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8
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the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community (2 words)
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9
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able to be maintained at a certain level
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11
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not renewable
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13
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not harmful to the environment
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14
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residual radioactive material propelled into the upper atmosphere following a nuclear explosion (2 words)
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15
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a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting chiefly of carbonized plant matter used as fuel
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16
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the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
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17
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a gaseous compound that absorbs infrared radiation and traps heat in the atmosphere (2 words)
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18
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a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
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19
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dangerous
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21
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gases ejected from an engine as waste products
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23
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rubbish such as paper, cans, and bottles left lying in an open or public place
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24
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the alternate rising and falling of the surface of the ocean that happens twice a day
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1
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a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation
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2
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a luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas (2 words)
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3
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at risk of extinction
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4
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the native fauna of a region
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5
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a sudden violent shaking of the ground
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6
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prohibit
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7
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any illness due predominantly to harmful substances/ certain tasks encountered at work (2 words)
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10
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a group of people seeking to influence legislators on a particular issue
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12
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an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
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18
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intended to be thrown away after use
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20
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a place where rubbish is thrown
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22
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to waste
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