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The process of cutting down the trees of a forest.
deforestation
a long period with little or no rain
drought
an overflow of water onto land that is not normally under water
flood
an increase in the world's temperatures, which many scientists believe is caused in part by the greenhouse effect
Global warming
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. Hurricanes usually form in the West Indian region of the Atlantic
hurricane
A rise in the level of the world's oceans due to the effects of global warming
Rising sea level
a fire, especially in natural surroundings, that burns rapidly and uncontrollably over a large area
wildfire
Can you name a natural resource that is harmful to the environment?
Oil, coal or gas.
Something that is dirty or harmful for the environment, such as burning coal or driving cars. (p_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
pollution
When you destroy (melt or crush) something and then use the material to make something new.
recycle
