Y07W04VC Theme Words — Climate change

The release or discharge of a substance, especially gas, into the atmosphere or environment.

Word family: emissions (n. plural), emitted (v.)

Example: Carbon dioxide emissions from cars and factories contribute to climate change.

Synonyms: discharge, release, output

Collocations: carbon emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, reduce emissions

A result, effect, or outcome that follows from an action or cause.

Word family: consequences (n. plural), consequential (adj.)

Example: One major consequence of climate change is rising sea levels, which threatens coastal communities.

Synonyms: result, effect, outcome

Collocations: major consequence, serious consequence, unintended consequence

Able to be maintained or continued long-term without depleting resources or causing environmental damage.

Word family: sustainability (n.), sustainably (adv.)

Example: Sustainable farming practices protect soil and reduce the need for harmful chemicals.

Synonyms: renewable, eco-friendly, responsible

Collocations: sustainable development, sustainable practices, sustainable energy

To suppose or believe that something is true without having proof; to take on a role or responsibility.

Word family: assumes (v.), assumption (n.), assumed (adj.)

Example: We should not assume that climate change will fix itself without human action.

Synonyms: suppose, believe, presume

Collocations: assume that, assume responsibility, reasonable assumption

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives; the natural world including air, water, and soil.

Word family: environments (n. plural), environmental (adj.), environmentally (adv.)

Example: Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.

Synonyms: surroundings, habitat, ecosystem

Collocations: natural environment, environmental damage, environmental policy

An advantage, profit, or positive effect that results from something.

Word family: benefits (n. plural), beneficial (adj.), benefit (v.)

Example: Renewable energy has many benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Synonyms: advantage, profit, gain

Collocations: environmental benefit, long-term benefit, mutual benefit

Facts, information, or signs that provide proof or support for a belief or claim.

Word family: evidential (adj.), evidently (adv.)

Example: Scientists have presented strong evidence that human activities are causing climate change.

Synonyms: proof, data, indication

Collocations: scientific evidence, strong evidence, clear evidence

An idea, principle, or general notion that is understood or taught.

Word family: concepts (n. plural), conceptual (adj.)

Example: Understanding the concept of the greenhouse effect helps explain global warming.

Synonyms: idea, principle, notion

Collocations: key concept, basic concept, scientific concept

A connecting phrase used to introduce what a statement suggests or indicates without saying it directly.

Example: Average global temperatures are rising each year. This implies that the planet is becoming warmer on average.

Synonyms: this suggests, this means, this indicates

Collocations: this implies that, which implies, strongly implies