Vocabulary about the Environment

Many species are now ______________ due to deforestation and climate change.

• On the verge of distinction

• On the verge of extinction

• On the verge of preservation

• On the verge of depletion

Factories and vehicles ______________ large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Emit

• Conserve

• Absorb

• Reduce

It is important to ______________ to help combat climate change and preserve natural resources.

• Emit energy

• Conserve energy

• Expand energy

• Destroy energy

Climate change is considered a ______________ that needs immediate attention.

• Pressing problem

• Minor issue

• Distant problem

• Temporary issue

Animals in the wild need their ______________ to survive and thrive.

• Natural habitat

• Artificial habitat

• Human-made habitat

• Temporary environment

______________ from factories and vehicles contribute to air pollution and global warming.

• Toxic gases

• Fresh air

• Oxygen

• Clean air

One way individuals can help the environment is to ______________ by using energy-efficient appliances and reducing waste.

• Increase their carbon footprint

• Reduce their carbon footprint

• Eliminate carbon altogether

• Increase energy use

______________ are large facilities that generate electricity, often using fossil fuels.

• Natural habitats

• Power plants

• Solar panels

• Electric vehicles

Governments need to take action to ______________ and prevent further global warming.

• Limit carbon dioxide emissions

• Increase carbon emissions

• Ignore carbon emissions

• Maximize carbon emissions

Many countries are making efforts to ______________, such as solar and wind energy, to combat climate change.

• Shift away from renewable energy

• Shift towards renewable energy

• Avoid renewable energy

• Delay renewable energy