Understanding Climate and Environment Terms

Usual weather conditions in a specific place

• Emissions

• Climate

• Pollution

• Ecosystem

A gas that comes from burning fuel and can harm the planet

• Carbon

• Biodiversity

• Reforestation

• Conservation

What is the process of cutting down large areas of forests called?

• Reforestation

• Deforestation

• Sustainability

• Conservation

Which term describes the variety of life in an area, including plants and animals?

• Ecosystem

• Biodiversity

• Resources

• Emissions

What is the term for planting trees to replace those that were cut down?

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Pollution

• Emissions

Which of the following refers to energy sources that can be used repeatedly, like wind or sunlight?

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

• Emissions

• Resources

What is the term for harmful substances in the air, water, or soil?

• Pollution

• Conservation

• Climate

• Ecosystem

Actions that can be kept going without harming the planet.

• Sustainability

• Emissions

• Deforestation

• Resources

gases released into the air, often from cars or factories.

• Carbon

• Emissions

• Pollution

• Biodiversity

a community of living things and their environment.

• Ecosystem

• Resources

• Reforestation

• Conservation