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Environment protection (Unit 4)
Phrase Example A acid rain Acid rain is very harmful to the environment. aerosol, spray Aerosol sprays are the worst cause of pollution in the home. to affect This area was affected by the flood. to ail The huge trees had been ailing for years before they were cut down. atmosphere The Earth's atmosphere is a thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. to be aware I think my neighbour isn't aware of polluting the environment. B balance Nature's balance might be disturbed. biosphere The biosphere is the part of the earth's atmosphere and surface in which animals and plants can live. C carbon Carbon is a chemical substance contained in all plants and animals. catastrophe The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) was created in November 1993. to chop down Poor people often chop down trees for firewood. climate The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits. to contaminate The soil has been contaminated. creature Is there a sea creature or not? D death of the forests The death of the forests is a big problem in Europe. to destroy The house was completely destroyed by fire. destruction The use of renewable sources could stop the destruction of the rainforests. detergent Try to use detergents that are perfume free. to die out Animals are dying out far more often than you might think. to disappear Many species disappeared in the last century. disaster The recent earthquake in India is a disaster. to dry up, to parch During the long time of drought many rivers have dried up/parched. to dump Old washing machines have been dumped near the beach. dust Do not inhale the dust, it's dangerous. E earthquake On April 18, 1906, shortly after 5:00 am, a great earthquake struck San Francisco. ecology Oil pollution could damage the ecology of the costs. ecosystem Jordan appealed for assistance to emission The organization calls for stricter controls on emissions. to emit Sulphur gases were emitted by the spewing volcano. energy conservation Energy conservation is a process of saving energy. energy source Space energy is one of the energy sources of the future. environmentalist Environmentalists are people who love the natural world. erosion Wind and water are the main agents of soil erosion. evolution The introduction of cloned plants will effect evolution. to be exposed to You risk skin cancer if you are often exposed to strong sunlight. extinct Hawaii is home to a great many extinct species. F factory farming Is factory farming a way of animal abuse? fume Workers are exposed to fumes from asphalt. fumes The lava gives off clouds of toxic fumes as it flows into the Pacific Ocean. G geothermal The first geothermal power station was built in Landrella, Italy. global warming They started a campaign to slow down the process of global warming. greenhouse effect The greenhouse effect is the rise in temperature caused by gases in the atmosphere. H hardest hit Our town was hardest hit by last year's earthquake. to harm Pollution can harm animals and the environment. to be harmful Air pollution is harmful to everyone. heat wave Slow down and avoid strenuous activity if a heat wave is happening. heavy metal Less heavy metal has been introduced by air into the Baltic Sea since the 1990s. I industrial waste Industrial waste can contain small amounts of radioactive materials. insulation Often glass fibre is used as roof insulation. L to leak Oil leaked out of the tank. to load The owners of the local factories are loaded with new environmental laws. |
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marine life |
Around the islands marine life is seriously threatened by oil slick. |
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natural gas |
61 percent of US households used natural gas for heating in 2002. |
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oil slick |
Large oil slicks were found near the coast. |
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oxygen |
The cells need oxygen to survive. |
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ozone layer |
The ozone layer screens out the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. |
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permission |
Ask permission for the privilege to cross private land. |
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poison |
The cat was killed by rat poison. |
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the polar ice caps |
If the polar ice caps melt, the ocean levels rise. |
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to pollute |
Please do not pollute the air. |
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pollution |
Air pollution is a problem for all of us. |
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power station |
Power stations are only about 40 per cent efficient. |
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to protect |
Russia wants to protect the environment in the Baltic region. |
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to purify |
You can purify water with two chemicals: chlorine bleach and iodine. |
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radiation |
Radiation is used for medical reasons. |
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rainforest |
Tropical rainforests are the Earth's oldest living ecosystems. |
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to recycle |
This carton is made from recycled paper. |
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remedial action |
The Great Lakes Remedial Action Plan Program was created in 1987. |
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reusable |
There are two kinds of plastic bottles: reusable bottles and single-service bottles. |
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sewage plant |
The city needs to have a sewage plant. |
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soil |
Soil is the top layer of the earth in which trees, plant etc. grow. |
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solvent |
Benzene and turpentine are solvents. |
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starvation |
Starvation is the most severe form of malnutrition. |
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stratosphere |
The ozone layer is within the stratosphere. |
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surface |
About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with water. |
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to threaten |
Toxic chemical substances threaten sea turtles. |
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toxic waste |
A ship with toxic waste sank. |
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toxic waste dump |
The toxic waste dump was built. |
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trawler |
Trawlers, are not permitted on the lake. |
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urbanization |
The urabanization is a world-wide trend. |
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waste paper |
Recycling waste paper is a favourable method. |
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waste separation |
Do you know how to do waste separation? |
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wind energy |
Wind energy is widely used in South Africa for water pumping. |