Environment Health Flashcards by 9x9 Sooo

Q

Air quality

A

Noun – The cleanliness of the air we breathe

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

To become extinct

A

Verb – To no longer exist

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

To be under threat

A

Phrase – To be in danger of becoming extinct

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Climate change

A

Noun – The change in worldwide weather patterns

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

To die out

A

Verb – To become extinct

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Endangered species

A

Noun – Animals or plants at risk of extinction

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Energy conservation

A

Noun – Careful use of energy resources

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Environmentally friendly

A

Adjective – Not harmful to the environment

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Exhaust fumes

A

Noun – Gases from vehicles

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Flash floods

A

Noun – Sudden floods

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Fossil fuels

A

Noun – Coal, gas, oil

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Future generations

A

Noun – People who live after us

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

To get back to nature

A

Phrase – To live closer to nature

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Global warming

A

Noun – Rising global temperatures

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Heavy industry

A

Noun – Production of heavy materials

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Humanitarian aid

A

Noun – Help for people in need

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Impact on

A

Noun – Effect on something

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Loss of habitat

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – Reduction in natural living space

Q

Man-made disaster

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – Disasters caused by humans

Q

Natural disaster

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – Earthquake, flood, hurricane

Q

Natural environment

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – Place where plants/animals live

Q

The natural world

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – The world of nature

Q

Oil spill

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – Waste released into seas

Q

Poaching

Study These Flashcards

A

Noun – Illegal hunting

Pollution levels

Noun – Amount of toxic waste

Pressure group

Noun – Group seeking change

Balanced diet

Noun – Eating a sensible mix of different foods

Conscientious about my health

Adjective phrase – Caring about health

Flavoursome and appealing

Adjective – Tasty and attractive

Convenient take away

Noun – Food to eat at home

Healthier eating habits

Noun – Eating with less sugar/salt

Productive at work

Adjective – Achieving better results

Processed meat

Noun – Meat with additives or chemicals

Function successfully

Verb – To work well

Tempted by diets

Adjective – Interested in different eating plans

Adopted a vegan diet

Verb – Started eating no animal products

Broad minded

Adjective – Open to other ideas

Sceptical

Adjective – Not believing easily

Public service education message

Noun – Advice from government

Positive reinforcement

Noun – Rewarding good behavior

To be a bit off colour

Phrase – Feeling slightly ill

To be at death’s door

Phrase – Very ill

To be on the mend

Phrase – Recovering

To be under the weather

Phrase – Not feeling well