Environment Vocabulary
air quality: the cleanliness of the air we breathe
Sentence– During lockdown the air quality improved as the pollution level decreased
climate change: the change in worldwide weather patterns
Sentence– The universe is experiencing climate change as the winters are no more that cold.
endangered species: categories of animals or plants that are in danger of becoming extinct
Sentence– Due to deforestation the royal Bengal tiger is now an endangered species.
energy conservation: the careful management of energy resources to ensure they last as long as possible.
Sentence– Energy conservation is a method by which we can save our environment.
environmentally friendly: behaviour and products that do not harm the environment.
Sentence– We should use biodegradable items to make our self environmentally friendly
exhaust fumes: the toxic gases given off by vehicles powered by petrol
Sentence– Car pooling is the best way to reduce exhaust fumes.
flash floods: floods that happen quickly
Sentence– Due to the melting glaciers many cities are under the threat of flash floods.
fossil fuels: energy resources like gas and oil that are produced deep below the ground over millions of years.
Sentence– According to a study soon the fossil fuels will finish from earth.
future generations: the people who live after us.
Sentence– Our future generations will not be able to see the trees because no one care for afforestation.
global warming: the increasing temperature of the world brought about by gases such as carbon dioxide.
Sentence– Global warming is a big issue that can Detroit our environment.
Rubbish: trash, garbage, waste material.
Sentence- Nowadays the main component of rubbish is plastic.
Littering: to drop trash on the ground rather than put it in the trash bin.
Sentence- Person found littering should be punished.
Unsorted: not categorized or sorted.
Sentence- Despite the guidelines from municipal committee the residents don’t sort the wet and dry garbage and this unsorted garbage becomes a problem.
Diminish: to go down; to lessen.
Sentence- The pollution level has diminished in the countries that have imposed heavy penalties to the person who pollute the environment.
To throw something out- to get rid of something.
Sentence- People usually throw out the things on streets which are not in use.
Waste treatment-the treatment of materials that are no longer used.
Sentence- It should be mandatory for the industries to install Waste treatment plant.
Impact: an effect or influence of something on something else.
Sentences- Increasing pollution have a negative impact on environment.
Freshen: to make something newer, cleaner, cooler and more pleasant.
Sentence-The rain freshened the air.
Sparkle: to shine brightly with flashes of light.
Sentence- The sky sparkled with brilliant stars after the rain.
Drizzle: light rain and falling steadily in fine drops.
Sentence- In a fraction of second light drizzling converted in heavy rain.
To get back to nature: To live a life that is closer to nature.
Sentence- After destroying nature now humans want to get back to nature.
Global warming: the increasing temperature of the world brought about by gases such as carbon dioxide.
Sentence- The main cause of global warming is the industrial revolution.
Heavy industry: the manufacture of heavy articles and materials in large numbers.
Sentence- Heavy industries have disturbed the eco system.
Humanitarian aid: the act of showing support to people struggling to survive.
Sentence- Many countries have provided humanitarian aid to Africa.
Impact on: the effect on.
Sentence- Deforestation has impact on climate as the summers are going hotter nowadays.
Loss of habitat: the decline in areas of land where animals and plants would normally exist.
Sentence- Deforestation resulted in loss of habitat for animals.
Man-made disaster: widespread damage or loss of life brought about by the action of humans.
Sentence- The oil spills in sea by which thousands of marine animal dies every year is an example of man -made disaster.
Natural disaster: an event such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane which causes widespread damage or loss of life.
Sentence- Due to climate change the rate of natural disasters has inclined.
Natural environment: the place where animals and plants would normally be found in nature.
Sentence- The animals in zoo don’t learn proper survival skills as in natural environment.
The natural world: the world of nature.
Sentence- The natural world gives me tremendous happiness and calmness so I want to live in the lap of nature.
