Green Living - Test 2 Vocabulary

A collection of 45 vocabulary flashcards covering environmental terms, collocations, and synonyms from the Green Living - Test 2 lecture notes.

pesticide

A substance used for killing insects, especially those that damage crops.

fertilizer

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.

organic

Natural; produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

processed

Food that has been treated or prepared through a special method, often for preservation or commercialization.

imported

Brought in from a foreign country for sale or use.

contamination

The action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning.

rinse out

To wash the inside of something with clean water to remove dirt or soap.

put away

To store something in the place where it is usually kept when not in use.

hand over

To deliver or give responsibility for something to someone else.

look after

To care for or take charge of someone or something.

landfill

A place to dispose of waste material by burying it, especially as a method of filling in or extending usable land.

reservoir

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.

renovation

The action of repairing, cleaning, and improving a building or structure; restoration.

expansion

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth.

preservation

The act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition; conservation.

modernization

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

purchase

The act of buying something; to acquire by paying money for it.

exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return; to swap or trade.

release

To allow a substance, such as toxins or energy, to escape or to emit it.

preserve

To maintain or keep something in its original state or in good condition.

absorb

To take in or soak up (energy, liquid, or knowledge) by chemical or physical action.

renewable

Relating to a natural resource or source of energy that is not depleted when used.

contaminated

Made impure or unfit for use by exposure to polluting substances; polluted.

biodegradable

Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms.

portable

Able to be easily carried or moved, especially because of being a lighter and smaller version than usual; movable.

reusable

Able to be used again or more than once.

fragile

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

container

An object such as a box or bin that can be used to hold or transport something.

observe

To watch or monitor something carefully; also means to follow or obey rules.

identify

To recognize or find a problem, source, or trend.

promote

To support or encourage the progress, existence, or public awareness of something.

carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, produced by a person, group, or activity.

compost

Decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer; manure.

resource

A stock or supply of money, materials, or other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization.

excessive

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; extreme.

ecotourism

Tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts.

pressing

Requiring immediate attention; urgent.

trivial

Of little value or importance; unimportant.

sustainable

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, particularly in terms of ecological balance.

wasteful

Using or expending something of value, like time or resources, carelessly or to no purpose.

feasible

Possible to do easily or conveniently; likely.

eco-friendly

Not harmful to the environment.

immediate

Occurring or done at once; instant.

decompose

To make or become rotten; to decay or break down.