Vocabulary
The following is a list of vocabulary about the environment with the definition of each word or expression: Acid rain: acidic precipitation (rainfall) that causes harm to the environment. It is formed in the atmosphere when industrial waste gases combine with water. Activists: people who show their strong support of a cause through action, especially political action. Animal rights: the natural rights of animals to live free of human dangers and exploitation. Biodegradable: generally referring to packaging, it means something than can be decomposed by bacteria or other organisms. Breeding in captivity: the reproduction of animals in confinement, not in their natural habitats. Carbon footprint: a measurement of the amount of carbon-dioxide a person adds to the atmosphere. Clearcutting : forestry or logging practice in which most or all trees in an area are cut down Climate change: global changes in temperature, wind patterns, rainfall, et...