Pollution Vocabulary

Pollution

• The introduction of harmful substances into the environment

• The process of recycling waste materials.

• The use of renewable energy sources

• The act of preserving natural resources

Water contamination

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Proper management of waste materials

• The contamination of water bodies due to harmful substances

Air pollution

• Planting trees

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Burning fossil fuels

• Contamination of the air by chemicals and industrial waste

Recycling

• Using plastic bags

• Driving alone in a gas-guzzling car

• Recycling paper and plastic

• Wasting energy and water

Carbon emissions

• Carbon footprint

• Greenhouse effect

• Toxic waste

• Deforestation

Plastic pollution

• is caused by chemicals

• is caused by plastic waste

• Is caused by light

• Is caused by noise

Deforestation

• Clearing or removal of forests

• Planting trees

• Conservation of natural resources

• Sustainable land management

Hazardous waste

• Waste that can be recycled

• Waste that is not harmful to the environment

• Waste that requires special handling due to its potential danger

• Waste that can be safely disposed of in regular trash

Renewable energy

• Energy derived from burning fossil fuels

• Energy derived from nuclear power

• Energy derived from natural resources that can be replenished

• Energy derived from non-renewable resources

Sustainability

• The excessive use of resources for short-term gain

• The ability to maintain a balance between human needs and the health of the environment

• The process of depleting natural resources

• The practice of wasteful consumption