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Every word you need for this unit, organized by category. This is your reference before the exam.
ENVIRONMENT
البيئة
Everything around us — air, water, land, and living things.
"We must protect the environment for future generations."
ECOSYSTEM
النظام البيئي
A community of plants and animals living together in nature.
"A forest is a complex ecosystem with many living things."
CLIMATE CHANGE
تغير المناخ
Long-term changes in temperatures and weather patterns.
"Climate change is causing more extreme weather."
GLOBAL WARMING
الاحتباس الحراري
The gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature.
"Global warming is making summers hotter every year."
DEFORESTATION
إزالة الغابات
Cutting down large numbers of trees.
"Deforestation destroys the homes of many animals."
BIODIVERSITY
التنوع البيولوجي
The variety of plants and animals in a place.
"Biodiversity is important for a healthy planet."
EXTINCTION
الانقراض
When a type of animal or plant disappears completely.
"Many species face extinction because of habitat loss."
NATURAL RESOURCES
الموارد الطبيعية
Things from nature that people use, like water, wood, or oil.
"Water and forests are examples of natural resources."
HABITAT
الموطن الطبيعي
The natural home of an animal or plant.
"The polar bear's habitat is melting because of climate change."
DROUGHT
الجفاف
A long period without enough rain.
"The drought made it hard for farmers to grow crops."
POLLUTION
التلوث
Harmful substances released into the air, water, or land.
"Air pollution is a serious problem in big cities."
AIR POLLUTION
تلوث الهواء
Dirty or harmful air, often from cars and factories.
"Air pollution from cars affects our health."
WATER POLLUTION
تلوث المياه
When water becomes dirty or unsafe.
"Water pollution can kill fish and plants in rivers."
PLASTIC WASTE
النفايات البلاستيكية
Used plastic that is thrown away.
"Plastic waste is filling up our oceans."
LANDFILL
مكب النفايات
A large area where trash is buried in the ground.
"Most of our trash ends up in a landfill."
EMISSIONS
الانبعاثات
Gases released into the air, often by cars or factories.
"Car emissions add to air pollution."
GREENHOUSE GASES
غازات الاحتباس الحراري
Gases that make the Earth warmer.
"Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere."
TOXIC
سام
Poisonous or harmful to living things.
"The factory released toxic chemicals into the river."
OIL SPILL
تسرب النفط
When oil accidentally leaks into the sea or land.
"The oil spill damaged the coastline and killed sea life."
OVERCONSUMPTION
الاستهلاك المفرط
Using much more than what is needed.
"Overconsumption of resources harms the planet."
RENEWABLE ENERGY
الطاقة المتجددة
Energy that comes from natural sources and never runs out.
"Renewable energy like solar power doesn't run out."
FOSSIL FUELS
الوقود الأحفوري
Fuels like oil, coal, and gas made from ancient plants and animals.
"Fossil fuels like oil and coal cause a lot of pollution."
SOLAR POWER
الطاقة الشمسية
Energy that comes from the sun.
"Solar power uses sunlight to make electricity."
WIND POWER
طاقة الرياح
Energy that comes from the wind.
"Wind power is common in areas with strong wind."
ELECTRICITY
الكهرباء
The power used to run lights, phones, and machines.
"We use electricity for almost everything at home."
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
استهلاك الطاقة
The amount of energy used.
"Energy consumption increases in the summer because of air conditioning."
SUSTAINABLE
مستدام
Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment.
"Solar power is a sustainable energy source."
CARBON FOOTPRINT
البصمة الكربونية
The amount of harmful gas a person’s actions produce.
"Flying often increases your carbon footprint."
NON-RENEWABLE
غير متجدد
Something that will eventually run out and can’t be replaced quickly.
"Coal is a non-renewable resource because it will eventually run out."
POWER PLANT
محطة توليد الطاقة
A large building that produces electricity.
"The power plant produces electricity for the whole city."
RECYCLE
إعادة التدوير
To use something again instead of throwing it away.
"We recycle glass and plastic at school."
REUSE
إعادة الاستخدام
To use something again for the same or a new purpose.
"You can reuse this bag many times."
REDUCE
التقليل
To use less of something.
"We should reduce the amount of plastic we use."
COMPOST
السماد العضوي
To turn food waste into natural fertilizer for plants.
"We compost our food waste in the garden."
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
صديق للبيئة
Something that doesn’t damage the environment.
"This product is environmentally friendly and doesn't harm nature."
CONSERVATION
الحفاظ على البيئة
Protecting and taking care of nature.
"Conservation projects help protect endangered animals."
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
حملة توعية
A planned activity to help people understand a problem.
"The school organized an awareness campaign about recycling."
PROTECT
يحمي
To keep something safe from harm.
"We must protect our forests for future generations."
ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCT
منتج صديق للبيئة
A product made in a way that doesn’t harm nature.
"More people are buying eco-friendly products these days."
CLEAN ENERGY
الطاقة النظيفة
Energy that doesn’t create pollution.
"Countries are investing more in clean energy every year."
Useful environment collocations
Some words go together naturally in English. Learn them as pairs, not just single words.
protect the environment — حماية البيئة
“We should all work together to protect the environment.”
reduce pollution — تقليل التلوث
“Using public transport helps reduce pollution.”
save energy — توفير الطاقة
“Turning off lights helps save energy.”
raise awareness — رفع الوعي
“The campaign helped raise awareness about recycling.”
take action — اتخاذ إجراء
“It’s time for everyone to take action against climate change.”
🎮 Practice
Short rounds testing everything from the Learn zone above.
Long-term changes in temperatures and weather patterns.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
We should ⟪blank⟫ the amount of plastic we use every day.
Energy that comes from natural sources and never runs out.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
Turning off the lights when you leave a room helps ⟪blank⟫ energy.
A community of plants and animals living together in nature.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
Countries are investing more in ⟪blank⟫ to reduce pollution.
The amount of harmful gas a person's actions produce.
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Everything covered in this lesson
Environment
البيئة
Ecosystem
النظام البيئي
Climate change
تغير المناخ
Global warming
الاحتباس الحراري
Deforestation
إزالة الغابات
Biodiversity
التنوع البيولوجي
Extinction
الانقراض
Natural resources
الموارد الطبيعية
Habitat
الموطن الطبيعي
Drought
الجفاف
Pollution
التلوث
Air pollution
تلوث الهواء
Water pollution
تلوث المياه
Plastic waste
النفايات البلاستيكية
Landfill
مكب النفايات
Emissions
الانبعاثات
Greenhouse gases
غازات الاحتباس الحراري
Toxic
سام
Oil spill
تسرب النفط
Overconsumption
الاستهلاك المفرط
Renewable energy
الطاقة المتجددة
Fossil fuels
الوقود الأحفوري
Solar power
الطاقة الشمسية
Wind power
طاقة الرياح
Electricity
الكهرباء
Energy consumption
استهلاك الطاقة
Sustainable
مستدام
Carbon footprint
البصمة الكربونية
Non-renewable
غير متجدد
Power plant
محطة توليد الطاقة
Recycle
إعادة التدوير
Reuse
إعادة الاستخدام
Reduce
التقليل
Compost
السماد العضوي
Environmentally friendly
صديق للبيئة
Conservation
الحفاظ على البيئة
Awareness campaign
حملة توعية
Protect
يحمي
Eco-friendly product
منتج صديق للبيئة
Clean energy
الطاقة النظيفة
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