The Environment

2. process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
5. long-term changes in climate, including temperature, rainfall, and extreme weather
8. the gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature due to human activity
9. gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming
10. materials like water, coal, oil, and forests that people use to meet their needs
11. facilities where electricity is produced for homes and businesses
13. using resources in a way that does not damage the environment for future generations

1. energy from natural sources that can be replaced quickly, such as wind or sun
3. the large-scale cutting down of trees, often to clear land for farming or building
4. tall machines with blades that convert wind energy into electricity
6. energy released from atoms in a nuclear reactor and used to produce electricity
7. physical or environmental damage caused to people, animals, or nature
12. flat devices that absorb sunlight and turn it into electrical energy