GEP 10 Final Vocab Review: Modern Life, Environment & Health

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering vocabulary terms, definitions, and sentence completions for modern life, environment, and health topics.

Regular exercise and taking time to relax can improve your __________.

mental well-being

High inflation usually reduces a household's __________, meaning people can buy fewer items.

purchasing power

Reduce __________ by making a shopping list before going to the supermarket.

impulse buy

Solar and wind energy are two examples of __________ power sources.

sustainable

__________ threatens many wildlife species by destroying the trees they live in.

Deforestation

Parks and sports facilities provide space for community __________.

recreation

Modern __________ encourages people to buy brand-new products constantly.

consumerism

The polar bear's natural __________ is shrinking due to global warming.

habitat

A coral reef is known for its high __________, hosting thousands of different sea creatures.

biodiversity

Sitting at a computer all day can cause health problems related to a __________.

sedentary lifestyle

__________ is defined as a system that encourages a habit of buying and consuming a lot of goods and services.

Consumerism

An __________ is something bought without planning or thinking beforehand.

impulse buy

__________ is the financial ability to buy goods and services.

Purchasing power

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or organism is called a __________.

habitat

Able to be maintained at a certain level without exhausting natural resources is the definition of __________.

sustainable

The purposeful clearing or thinning of forested trees by humans is called __________.

deforestation

__________ refers to the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a specific place.

Biodiversity

A __________ is a type of lifestyle involving little or no physical activity.

sedentary lifestyle

Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working is referred to as __________.

recreation

A state of psychological health, happiness, and emotional balance is called __________.

mental well-being