Zero Conditional – Cause & Effect in Climate Change

If deforestation continues,

• soil erosion increases.

• the economy improves.

• oxygen levels decrease.

If we waste water,

• more animals will thrive.

• the water supply will decrease.

• the environment improves

If the temperature continues to rise,

• more trees will grow.

• the air will become cleaner.

• glaciers will melt.

If we use renewable energy,

• CO2 emissions decrease.

• the environment becomes more polluted.

• energy prices will rise.

If we continue to pollute the oceans,

• fish populations will grow.

• marine life will be at risk.

• beaches will become cleaner.

If more people recycle,

• less waste will end up in landfills.

• more plastic will be produced.

• recycling programs will end.

If we stop hunting endangered animals,

• the animals will become extinct.

• biodiversity will increase.

• habitats will be destroyed.

If cities improve public transport,

• traffic jams will increase.

• air pollution will decrease.

• driving cars will become easier.

If the population grows too fast,

• job opportunities will increase.

• air pollution will decrease.

• resources will be used up quickly.

If people stop using plastic,

• waste will decrease.

• there will be more trees.

• pollution will increase.