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Drought noun [ C or U ]
a long period when there is little or no rain:
This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.
B2 the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe
out:
Carbon dioxide emissions
- Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
- A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) has one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms
- Microbes decompose organic waste into a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide
- The increased use of natural gas will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions
- There has been a sudden and worrying rise in the level of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere.
Drought noun
C2 a long period when there is little or no rain:
This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.
The atmosphere B2
Emission noun
uk /im.n/ us /im.n/
Ice cap noun uk /as kp/ us /as kp/ also ice sheet
Sea defences noun UK specialized US sea defense /si dfens/ /si dfens/
ways of protecting land from being flooded or worn away by the sea
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Possible answers
I'm not sure we are doing enough to save the planet. The more trees we cut
down, the worse soil erosion will get.
This will lead to severe famine and food shortages. After all, we only have finite
resources.
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Possible answers
- Recycle glass, paper and cans.
- Don't carry shopping in plastic carrier bags.
- Don't use disposable containers or cups.
- Turn off lights, computers and TVs.
- Turn down the thermostat in your room.
- Plant a tree.
- Ride a bike to work or college.
- Use recycled stationery and toilet paper.
- If you use a car, go electric and share car space.
- Use energy-efficient light bulbs.
- Volunteer to help in local environmental programmes.
- Fix any dripping taps.
- Always use biodegradable products.
- Don't use herbicides or insecticides in your garden.
- Use paper carefully.
- Turn off the tap when you clean your teeth.
- Use washing machines that use less water.