Unit 5b The environment vocabulary

What do we call the situation when too many vehicles cause roads to become blocked and movement slows down significantly?

• Traffic jams

• Road blocks

• Car parades

• Vehicle meetings

Which term refers to buses, trains, trams and other vehicles that carry many passengers along set routes?

• Shared mobility

• Public transport

• Community vehicles

• Mass transit options

What is the term for long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, largely caused by human activities?

• Weather variation

• Seasonal change

• Climate change

• Temperature fluctuation

Which term describes serious events like floods, earthquakes and hurricanes that cause significant damage?

• Environmental incidents

• Natural disasters

• Earth events

• Geological phenomena

What is the name of a dense forest area with high rainfall, typically found in tropical regions and known for its biodiversity?

• Wetland

• Jungle

• Rainforest

• Woodland

What term describes the pollution released from industrial buildings that contributes to air pollution?

• Factory smoke

• Industrial clouds

• Manufacturing vapour

• Production fog

Which term refers to materials or substances occurring in nature that can be used for economic benefit?

• Earth treasures

• Environmental assets

• Natural resources

• Planetary goods

Which of these is a common CAUSE of traffic jams in urban areas?

• Efficient road design

• Too many private vehicles

• Increased use of bicycles

• Well-planned infrastructure

How does public transport primarily benefit the environment?

• By increasing the number of vehicles on roads

• By encouraging more people to drive

• By reducing emissions per passenger compared to private cars

• By using more fuel than individual vehicles

Why is protecting the rainforest particularly important for fighting climate change?

• Rainforests have no effect on global climate

• Rainforests absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen

• Rainforests contribute to global warming

• Rainforests increase pollution levels