ENVIRONMENT VOCABULARY

Habitat– The natural environment where an organism lives.

Usage – A wild animal prefers to live in its natural habitat rather than in a zoo

Biodegradable– Matter that can be decomposed by organisms, thus preventing pollution

Usage – Biodegradable waste should be deposited underground to create compost.

Biodiversity– The concentration and types of plants and animals within a specific area

Usage – Biodiversity needs to be preserved to promote a healthy environment

Ecosystem– Living things such as plants and animals within an area that affects the functioning of the environment

Usage – The marine ecosystem has been deteriorating due to constant hunting and poaching.

Pollution– Damage was done to the environment due to various activities

Usage – High levels of pollution due to rubbish and litter can disturb the ecosystem

Deforestation– Cutting or uprooting of trees due to natural or human activities

Usage – Mass deforestation affects the levels of oxygen in the air as well as leads to global warming and soil erosion.

Extinct– End of a species’ existence

Usage – Many species have gone extinct due to climate change and poaching.

Overpopulation– Population of a specific area above the safe limit

Usage – Overpopulation in a country can lead to scarcity of natural resources.

Radiation– A type of energy emitted by nuclear reactions that is very harmful to health

Usage – The radiation produced by nuclear reactors can leave a person with severe health issues.

Sustainable– Activities that cause minimal or no damage to the environment and can be carried on for a long time

Usage – To protect the world for future generations, we must follow sustainable practices.

Conservation– Usage and saving of resources in a mindful manner

Usage – Endangered species must be protected and conserved to ensure their survival.

Afforestation– The process of planting trees

Usage – Afforestation is a vital practice that everyone should adopt to protect the environment.