ENVIRONMENT
VOCABULARY
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
100

What do we call dirty air caused by smoke, gases or chemicals?

Air pollution

100

This word means “to make something dirty or harmful.”

Pollute

100

A company produces a lot of smoke. What should it try to reduce?

Air pollution / emissions

200

What do we call it when oil gets into the sea or onto the land by accident?

An oil spill

200

This word means “to use less of something.”

Reduce

200

Oil has leaked into a river. What should the company do?

Clean the water / stop the leak / protect the river

300

Which is better for the environment: using more clean energy or using more fossil fuels?

Clean energy

300

This word means “to protect something from harm or danger.”

Prevent

300

Your company has money for ONE project. Which would you choose?

A. Reduce air pollution
B. Prevent oil spills
C. Save water

Any answer is possible — students must explain why.