Unit 8 : Environmental Issues Topic : Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable answer.

disposestrewnnatural disastersreservoirs disinfectant excessive prevent

habitatoverflows Wastedevelopmentensureflash floodabsorb

balancefoulland clearing threatened deforestationvolunteerhaze

barrenscorchingStenchdiseasescontaminatedreplantedpollution

environment carnivorousherbivoroussearssafeguardweb of lifeunhygienic

1. Plants ____________________ sunlight to grow roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. 2. Natural disasters and humans actions could change the _____________ of nature. 3. It is our responsibility to _____________ the ecosystem and maintain its balance. 4. We cannot ______________ natural disasters but we can curb them. 5. _____________________ like earthquakes, floods and fires started by lightning happen all over the world. 6. _____________________ cutting of trees affect the balance of nature. 7. Land clearing for _____________________ affects the natural flow of water of the area and it will cause _______________________ and disrupts peoples daily lives. 8. _____________ smell from the landfill is unbearable. 9. Chlorine and ____________________ are needed to kill the microorganism. 10. The fully treated water is stored in __________________. 11. The __________________ is so thick that the citizens are asked to wear masks when they go outdoors. 12. Many animals lose their _____________ because of the excessive cutting and burning of forests. 13. The council ensures that the collection of household _____________ is regular in every neighbourhood. 14. Garbage that ______________ the bins causes dogs, cats and rats rampaging through the garbage. 15. The irresponsible residents ______________ the rubbish everywhere in the park. 16. The residents are asked to ___________ the waste into the garbage bins provided. 17. ____________________________ can cause rivers to be polluted. 18. Many animals are ________________ because of the deforestation. 19. The students _________________ to clean the drains. 20. ____________ are spread by the presence of pest and _____________ condition of the area. 21. The smell of the garbage is __________________ and it attracts the pests rampaging it. 22. The sun is hot and it ______________ our skin. 23. The students are asked not to drink the water because it is _____________________.24. The forest is ______________ due to deforestation. 25. Human actions cause ________________ to the earth. 26. ___________________ animals eat plants and __________________ animals eat meat.27. New trees should be __________________ where forests have been cleared.28. The ___________________ heat affected the growth of the plants. 29. We are responsible for our actions towards the _______________________. 30. Human actions include air and water pollution and excessive cutting of trees affect the _______________________.