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vocabulary and questions

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Match the vocabulary to the pictures. There may be more than one answer 5 _________________
to each picture. Then answer the questions.
1 What do you know about wind power?………………………………………………………………………
2 What are some examples of extreme weather events?…………………………………………………………
3 Are you worried about poor air quality ? Explain. ……………………………………………………
4 How can you reduce your carbon foot print? ……………………………………………………………………
5 What is the biggest environmental crisis in your country?………………………………………………………
6 How can you help create a sustainable environment? …………………………………………………………
7 What other environmental problem are you concerned about?…………………………………………………
Answers

1 forest fires
2 fracking
3 water crisis/drought
4 carbon footprint
5 extreme weather
6 oil spill
7 sustainable environment
8 flooding
9 pollution/poor air quality
10 wind power
11 melting ice cap