The Environment

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  1. acid
    a sour water-soluble compound with a pH of less than 7
  2. biodegradable
    capable of being decomposed
  3. carbon
    an abundant nonmetallic element in all organic compounds
  4. conservation
    careful management of the environment and natural resources
  5. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
  6. emission
    the act of causing to flow forth
  7. environmental
    of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
  8. extinct
    no longer in existence
  9. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
  10. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
  11. gas
    state of matter distinguished from solid and liquid states
  12. global
    involving the entire earth
  13. greenhouse
    a building with glass walls and roof
  14. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
  15. petrol
    gasoline
  16. pollution
    contamination of the natural environment
  17. rain
    water falling in drops from vapor in the atmosphere
  18. rainforest
    a densely wooded tropical area with heavy precipitation
  19. recycle
    use again after processing
  20. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
  21. warming
    the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
  22. wildlife
    all living things in an area that aren't tamed
Created on Mon May 21 02:00:50 EDT 2012

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