058. Climate Change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

to bring something into existence or make something happen

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

to come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

a long period of time when there is not much raining

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

to do something for a special reason

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

to make a waste product usable again

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

(of a product or system) using less energy while still achieving the same level of performance or output

to keep something from being used or wasted, particularly so that it can be used or enjoyed in the right time in the future

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

to use something without care or more than needed

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow