Vocabulary 1.1 - thunderstorms, heatwave, atmosphere, evaporates, tornado
The layer of gases protecting Earth from the sun's harmful rays
atmosphere
Lines of light and energy reaching Earth from the sun
rays
the most frequent
always
We need to ________ plastic use to help reduce pollution.
cut down on
__________ is a system that cools and dehumidifies the air inside buildings.
air-conditioning
__________ comes from sources that won't run out, like the sun or wind.
renewable energy
We should start to use / using reusable bags instead of plastic ones.
using
We should invest more in ________ to reduce our carbon footprint.
energy - renewable - policies
renewable energy sources
A powerful, spinning column of air that can cause severe damage
tornado
Very strong and intense rainfall that can cause flooding
heavy rain
more often than rarely and hardly ever, but less frequently than often and frequently.
occasionally/sometimes
Instead of ________ old clothes, you can donate them to charity.
throwing away
__________ means not adding any extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
carbon neutral
__________ is a collection of trees and plants in a city.
urban forest
People are to get / getting more concerned about global warming and its effects.
getting
________ provide green spaces for people to relax and enjoy nature.
in - cities - parks
parks in cities
A period of extremely hot weather lasting several days
heatwave
When the weather is very cold, causing water to freeze and making surfaces slippery
icy conditions
equivalent to sometimes
occasionally
Many animal species are being ________ because of deforestation.
wiped out
__________ is a path or road designed specifically for bicycles.
cycle route
__________ is an area where cars are not allowed, and people can walk safely.
Pedestrianised zone
The school is to hand out / handing out flyers to educate students about zero waste practices.
handing out
________ can help prevent soil erosion and improve water quality.
rivers - planting - trees - near
planting trees near rivers
When a liquid changes into a gas, like water turning into vapor
evaporates
A long period with little or no rain, leading to very dry conditions
drought
more often than occasionally and sometimes, but less frequently than very often.
frequently
We must ________ our planet to ensure a healthy environment for future generations.
look after
__________ is an area where only vehicles that produce little pollution are allowed.
low-emission zone
__________ refers to how clean or polluted the air is.
air quality
Cities are becoming / to become more polluted because of increased traffic.
becoming
The ________ during hot weather can strain our water supply.
water - increase - of - use
increased use of water
Storms that include thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds
thunderstorms
When water covers normally dry land, often due to heavy rain
flood
The equivalent of rarely.
hardly ever
If we ________ all our natural resources, there will be nothing left for future generations.
use up
__________ is a network of buses, trains, and other vehicles that people can use to travel around a city.
public transport system
__________ means using resources in a way that doesn't harm the environment and can be continued in the future.
sustainable
The teacher is to give / giving a presentation on how to live sustainably.
giving
________ contributes to air pollution and global warming.
electricity - fuels - fossil - using - generating
generating electricity using fossil fuels