Our Changing Planet

Changes in weather patterns over a long time

A short storm in summer

A new weather forecast

The study of the atmosphere

Planting new trees

Cleaning up the environment

Making the air, water, or soil dirty

Reducing carbon emissions

To burn waste

To reuse materials to make something new

To throw away rubbish

To save water

 Renewable energy from the sun

Plastic waste in the ocean

Rare minerals from the ground

Energy sources like coal, oil, and gas

Cutting down trees in forests 

Planting new trees in forests

Protecting wild animals

Building houses in the countryside

A sudden freeze of the Earth

 A change in ocean currents

A gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature

The growth of the ozone layer

Non-replaceable resources like coal

Natural resources that can be replaced or reused

Resources found on other planet

New technology gadgets

In danger of disappearing

No longer existing 

Found only in zoos

Rare and valuable

Building more factories and cities

Using up all natural resources quickly

Development that meets needs without harming the planet 

 Creating artificial forests

Materials that last forever

Materials made of plastic

Materials used for recycling

Materials that break down naturally 

Clean air for breathing

Air that comes from plants

A gas that is always cold

Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere

Cutting down trees for wood

Protecting nature and resources

Building more cities

Using cars more often