Thẻ ghi nhớ: The world around us II 4-5-8-13-20-20/09 | Quizlet

exhaust fumes

gases or steam produced by an engine as it works.
Any further measures to reduce exhaust fumes must depend on research which is now being undertaken.

undertaken(a)

done or committed to do with responsibility or effort.

to get back to nature

to start living a more simple life, often in the country.
Hire some bikes and spend all day exploring the winding forest paths, try out archery coaching or get back to nature and climb the new tree house.

heavy industry / light industry

industry that requires a large capital investment and that produces items used in other industries.
The plan allows for a rise in carbon dioxide emissions from heavy industry

humanitarian aid

assistance to people in distress.
She says that finding ways to improve humanitarian aid through raising awareness and building relationships with big business is her key motivation.

poach(v)

to hunt illegally.
The farmer claimed that he shot the men because they were poaching on his land.

oil spill

An accidental release of oil into a body of water.
We can therefore conclude that there is a mobilizing effect in the earthquake and oil spill domains.

loss of habitat

the decline in areas of land where animals and plants would normally exist.
Tigers in the wild face pressure because of a loss of habitat and poaching.

a torrential rain

very heavy rain.
A torrential rain soaked the festival.

environmentally friendly

We will use environmentally friendly energy sources.