L7 - Vocabulary - Environmental problems

The city installed ___________ on municipal buildings to harness renewable energy and reduce utility costs.

• a) fossil fuels

• b) social media

• c) solar panels

• d) carbon

In efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many countries are investing in ___________ energy sources like wind and solar power.

• a) alternative

• b) individual

• c) innovate

• d) consume

The use of ___________ such as coal and oil contributes to air pollution and climate change.

• a) fossil fuels

• b) carbon

• c) recycle

• d) social media

Each ___________ has the power to make a difference in their community by adopting sustainable habits.

• a) solar panels

• b) dumpsters

• c) individual

• d) alternative

The ___________ of plastic pollution on marine life is devastating ecosystems around the world.

• a) individual

• b) impact

• c) alternative

• d) social media

The average American ___________ a large amount of water and electricity each day, contributing to resource depletion.

• a) consumes

• b) recycles

• c) pick up trash

• d) innovative

Many communities encourage residents to ___________ their household waste to minimize landfill usage.

• a) pick up trash

• b) social media

• c) recycle

• d) alternative

Changes in temperature and the levels of rainfall are occurring at a ___________ rate, affecting ecosystems and agriculture.

• a) solar panels

• b) gradual

• c) dumpers

• d) carbon

Nonprofits often use ___________ platforms to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainability initiatives.

• a) solar panels

• b) dumpsters

• c) social media

• d) alternative

Planting trees is a ___________ way to offset carbon emissions and combat climate change.

• a) consume

• b) gradual

• d) recycle