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English — Vocabulary: Environment and Climate Change — 3rd Year Secondary (Literary Stream) — Baccalaureate — Algerian Program
Environmental issues and climate change are important topics for the Baccalaureate exam. Learning the key vocabulary will help you understand texts and write essays on this theme.
1. Key Vocabulary: Environment
| Word | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ecosystem | A biological community of interacting organisms | The forest is a rich ecosystem. |
| Biodiversity | The variety of plant and animal life | Deforestation threatens biodiversity. |
| Pollution | The presence of harmful substances in the environment | Air pollution causes many diseases. |
| Deforestation | The clearing of forests | Deforestation leads to global warming. |
| Renewable energy | Energy from sources that are not depleted | Solar and wind are renewable energy sources. |
| Fossil fuels | Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas | Burning fossil fuels produces CO2. |
2. Climate Change Vocabulary
- Global warming: The gradual increase in Earth’s temperature.
- Greenhouse effect: The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere.
- Carbon footprint: The amount of CO2 produced by human activities.
- Sustainable development: Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.
- Carbon dioxide (CO2): A greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels.
- Ozone layer: A layer in the atmosphere that protects Earth from UV rays.
3. Environmental Problems and Solutions
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Air pollution | Factories, cars, burning fossil fuels | Use renewable energy, plant trees |
| Water pollution | Industrial waste, plastic, chemicals | Recycle, treat waste water |
| Deforestation | Agriculture, logging, urbanization | Reforestation, protected areas |
| Climate change | Greenhouse gas emissions | Reduce CO2, adopt green energy |
4. Useful Expressions for Essay Writing
- “The environment is facing serious threats such as…”
- “To protect our planet, we must…”
- “One of the main causes of global warming is…”
- “Individuals and governments should work together to…”
- “Raising awareness about environmental issues is crucial because…”
Exercises
- Match each word with its definition.
- Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the causes and effects of global warming.
- Complete the sentences with the correct environmental vocabulary.
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