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Week 6 Sustainability Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

A natural resource that cannot be used up.

a)

reneuable

b)

renewible

c)

renewable

d)

renewoble

2.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

The longterm pattern of weather in a particular area.

a)

cliemate

b)

climate

c)

clymate

d)

cleighmate

3.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

The introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

a)

pollution

b)

polution

c)

pollutian

d)

polutian

4.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

Protection from loss or damage.

a)

preservation

b)

presavation

c)

preservaton

d)

preservatoin

5.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

A continuous period of dry weather with less than the usual rain.

a)

draught

b)

drought

c)

drout

d)

droute

6.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

The protection of things found in nature.

a)

conservatian

b)

consavation

c)

conservation

d)

conversation

7.

Match the correct spelling to the definition:

When gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap the sun's heat.

a)

greenhowse affect

b)

greinhouse effect

c)

greenhouse affect

d)

greenhouse effect

8.

Match the word with the correct definition:

BIODEGRADABLE

a)

The act of converting waste products into new products.

b)

Something that can be broken down naturally and return to nature.

c)

The study of living things.

d)

The rich variety of life on Earth

9.

Match the word with the correct definition:

EFFICIENT

a)

Acting in a way that doesn't waste time, energy or resources.

b)

Having a bad temper or complaining often.

c)

Encouraging laziness or inactivity.

d)

Being very careful with manners.

10.

Match the word with the correct definition:

ECOLOGY

a)

To use something more than once.

b)

A type of plant or animal in danger of disappearing forever.

c)

Ensuring there is enough resources left for future generations.

d)

The study of the relationship between living things and their environment.

11.

Match the definition with the word.

DESALINATION

a)

Water beneath the surface of the earth.

b)

The removal of salt from seawater.

c)

The amount of salt in the soil.

d)

The movement of the ocean in response to the moon.

12.

Match the definition with the word:

ECOSYSTEM

a)

A device that converts wind energy into electricity.

b)

The development of strategies to raise awareness of environmental issues.

c)

A community of living things interacting with each other and the environment.

d)

The movement of water in different forms.

13.

Match the word with the definition.

SOLAR

a)

Having to do with, or coming from, the sun.

b)

Having to do with, or coming from, water.

c)

Having to do with, or coming from, the ground.

d)

Having to do with, or coming from, the air.

14.

A gas that you cannot see, taste or smell.

a)

clean energy made from resources that nature will replace

b)

fossil fuels

c)

all living things contain carbon

d)

carbon monoxide

15.

Match the word with the definition:

WASTE

a)

The physical surroundings on Earth.

b)

A place with very little rainfall.

c)

Energy from the sunlight.

d)

Anything we throw away or get rid of.