Environment Adèle Pellerin

10 Environment terms

Work for English class.

A biofuel
Noun
An oil product substitutes, made from vegetables such as sunflower.
Example: Biofuels is eco-friendly, and help to preserve our planet.
fr: Un biocarburant
Acid rain
Noun
Rain with chemical/acid particles in it due to pollution.
Example: Acid rains generate breathing problems.
fr: Pluie acide
Aerosol
Noun
Particles in the air, made with a solid or liquid substance.
Example: Our deodorants release a lot of aerosol in the air.
fr: Aérosol
Biodegradable
Adjective
Which doesn’t pollute, can be absorbed by nature.
Example: This bag is biodegradable.
fr: Biodégradable
Clean energy
Noun
Sustainable energy, made from natural resources.
Example: Nowadays we need to use clean energy more and more.
fr: Énergie propre
Ecosystem
Noun
The all in an environment composed by all species of animals and plants which live together.
Example: Each ecosystem is fragile and must be protected.
fr: Écosystème
Fossil fuel
Noun
Fuel unsustainable such as oil.
Example: We can’t use fossil fuel forever.
fr: Carburant fossile
Kyoto protocol
Noun
Protocol which aim at reducing the emissions of 6 greenhouse gases.
Example: Kyoto protocol was signed in 1997.
fr: Protocole de Kyoto
Pesticides
Noun
Chemical products against parasites in agriculture.
Example: Pesticides are used in agriculture.
fr: Pesticides
Wind energy
Noun
Sustainable energy made from the wind strength through wind turbine blades.
Example: Nowadays we need to use more and more wind energy.
fr: Energie éolienne