Global environment glossary[1]
- 1. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT These words will help you describe landscapes. NOUNS VERBS ADJECTIVES bay nature appreciate adventurous inspiring beach nest blow amazing interesting bird oasis catch astonishing large breeze ocean climb breathtaking magnificent building palm tree cover brilliant muddy bush path detect calm narrow canyon rain discover charming open cascade rainforest enjoy chill peaceful cave ray experience clear pleasant city river extend cloudless pleasurable cliff rock fall cold preserved cloud root feel comfortable profound coast sailing ship float deep pure cottage sand flow degraded quiet countryside sea fly delicate romantic crag seagull hear dense shallow creek seed hide divine soft desert shore invite enjoyable stormy field sky lay eye-catching striking fish skyscraper listen fantastic strong flowers snow notice fascinating sublime forest soil observe fertile sunny glacier stream protect freezing superb grass Sun rest gentle thick hill sunrise reveal glorious thrilling island sunset sail high unattractive lake sunshine see hot unique land tree sense huge warm leaf valley shake illuminating wonderful log village show imposing meadow water sing impressive moon waterfall smell moss wind stare mountain suggest swing walk whisper Humanity’s footprint on the Earth has affected the planet’s life systems. Here are some environment threats and warning signs. acid rain gas emission raw sewage air pollution genetically modified food refugees animals and plants in risk of extinction glacier discharge renewable resource avalanches global warming sand storms carbon dioxide greenhouse effect sea / ocean / water pollution chemical discharges heat wave sea level rise climate change huge waves / tidal wave (Tsunami) severe rainfalls coastal erosion hurricane soil erosion death of coral reefs ice melting/ice caps melting sprawl deforestation industrial pollution temperature rise depletion of fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) landslides toxic waste desertification leaded fuel traffic fumes (exhaust fumes) drought litter urban development earthquakes noise pollution urban smog Earth’s resources nuclear wastes volcanic eruptions endangered species oil discharges from ships unsustainable water consumption epidemics overfishing (industrial fishing) water shortages excessive energy consumption overpopulation waste extreme weather ozone depletion (ozone layer) whale & shark hunting famine pesticide use wildfires flooding