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6th -Unit 1.2 Europe
Unit 1.2 SS6G9 & SS6G10 Environment
Term | Definition |
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environment | the area in which something lives or exists. |
acid rain | clouds or rain filled with pollutants that cause problems in the environment. |
air pollution | chemicals or other materials put in the atmosphere by humans; causes harm or discomfort to humans or the environment. |
natural resource | something that is found in nature and is necessary or useful to humans. |
climate | the weather of a location over time. |
smog | a mix of fog and smoke that can be seen over cities. |
arable land | land that is good for growing crops. |
permafrost | ground where the soil is always frozen; Example - parts of Russia. |
nuclear power | creates electricity using heat produced when atoms are split; can be dangerous. |