Rainforests of the Sea
The Pacific, Atlantic and Artic are:
Oceans
What is the term for cutting down large areas of trees?
Deforestation
What word means “very important or essential”? C______
Crucial
This adjective describes something related to the sun.
Solar
What word describes animals at risk of disappearing?
Endangered
What does pollution encourage to grow that damages coral?
algae
What fuel type is non-renewable and harmful to the planet?
Fossil fuels
Relating to the law (adj.) [5 letters]
legal
These are flat pieces of material, like glass, used on roofs to collect sunlight.
(solar) panels
What word describes animals that do not exist anymore?
Extinct
The part of the land adjoining or near the sea. It surrounds the entire country of Australia.
coast
What is the increase in Earth’s temperature called?
Global warming
What word refers to the power to make decisions?
Authority
This term means to keep something for future use, like energy in a battery.
to store
A group of similar animals or plants
species
A hard natural structure under the sea. Where 'Nemo' lived.
Coral reef
What word describes too many people living in one area?
Overpopulation
What word means “to stop something officially”? (to forbid)
to prohibit
What sort of energy is solar energy?
renewable energy/ clean energy
Strong winds had caused serious ______ to the roof.
Strong winds had caused serious harm to the roof. Complete the gap with a synonym of harm.
damage
To predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
to forecast
What is your “carbon footprint”?
The amount of CO₂ your activities produce
Complete the gap with a synonym of "situations" Under what ________ would you consider using solar energy?
circumstances
This type of energy comes from burning substances like gas or wood.
fuel
What layer of the Earth protects us from harmful UV rays?
The ozone layer
An escape of oil into the sea or other body of water.
oil spill
What term describes the Earth becoming hotter over time?
Climate change
What do we call the act of getting rid of waste?
This word means to put equipment somewhere so it’s ready to use.
to install
Which country has the largest area of tropical rainforest?
Brazil
In 20 seconds, unscramble the letter to form a word:
[ssceemyot]
[ecosystem]
What does "melt" mean in the context of global warming?
To change from solid to liquid, e.g. ice becoming water
What is a logical result or effect called?
consequence
This word means to make something available, like giving power to a home.
supply
What is the process called when plants make their own food using sunlight?
photosynthesis