Unit 16: Flashcards

Unit 16: Flashcards

Assessment

Flashcard

English

Professional Development

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Biofuel /ˈbaɪəʊfjuːəl/

Definition: A fuel that is made from living things or their waste, and is less harmful to the environment than other types of fuel.

Example: Many countries are investing in biofuel to reduce reliance on oil.

Back

Nhiên liệu sinh học — nhiên liệu được làm từ sinh vật sống hoặc chất thải, ít gây hại cho môi trường hơn nhiên liệu truyền thống.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Carbon neutral /ˌkɑːbən ˈnjuːtrəl/

Definition: If an organization, activity, etc. is carbon-neutral, it does not add to the total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Example: The company became carbon neutral by using solar power and planting trees to offset emissions.

Back

Trung hòa carbon — không làm tăng tổng lượng khí CO₂ thải ra trong không khí.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

Definition: The action of using up a resource; in environmental contexts, usually refers to how much people use goods, energy, or materials.

Example: High consumption of plastic is harmful to marine life.

Back

Sự tiêu thụ — hành động sử dụng tài nguyên; trong môi trường, thường nói đến lượng sử dụng hàng hóa, năng lượng hoặc vật liệu.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Emissions /ɪˈmɪʃnz/

Definition: Substances (especially gases) discharged into the air; by-products of industrial processes or burning fossil fuels.

Example: Factory emissions contribute significantly to air pollution in the city.

Back

Khí thải — những chất (nhiều khi là khí) thải ra không khí; sản phẩm phụ của công nghiệp hoặc đốt nhiên liệu hóa thạch.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fumes /fjuːmz/

Definition: Strong-smelling, often harmful gas or smoke.

Example: Workers wore masks to avoid inhaling car exhaust fumes.

Back

Khói, hơi độc — khí có mùi mạnh, thường có hại.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Greenhouse gas /ˈɡriːnhaʊs ˌɡæs/

Definition: A gas (such as CO₂) that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Example: Carbon dioxide and methane are two major greenhouse gases.

Back

Khí nhà kính — loại khí như CO₂ có khả năng giữ nhiệt trong bầu khí quyển, gây hiệu ứng nhà kính.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

Definition: The process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.

Example: Mining operations can damage ecosystems if not managed sustainably.

Back

Khai thác mỏ — quá trình hoặc ngành lấy than hoặc khoáng sản từ mỏ.

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