15

a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.