Habitat, The natural environment where a plant or animal lives., Die out, To become extinct; when a species no longer exists., Be under threat, To be in danger of harm or extinction., Endangered species, A type of animal or plant that is at risk of dying out., Deforestation, The cutting down of large areas of forest., Contamination, The process of making something dirty or unsafe by adding harmful substances., Exhaust fumes, Gases released from vehicles, often harmful to the environment., Acid rain, Rain that contains harmful chemicals from pollution., Global warming, The gradual increase in Earth’s temperature due to pollution., Greenhouse effect, The process where gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere., Toxic waste, Dangerous chemical waste that can harm people and the environment., Flood, A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry., Drought, A long period with little or no rain., Earthquake, A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth’s crust., Man-made disaster, A harmful event caused by human activity (e.g. oil spills, explosions)., Poaching, Illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals., Illegal dumping, Disposing of waste in places where it is not allowed., Landfill, A place where rubbish is buried in the ground., Wildlife conservation, Protecting animals and their natural habitats., Go green, To start living in a way that is environmentally friendly.

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