Here
are few environmental terms from every letter of the alphabets.
A
- Acid rain: A type of precipitation that has high levels of
acidic compounds, caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
from industrial activities and transportation.
B
- Biodiversity: The variety of life on Earth, including the
number of species, genetic diversity, and the range of ecosystems.
C
- Climate change: The long-term changes in Earth's climate,
including changes in temperature, precipitation, and sea level, caused by human
activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
D
- Deforestation: The permanent removal of forests to clear land
for other uses, such as agriculture or development, which contributes to
habitat loss, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
E
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms (plants,
animals, and microbes) interacting with each other and their physical
environment.
F
- Fossil fuels: Non-renewable energy sources, including coal,
oil, and natural gas, formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient
plants and animals.
G
- Greenhouse gases: Gases that trap heat in Earth's
atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, contributing
to global warming and climate change.
H
- Habitat: The natural environment where a particular plant or
animal species lives and thrives.
I
- Invasive species: Non-native species that have been
introduced to an ecosystem and can cause harm to native species and the
environment.
J
- Junk mail: Unsolicited mail that contributes to
deforestation and waste.
K
- Keystone species: A species that plays a crucial role
in the functioning of an ecosystem, often by controlling populations of other
species.
L
- Landfill: A site where waste is buried in the ground, causing
environmental pollution and contributing to climate change through the release
of greenhouse gases.
M
- Microplastics: Tiny plastic particles that accumulate in the
environment, posing a threat to wildlife and potentially human health.
N
- Natural resources: Resources that come from the
natural environment, including water, air, land, minerals, and forests.
O
- Ozone layer: The layer of ozone in Earth's atmosphere that
absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting life on
Earth.
P
- Pollution: The presence or introduction of harmful
substances into the environment, such as air pollution, water pollution, and
soil pollution.
Q
- Quality of life: The overall well-being of
individuals and communities, which is affected by environmental factors such as
access to clean air and water, and a healthy ecosystem.
R
- Renewable energy: Energy sources that can be
replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.
S
- Sustainability: The ability to meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
T
- Temperature: A measure of the average kinetic energy of the
molecules in a substance, including the atmosphere, which affects climate and
weather patterns.
U
- Urbanization: The process of urban growth, which can lead to
habitat loss, pollution, and other environmental issues.
V
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): Chemicals
that evaporate at room temperature and contribute to air pollution and health
problems.
W
- Water cycle: The continuous movement of water on Earth,
including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff, which affects
weather patterns and water availability.
X
- Xenobiotics: Chemicals that are foreign to the environment,
often synthetic, and can have negative impacts on wildlife and human health.
Y
- Yield: The amount of a crop or other product produced per
unit of land, which affects food security and environmental sustainability.
Z
- Zero waste: The practice of reducing, reusing, and
recycling materials to eliminate waste and conserve resources.
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