NavigationGreen TermsAcid Rain: Rain which contains chemicals from industrial pollution, like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Acid rain can kill plants and trees and damage buildings.
Biodiversity: Describes the wealth of species in the world.
Environmentalist: Person who is concerned about, and wants to protect, the environment.
Fossil Fuels: Fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal, which are made from fossilized substances. Once used, they cannot be replaced, so they are known as non-renewable resources.
Global Warming: The warming of the atmosphere, which also causes the surface of the Earth to heat up. Many scientists believe gloabl warming is caused by greenhouse gasses.
Greenhouse Effect: Natural process that traps warm air around the Earth's surface, in a similar way to glass in a greenhouse, making it warm enough for life.
Greenhouse Gassses: Gasses that many people believe disturb the greenhouse effect, and increase global warming.
Ozone Layer: A protective "shield" of gas that stops harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun passing through the Earth's atmosphere.
Pesticide: A chemical used on crops to kill insects and pests.
Pollution: The damaging of the environment by man-made gasses, chemicals, and waste.
Ultraviolet Rays (UV Rays): Harmful rays from the sun which can cause skin cancer. |
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