Warm-Up Questions
What do you think the word “environment” means?
Can you describe a beautiful place in nature you’ve visited?
Do you think the environment in your country is clean or polluted? Why?
What are some problems people cause to nature?
Which do you prefer: forests, mountains, the sea, or cities? Why?
Do you think people care about nature enough today?
Vocabulary
Environment – the natural world around us, including air, water, land, animals,
and plants.
Ecosystem – a community of animals, plants, and their environment that all
depend on each other.
Pollution – harmful or dirty substances in the air, water, or land caused by
human activity.
Deforestation – the act of cutting down large areas of forest.
Biodiversity – the variety of different animals and plants in one area.
Natural disaster – a sudden and dangerous natural event like a flood,
earthquake, or hurricane.
Renewable resource – a natural resource that can be replaced or used again, like
sunlight or wind.
Non-renewable resource – a resource that cannot be replaced quickly, like oil or
coal.
Conservation – the protection of nature and natural resources.
Climate – the usual weather in a place over a long period of time.
Exercise
Words:
A. Environment
B. Ecosystem
C. Pollution
D. Deforestation
E. Biodiversity
F. Natural disaster
G. Renewable resource
H. Non-renewable resource
I. Conservation
J. Climate
De nitions:
1. ___ A mix of plants, animals, and their surroundings that all work
together
2. ___ A natural event that causes damage, like a ood or earthquake
3. ___ The usual weather in a place over a long time
4. ___ The natural world around us, including land, air, and water
5. ___ A resource like oil or coal that will run out one day
6. ___ Cutting down many trees in a forest
7. ___ Harmful substances in the air, water, or land
8. ___ A natural resource that can be replaced, like sunlight or wind
9. ___ The protection of nature and natural resources
10. ___ The variety of animals and plants in one area
Words: pollution climate conservation deforestation ecosystem
1. The Amazon rainforest is an important ______ with many rare animals
and plants.
2. The air in big cities is often full of ______ from cars and factories.
3. ______ of forests is a big problem in many countries.
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4. We should all try to help with the ______ of water and energy.
5. The ______ in this region is hot and dry most of the year.
