vocabulary
What is global warming ?
the overall temperature of the earth atmosphere is rising.
Is there a difference between climate change and global warming?
No, they are the same.
drought
Dürre
how can we prevent pollution
Reduce use of plastic.
What can you do to save plastic? Hint: drinks
Buy glass bottles
what is emission?
pollution of air by factories and cars
What are some ways to save energy?
turning of lights that aren't necessary , walking ,etc
natural disaster
Naturkatastrophe
what is land pollution
garbage or trash
What can you do at home to save electricity?
Switch the light / appliances off
what is pollution?
a harmful effect to the environment by making the earth dirty
Why is burning fossil fuels bad for the environment?
hint (co2)
it releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the air
environmental friendly
when you do things that don‘t harm the environment
what are two different types of pollution
air pollution
water pollution
land pollution
What can you do to save energy (regarding way of transport? Name 2
walk, go by bike, train or public transport
what is climate change?
long term change of the weather
what is fossil fuels
coal ,oil and gas
power cut
when all the electricity is cut
What is water pollution?
Waste damaging our oceans and rivers.
What can you do for a green holiday?
Don‘t use planes, cruise trip,
what is deforestation?
the permanent clearing of a widespread area of trees
the cutting of tree
What are some effects of climate change?
warmer tempeture
weather changes
deforestation
Abholzung, Abforstung
what is air pollution give a example
factories with harmful gases effecting our atmosphere
and cars with the burning of fossil fuels
What is green energy?
solar, wind energy - energy made from natural sources