Unit 16: Flashcards

Front

Atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə/

Definition: The mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth

Example: Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased.

Back

Bầu khí quyển

Front

Balance /ˈbæləns/

Definition: A state where different things occur in equal or proper amounts

Example: It's important to maintain the balance of nature.

Back

Sự cân bằng

Front

Biofuel /ˈbaɪəʊˌfjʊəl/

Definition: A type of fuel made from plant or animal materials

Example: Biofuel can be used as an alternative to petrol.

Back

Nhiên liệu sinh học

Front

Carbon /ˈkɑːbən/

Definition: A chemical element found in all living things and in fuels

Example: Reducing carbon emissions is essential to fight climate change.

Back

Cacbon

Front

Carbon dioxide /ˌkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/

Definition: A gas produced by burning carbon and by respiration

Example: Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

Back

Khí carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Front

Crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/

Definition: A time of intense difficulty or danger

Example: The world is facing an energy crisis.

Back

Khủng hoảng

Front

Electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/

Definition: A form of energy used for heating, lighting, and powering machines

Example: The storm knocked out the electricity in the whole area.

Back

Điện

Front

Emissions /ɪˈmɪʃənz/

Definition: Gases and particles released into the air, especially by vehicles and factories

Example: The government is trying to reduce carbon emissions.

Back

Khí thải

Front

Exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

Definition: The gas emitted from an engine when fuel is burned

Example: Car exhaust contributes heavily to air pollution.

Back

Khí xả (xe, máy móc)

Front

Fossil fuel /ˈfɒsəl ˌfjʊəl/

Definition: Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and gas formed from the remains of living organisms

Example: Fossil fuels are a major source of global warming.

Back

Nhiên liệu hóa thạch