本 Solutions - 初中級 - ユニット 4 - 4H

used to introduce an opposing statement

それにもかかわらず

to cause something to change

変更する

to make something happen, usually something bad

引き起こす

a fight between different military forces during a war

戦闘

to go in front of or beside someone or something in order to show them the way or to make them go in a particular direction

導く

to make a waste product usable again

リサイクルする

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

減少する

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

気候変動

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

プラスチック

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

紙

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

グラス

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

炭素

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

排出

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

地球温暖化

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

行動

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

環境に優しい

a type of life that a person or group is living

ライフスタイル

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

使い果たす

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

天然資源

to have faith in someone or something

頼る

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

化石燃料

to release gases or odors into the air

放出する

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

二酸化炭素

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

保護する

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

絶滅危惧種

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

カーボンフットプリント

to devote a lot of effort, time, etc. to something from which one expects to achieve a good result

投資する

describing a contract, agreement, etc. that can be continued for a further period of time

再生可能な

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

エネルギー

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

救う