The Environment

Question 1

Fossil Fuels

Answer 1

Natural materials that are make energy, but are limited because they are mined from the ground

Question 2

Renewable Energy

Answer 2

Energy that comes from sources that are unlimited because they are made from natural processes such as sunlight or wind

Question 3

Sustainable

Answer 3

Able to keep going at the same rate forever

Question 4

Green

Answer 4

Environmentally friendly

Question 5

Conservation

Answer 5

Prevention of wasteful use of a resource

Question 6

Geothermal Energy

Answer 6

Heat energy from the earth (e.g. Steam, Volcanoes)

Question 7

Hydroelectric power

Answer 7

Energy made from moving water

Question 8

Local produce

Answer 8

Food or products from a nearby area (not requiring transportation).

Question 9

Second-hand

Answer 9

Used

Question 10

Recycling

Answer 10

Reusing the materials in a product for a different purpose

Question 11

boycott

Answer 11

to not use a service or product in order to encourage change. It is form of protest.

Question 12

greenwashing

Answer 12

When companies appear to be eco friendly and promote these aspects of their business while still investing in damaging practice.

Question 13

surplus

Answer 13

excess; extra; oversupply

Question 14

to come under fire

Answer 14

to be criticised strongly

Question 15

a pact

Answer 15

an agreement between parties

Question 16

the lion’s share

Answer 16

the largest part of something

Question 17

outskirts

Answer 17

the edges of a city or town

Question 18

picturesque

Answer 18

visually attractive/ beautiful landscape

Question 19

suburban

Answer 19

housing estates on the edges of town. Usually larger houses at cheaper prices.

Question 20

quaint

Answer 20

charming, characterful, often traditional

Question 21

bustling

Answer 21

busy with a active atmosphere. Lots going on.

Question 22

inhabitant

Answer 22

person who lives in a particular place

Question 23

cultivate

Answer 23

to help something grow

Question 24

commuters

Answer 24

travelling a distance to get to work

Question 25

amenities

Answer 25

cafes, shops, services to be enjoyed

Question 26

infrastructure

Answer 26

necessary services to help the smooth running of a city e.g. transport, healthcare. housing, roads