NATURE AND HABITS
What is a large area of land covered mainly by grass, where animals such as zebras and buffalo may live?
GRASSLAND
What is the natural light that comes from the sun and helps plants grow?
SUNLIGHT
What is water that falls from the sky and can be collected and stored for later use?
RAINWATER
What is the process of collecting and processing used materials so they can be used again?
RECYCLING
What is the general term for animals living in their natural environment?
WILDLIFE
What is a machine that uses wind to produce energy or perform work?
WINDMILL
What is a structure built among the branches of a tree where people can play or relax?
TREEHOUSE
What is the compound word for the gases released by human activities that contribute to climate change, especially gases such as carbon dioxide?
CARBON EMISSIONS
What is a forest that receives a lot of rain and is home to many different plants and animals?
RAINFOREST
What is the natural light we see during the daytime?
DAYLIGHT
What is water that comes from the sea and contains salt?
SEAWATER
What is an organized activity in which people remove garbage from a dirty area?
CLEAN UP
What is a young plant that has recently grown from a seed?
SEEDLING
What is a source of energy that can naturally be replaced, such as sunlight, wind, or moving water?
RENEWABLE ENERGY
What is a path or green area designed for activities such as walking or cycling while protecting natural spaces?
GREENWAY
What is the amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person or activity?
CARBON FOOTPRINT
What is an area of land that is covered with or filled with water, such as a marsh or swamp?
WETLAND
What is a period of unusually high temperatures that can be dangerous for people, animals, and plants?
HEAT WAVE
What is water that has already been used by homes, factories, or other human activities?
WASTEWATER
What is a specially designed place where large amounts of garbage are buried?
LANDFILL
What is a plant with a large yellow flower that is known for growing toward sunlight?
SUNFLOWER
What is the release of carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere by cars, factories, and other activities?
CARBON EMISSIONS
What is a row of trees or a structure planted or built to protect an area from strong winds?
WINDBREAK
What is the energy from the Earth's internal heat?
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
What is land used by farmers to grow crops or raise animals?
FARMLAND
What is a long period when an area receives very little or no rain?
DRY SEASON
What is water that is safe for people to drink?
DRINKING WATER
What is waste produced by factories and other industrial activities?
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
What is a worm that lives in soil and helps improve the soil's condition?
What is a building where plants are grown in controlled conditions, often using glass walls or roofs?
GREENHOUSE
What is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, activity, organization, or product?
CARBON FOOTPRINT
What is the land set aside to protect animals?
WILDLIFE RESERVE
What is the boundary where the land meets the sea?
COASTLINE
What is a sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by movement beneath the ground?
EARTHQUAKE
What is the average height of the surface of the world's oceans, which scientists monitor as the climate changes?
SEA LEVEL
What is land that has been damaged or made unsuitable for normal use?
WASTELAND
What is a bird that lives near the sea and often depends on the ocean for food?
SEABIRD
What is the contamination of the air by harmful gases, smoke, chemicals, or tiny particles?
AIR POLLUTION
What is the activity of observing and identifying birds in their natural environment?
BIRDWATCHING
What is the system where living things interact with nature?
ECOSYSTEM