Review Unit 6-Global warming-Grade 11-New

CLOSEST in meaning

We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

A. intake                     B. retake                      C. absord                    D. discharge

• A

• B

• C

• D

CLOSEST in meaning

Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation.

A. afforestation           B. reforestation           C. logging                   D. lawn mowing

• A

• B

• C

• D

CLOSEST in meaning

Most people admit that they contribute to global warming.

A. be partly responsible for           B. disapprove              C. neglect                    D. cause

• A

• B

• C

• D

CLOSEST in meaning

Global warming has severe impact on water supplies.

A. very good               B. adverse                 C. normal                    D. long-lasting

• A

• B

• C

• D

Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the _____ balance in the world. (ECOLOGY)

Global warming effects on people and nature are ______. (CATASTROPHE)

OPPOSITE IN MEANING:

Coal burning releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

A. discourages            B. reduces                   C. absorbs                  D. discharges

• A

• B

• C

• D

Forests absorb and capture carbon dioxide___?____ the atmosphere.

The process of forests absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been disrupted by the current ________rate of deforestation. (ALARM)

It is important to maintain the biological ________ of the rainforests.

(DIVERSE)