Unit 4 - 4E

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

Smoke rose from the chimney on the cold winter morning.

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

The automobile factory produces thousands of cars each month.

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

The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants.

a cloud of chemicals produced by burning something

Smoke rose from the chimney as the fire burned inside.

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation.

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels.

to freely express one's deep emotions, thoughts, or feelings

She called her best friend to pour out her sorrows after the breakup.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.

to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

to move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them

She saw her friend across the room and decided to come up to say hello.

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication.

to make something warm or hot

I'm going to heat up some curry for lunch.

(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

The factory will close down next month.

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

She used the milk up in the recipe, so we need to buy more.

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Some endangered species are at risk of dying out due to habitat loss.

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

Climate change is a major concern for future generations.

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

The organization encourages its members to take action on social justice issues by participating in advocacy campaigns.

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

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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

Scientists link global warming to rising sea levels.

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

The polar ice caps are melting due to climate change.

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest.

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

Solar panels are a popular way to harness renewable energy.

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

The city is located 50 meters above sea level.

the average temperature of the Earth's land and ocean surfaces measured across the globe

The global surface temperature has increased steadily over the past century.