Vocabulary Unit 3

Question 1

Very great in degree or intensity:

Answer 1

Extreme

Question 2

The cutting down of trees over a large area:

Answer 2

Deforestation

Question 3

How hot or cold things are:

Answer 3

Temperatures

Question 4

Saving and protecting the environment:

Answer 4

Conservation

Question 5

The number, level, or amount becoming greater:

Answer 5

Increase

Question 6

A gradual rise in the earth’s temperature:

Answer 6

Global warming

Question 7

The average level of the oceans:

Answer 7

Sea levels

Question 8

Plants and animals with no local natural controls on their populations:

Answer 8

Invasive species

Question 9

A change in the normal weather patterns:

Answer 9

Climate change

Question 10

Atmospheric warming caused by gases such as carbon dioxide

Answer 10

Greenhouse effect

Question 11

Gases an other substances that are released into the atmosphere:

Answer 11

Emissions

Question 12

Able to be continued for a long time:

Answer 12

Sustainable

Question 13

A plant substance that is burned for heat or power:

Answer 13

Bio-fuels

Question 14

A thick liquid found underground and used as fuel:

Answer 14

Oil