Environmental Disaster Prevention and Response

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Course Outline

  1. Natural disasters and human causes
  2. Environmental problems and matching definitions
  3. How to save Earth collocations
  4. Synonyms practice from word list
  5. Antonyms practice from word list
  6. Must have for logical past deduction
  7. Listening comprehension: articles and deadlines
  8. Listening comprehension: Diana and practice test
  9. Spelling and missing words in dialogue
  10. Communicative function: offering help
  11. Pronunciation: similar underlined sounds
  12. Grammar and vocabulary: mobile addiction and disability

1. Natural disasters and human causes

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Natural disaster: A natural disaster is an event mainly caused by natural forces rather than human activity.
  • Human-caused disaster: A human-caused disaster is an environmental or hazard event mainly caused by human activities.
  • Air pollution: Air pollution is contamination of the air by harmful substances released into the atmosphere.
  • Deforestation: Deforestation is the destruction or removal of forests, reducing habitats and increasing environmental damage.
  • Chemical leak: A chemical leak is the release of harmful chemicals into the environment, often polluting land or water.

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1. Which event is mainly caused by natural forces rather than by human activity?

2. Which term means the long-term heating of the Earth’s climate system?

3. Which collocation best fits the idea of protecting the environment by saving resources?

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Natural disaster β€” caused by?

Mainly caused by natural forces.

Human-caused disaster β€” example?

Air pollution, deforestation, chemical leak.

Air pollution β€” definition?

Contamination of air by harmful substances.

Deforestation β€” impact?

Reduces habitats and increases environmental damage.

Chemical leak β€” effect?

Pollutes land or water with harmful chemicals.

Global warming β€” linked to?

Rising planet temperature due to pollution.

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