Livro Top Notch 3B - Unidade 10 - Lição 4

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

energia

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

meio ambiente

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

poluição, contaminação

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

mudança climática

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

energia, potência

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

renovável, prorrogável

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

eficiente, produtivo

to become larger in amount or size

aumentar, crescer

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

aumento, crescimento

to become less in amount, size, or degree

diminuir, reduzir

the process or act of having or causing a reduction in quality, size, quantity, intensity, etc.

diminuição, redução