SQA HIGHER THEME 4 :TOPIC 1 : THE ENVIRONMENT Crossword
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2) existing as a natural or basic part of something3) full of respect and admiration:5) the problem of the gradual rise in temperature of the earth`s atmosphere , caused by an increase gases such as carbon dioxide in the air surrounding the earth , which trap the heat the sun 6) process in which quality of sth is damaged or destroyed 7) to trick somebody8) firmly held9) to have power or a very strong influence (Fundamentalist beliefs hold sway over whole districts, ensuring the popularity of religious leaders)10) If a feeling or the effect of something wears off, it gradually disappears11) very tired , both physically and mentally ; exhausted 12) reduction 13) the most exciting and important part of sth14) having some of the same qualities ; similar to 16) native19) growth , progress involving the natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment20) not clear 21) plants and animals living on the land or on the ground rather than in water, trees, or in the air 22) the winning of an election with an extremely large number of votes (The opinion polls are predicting a Labour landslide in next week's election. a landslide victory)23) a period of time spent praying , studying or thinking quietly away from normal activities or duties 24) extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination27) uprising 29) cutting food waste into smaller pieces 30) a measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by the daily activities of a person or company31) unintentionally ; by accident ; without intending to 33) a person who usually doubts that claims or statements are true 36) to be in secret agreement with sb/sth in order to do sth dishonest or to trick people 37) agreement between people to act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone (It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network40) to steer a course through sth.42) Making a hypocritical show of being morally superior to other people.46) adj. harsh, grating48) clandestine; stealthy50) the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behaviour and relationships of a person or group(national ethos working-class ethos The ethos of the traditional family firm is under threat52) thick , flat piece of substance such as concrete 55) quickly wash the inside of something with clean water58) almost59) to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone(formal I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said) |
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1) the total quantity or mass ( =weight) of plants and animals in a particular area or volume 3) a container used for storing or putting objects in4) minor, insignificant, small, slight, little6) annoyed or disappointed 15) having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel17) rate of increase which gathers as sth becomes larger 18) irritation, frustration25) an area of land on which there are a lot of windmills or wind turbines for producing electricity 26) hardly any ; not very much and not as much as there should be 28) to make an organization or process simpler and more effective32) causing as little damage to the planet as possible 34) to say sth in a way that makes it seem more important than it really is ; exaggerate 35) helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable (It might be expedient not to pay him until the work is finished)38) control or influence39) used to describe when a person or group of people who have been treated badly for a long time suddenly become forceful and stop accepting a difficult situation41) the production or sending out carbon dioxide 43) formal offer to do a job 44) a feeling of friendship and trust among people who work or spend a lot of time together 45) a feeling that sth bad is going to happen47) to control or limit something that is not wanted(The government should act to curb tax evasion)49) any of the gases that are thought to cause the greenhouse effect , especially carbon dioxide 51) Making a hypocritical show of being morally superior to other people.53) believing that you are morally better than other people54) deeply established; firmly rooted56) a small creature with a long, thin, soft body and no legs57) petrol with lead added to it 59) completely,totally,utterly60) a large container in a public place where people can leave their empty bottles so that the glass can be used again (=recycled ) 61) capable of working ; feasible62) animals or plants , which may soon no longer exist ; animals which are threatened with extinction63) describes weather that is unpleasant, especially cold wind and rain,суровый64) a place where large amount of food , goods or equipment are stored65) If someone is racked with pain or an emotion, they suffer a lot because of it66) products that are not harming the natural world and ecosystem67) very tired68) public discussion or argument about sth that many people strongly disagree about , disapprove of 69) a layer of ozone high above the earth`s surface that helps to protect the earth from harmful radiation from the sun 70) the increase in temperature of the earth`s atmosphere , which is caused by the increase of particular gases , especially carbon dioxide 71) fuel such as coal or oil , which was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants 72) a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully 73) successfully deal with sth, such as a problem, or difficult situation |
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