carbon monoxide – a poisonous gas formed by the burning of carbon, especially in
the form of car fuel.
- You can’t smell carbon monoxide which makes it a deadly killer, so it’s important
to install a carbon monoxide alarm near your gas boiler.
greenhouse gas – a gas in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, that absorbs
radiation and gives off heat.
- Greenhouse gases contribute to the problem of global warming.
greenhouse effect – the gradual warming of the surface of the Earth due to
greenhouse gases being trapped in the atmosphere above the Earth.
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-The greenhouse effect is believed by many to be responsible for climate change.
Environment Vocabulary Set 4: Environmental issues
erosion – the gradual wearing-away of something by the natural forces of the wind,
rain and water.
- Crop rotation is important to ensure the soil isn’t left bare and subject to erosion by
the wind and rain.
Collocations:
coastal erosion – damage to the coastline caused mainly by waves.
soil erosion – removal of the upper layer of the soil, mainly by water or wind.
wind erosion – a process where soil or rocks are worn away by the wind.
deforestation – the cutting down or burning of all the trees in an area.
- Deforestation results in the loss of habitat for millions of species, leads to soil
erosion and, according to scientists, is a major cause of climate change.
land clearance – the process of removing vegetation to create new areas of land
suitable for farming.
- Land clearance leaves the soil bare and at risk of serious erosion.
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