Term 1 Vocabulary

vast

• of very great extent or quantity; immense.

• small and insignificant in size.

• limited in scope or range.

• narrow and confined.

intently

• In a distracted manner.

• In an intent or concentrated manner.

• In a casual way.

• In a hurried manner.

effluent

• Sewage or other liquid waste that flows into a body of water

• A type of solid waste that is disposed of in landfills

• A gas released during the combustion of fossil fuels

• A liquid used for irrigation in agriculture

local

• A place close to where you live.

• A type of music popular in the 80s.

• A brand of clothing.

• A method of cooking food.

resources

• A physical material that humans need and value such as land, air, and water.

• A type of financial investment used for economic growth.

• A collection of digital assets stored online.

• A set of skills and knowledge possessed by individuals.

carbon emissions

• Harmful gases released into the earth’s atmosphere.

• A type of renewable energy source.

• A method of reducing air pollution.

• A process of carbon capture and storage.

suspicious

• The feeling that something is wrong or someone is trying to trick you.

• A sense of calm and trust in others.

• An overwhelming sense of joy and happiness.

• A state of confusion and uncertainty.

impact

• To have a strong effect on someone or something.

• To create a minor change in a situation.

• To ignore the consequences of an action.

• To enhance the quality of an object.

environment

• The natural world, including the air, land, and water.

• A type of weather pattern that occurs in a specific region.

• A man-made structure used for various activities.

• A scientific study of living organisms.

Median

• is the average of all values in a data set

• is the middle value in a data set (after you have arranged it in ascending order)

• is the highest value in a data set

• is the lowest value in a data set