1.
not harmful to the environment.
natural environment – the natural world as opposed to, for example, a working
environment.
A
environmentally-friendly
B
conservationist
C
diverse
2.
a substance or an event which has the potential to threaten the
surrounding natural environment.
A
diverse
B
environmental hazard
C
conservationist
3.
the wildlife to be found in a particular area.
A
local wildlife
B
environmentally-friendly
C
environmental hazard
4.
wildlife that naturally lives in a particular area and is not there as a result of
human intervention.
A
environmental hazard
B
local wildlife
C
native wildlife
5.
a species that is in serious danger of extinction.
A
local wildlife
B
native wildlife
C
endangered species
6.
a species that is likely to become endangered in the near
future.
A
native wildlife
B
threatened species
C
endangered species
7.
an ecosystem where the loss of a key species, or
several significant species, can seriously affect it.
A
endangered species
B
threatened species
C
delicately balanced ecosystem
8.
an ecosystem that does not adapt easily to change and is easily
destroyed by human or physical impact.
A
threatened species
B
fragile ecosystem
C
delicately balanced ecosystem
9.
the variety of animal and plant life found in a particular place.
A
delicately balanced ecosystem
B
fragile ecosystem
C
biodiversity
10.
to live in a certain place.
A
to inhabit
B
biodiversity
C
fragile ecosystem
11.
the habitat in which a species would naturally live.
A
to inhabit
B
natural surroundings
C
biodiversity
12.
the process by which living things slowly change and develop over a long
period of time.
A
to inhabit
B
natural surroundings
C
evolution
13.
to grow and develop well or quickly.
A
thrive
B
natural surroundings
C
evolution
14.
a change in global or regional temperature patterns.
A
climate change
B
thrive
C
evolution
15.
materials or substances that exist in nature, such as coal, oil, and
timber, and can be used by people.
A
natural resources
B
thrive
C
climate change
16.
a fuel, such as coal, oil and gas, that is formed in the earth from dead plants
and animals.
A
natural resources
B
fossil fuels
C
climate change
17.
a layer of the colourless gas ozone that exists high above the Earth's surface
and which prevents harmful ultraviolet light from the sun from reaching the Earth.
A
natural resources
B
fossil fuels
C
ozone layer
18.
a gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe
out.
A
carbon dioxide
B
ozone layer
C
fossil fuels
19.
a poisonous gas formed by the burning of carbon, especially in the
form of car fuel.
A
ozone layer
B
carbon dioxide
C
carbon monoxide
20.
a gas in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, that absorbs radiation
and gives off heat.
A
carbon monoxide
B
carbon dioxide
C
greenhouse gas
21.
the gradual warming of the surface of the Earth due to greenhouse
gases being trapped in the atmosphere above the Earth.
A
greenhouse gas
B
carbon monoxide
C
greenhouse effect
22.
the gradual wearing-away of something by the natural forces of the wind, rain and
water.
A
greenhouse effect
B
erosion
C
greenhouse gas
23.
the cutting down or burning of all the trees in an area.
A
greenhouse effect
B
erosion
C
deforestation
24.
the process of removing vegetation to create new areas of land suitable
for farming.
A
deforestation
B
erosion
C
land clearance
25.
to cut down trees for their timber.
A
deforestation
B
logging
C
land clearance
26.
to contaminate water, air or land with harmful substances and waste materials.
A
logging
B
land clearance
C
to pollute
27.
the production and discharge of something, especially gas.
A
to pollute
B
logging
C
emissions
28.
the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result
of the activities of a particular individual or organization.
A
carbon footprint
B
emissions
C
to pollute
29.
a gradual increase in world temperatures caused by polluting gases,
such as carbon dioxide, which are collecting in the air around the Earth and preventing heat
from escaping into space.
A
carbon footprint
B
global warming
C
emissions
30.
items that are intended to be thrown away after use, generally after
just one or a few uses.
A
global warming
B
carbon footprint
C
disposable products
31.
a place where things that are not wanted are left
A
disposable products
B
dumping ground
C
global warming
32.
rain rainfall made so acidic by atmospheric pollution caused by burning fossil
fuels that it causes environmental harm, especially to forests and lakes.
A
dumping ground
B
acid rain
C
disposable products
33.
the reduction in the number or quality of something.
A
depletion
B
acid rain
C
dumping ground
34.
strong, unpleasant and sometimes dangerous gas or smoke.
A
fumes
B
depletion
C
acid rain
35.
a mixture of smoke, gases, and chemicals, especially in cities, that makes the
atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health.
A
fumes
B
depletion
C
smog
36.
having chemical properties that can cause harm or kill.
A
fumes
B
poisonous
C
smog
37.
something or someone that cause a risk or a danger.
A
poisonous
B
threat
C
smog
38.
to expose something to harm or destruction.
A
threat
B
to endanger
C
poisonous
39.
the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals.
A
to endanger
B
threat
C
poaching
40.
a long period when there is little or no rain.
A
poaching
B
drought
C
to endanger
41.
when an area of land that is normally dry is covered with water.
A
drought
B
flooding
C
poaching
42.
a sudden, local flood caused by very heavy rainfall.
A
flooding
B
flash floods
C
drought
43.
replacing the same amount of carbon dioxide as we produce through
actions such as planting trees.
A
flash floods
B
carbon-neutral
C
flooding
44.
the idea that we should meet our own needs in ways that do not damage
the environment and that do not use resources that cannot be replaced.
A
carbon-neutral
B
flash floods
C
sustainability
45.
energy from a source that is not depleted when used.
A
carbon-neutral
B
renewable energy
C
sustainability
46.
power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays.
A
renewable energy
B
solar power
C
sustainability
47.
using only as much energy as is needed without any waste.
A
energy-efficient
B
solar power
C
renewable energy
48.
a tall structure with blades that are blown round by the wind and produce
power to make electricity.
A
energy-efficient
B
solar power
C
wind turbine
49.
farming without the use of synthetic chemicals.
A
wind turbine
B
organic farming
C
energy-efficient
50.
the action of planting trees on an area of land in order to make a forest.
A
afforestation
B
organic farming
C
wind turbine
51.
take action to protect something from harm or damage.
A
organic farming
B
afforestation
C
safeguard
52.
the layer of gases surrounding the Earth or any other planet.
A
biodegradable
B
migrate
C
atmosphere
53.
able to decompose naturally without harming or polluting the environment.
A
atmosphere
B
biodegradable
C
migrate
54.
to move from one region or habitat to another, usually when the season changes.
