B2 · Vocabulary
Environment and Climate
Lesson Handout
Environment and Climate Vocabulary
More climate vocabulary
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Summary
B2 · Vocabulary
Environment and Climate
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Match the definition (8 points)
1. The variety of plant and animal life in a habitat: ___________
2. Achieving a balance between emitting and removing CO2: ___________
3. Growth that meets present needs without harming future generations: ___________
4. Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere: ___________
5. Coal, oil and gas formed from ancient organisms: ___________
6. The impact of human activity on the environment: ___________
7. CO2 released by burning fossil fuels: ___________
8. The large-scale removal of forest: ___________
Complete the sentences (10 points)
9. Many scientists warn that we are now facing a genuine ___________ that requires urgent global action.
10. The Amazon rainforest is critical for ___________ — it is home to millions of species.
11. The company has committed to becoming ___________ by 2035.
12. Governments are under pressure to move away from ___________ and invest in renewable alternatives.
13. The Paris Agreement aims to achieve ___________ by 2050 across all major economies.
14. ___________ such as methane and CO2 are the main drivers of global warming.
15. Solar and wind power are the most widely used forms of ___________.
16. Reducing our ___________ means consuming less, wasting less and choosing sustainable products.
17. The charity focuses on ___________ of endangered habitats through sustainable land management.
18. ___________ is destroying critical habitats at an alarming rate in many parts of the world.
Open writing (8 points)
19. Write about the most important steps to address the climate crisis. Use at least six words from this chapter.
B2 · Vocabulary
Environment and Climate
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