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global warming

An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere caused by the increase of certain gases, especially carbon dioxide.

<p>An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere caused by the increase of certain gases, especially carbon dioxide.</p>
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renewable energy

a type of energy that can be replaced naturally, e.g. wind or solar

<p>a type of energy that can be replaced naturally, e.g. wind or solar</p>
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fossil fuels

a natural fuel such as coal or or oil that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals and plants

<p>a natural fuel such as coal or or oil that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals and plants</p>
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solar power

energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy

<p>energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy</p>
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tidal power

Electricity generated by the movement of sea water caused by the tides

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wave power

Is electrical power produced from ocean waves that is used to turn an electrical generator

<p>Is electrical power produced from ocean waves that is used to turn an electrical generator</p>
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biofuel

fuel from organic sources

<p>fuel from organic sources</p>
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natural gas

a gas with high methane content, found along with various fossil fuels and is used as a fuel.

<p>a gas with high methane content, found along with various fossil fuels and is used as a fuel.</p>
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shale gas

gas that comes directly from a source rock (organic shale)

<p>gas that comes directly from a source rock (organic shale)</p>
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hydroelectric power

power generated from moving water.

<p>power generated from moving water.</p>
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nuclear power

energy from splitting Uranium atoms

<p>energy from splitting Uranium atoms</p>
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wind power

power derived from the wind

<p>power derived from the wind</p>
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power station

a factory where electricity is produced

<p>a factory where electricity is produced</p>
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pylon

a tall metal structure that supports wires carrying electricity

<p>a tall metal structure that supports wires carrying electricity</p>
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wind farm

area where many windmills use wind to generate electricity

<p>area where many windmills use wind to generate electricity</p>
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wind turbine

A propeller driven by the wind and connected to a generator. The wind makes it turn the generator, which produces electricity.

<p>A propeller driven by the wind and connected to a generator. The wind makes it turn the generator, which produces electricity.</p>
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oil rig

a large structure on the land or in the sea, which has equipment for getting oil from under the ground

<p>a large structure on the land or in the sea, which has equipment for getting oil from under the ground</p>
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coal mine

deep hole or system of holes under the ground from which coal is removed

<p>deep hole or system of holes under the ground from which coal is removed</p>
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solar panel

a device used to capture light energy from the sun and convert it into electrical energy

<p>a device used to capture light energy from the sun and convert it into electrical energy</p>
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carbon footprint

the amount of carbon dioxide that a person or organization produces by the things they do, used as a way of measuring the amount of harm they do to the environment

<p>the amount of carbon dioxide that a person or organization produces by the things they do, used as a way of measuring the amount of harm they do to the environment</p>
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climate change

a permanent change in the Earth's weather conditions

<p>a permanent change in the Earth's weather conditions</p>
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CO2 emissions

the release of carbon dioxide caused by the burning of fossil fuels

<p>the release of carbon dioxide caused by the burning of fossil fuels</p>
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exhaust fumes

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

<p>gases ejected from an engine as waste products</p>
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greenhouse gases

gases, especially carbon dioxide or methane, that are thought to trap heat above the Earth and cause the greenhouse effect

<p>gases, especially carbon dioxide or methane, that are thought to trap heat above the Earth and cause the greenhouse effect</p>
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methane pollution

release of a gas produced by bacteria from hydrogen and carbon dioxide into the environment

<p>release of a gas produced by bacteria from hydrogen and carbon dioxide into the environment</p>
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breeding

the activity of keeping animals or plants in order to produce animals or plants that have particular qualities

<p>the activity of keeping animals or plants in order to produce animals or plants that have particular qualities</p>
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captivity

when a person or animal is kept in a prison, cage etc and not allowed to go where they want

<p>when a person or animal is kept in a prison, cage etc and not allowed to go where they want</p>
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conservation

protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment

<p>protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment</p>
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extinction

when a particular type of animal or plant stops existing

<p>when a particular type of animal or plant stops existing</p>
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habitat

the natural home of a plant or animal

<p>the natural home of a plant or animal</p>
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poaching

illegally catching or shooting animals, birds, or fish, especially on private land without permission

<p>illegally catching or shooting animals, birds, or fish, especially on private land without permission</p>
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reserve

an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected

<p>an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected</p>
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threat

something that is a source of danger

<p>something that is a source of danger</p>
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live in the wild

live in nature

<p>live in nature</p>
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digest food

break down food to get energy and nutrients

<p>break down food to get energy and nutrients</p>
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vast amount

large in quantity

<p>large in quantity</p>