Real Life: Environmental Terms (6)

Many architects, engineers, master builders and designers are using more and more ......... designs in recent years. This refers to designs and building plans that adhere to environmentally-friendly practices. As well, eco-friendly materials and energy sources, such as recycled products and solar panels, are often used.
root
green
mine

A ......... approach is an effort that involves local and one-on-one methods. For example, a survey where researchers speak directly to the people of a community is an example of this.
lawnmower
grassroots
lumber mill

......... usually refers to raw and/or treated wood that is used in various building and construction efforts.
Lumber
Mines
Fauna

Ozone ......... refers to the shrinking ozone layer in the atmosphere. This is a protective layer that filters out harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun.
depletion
savings
bargain

Low-......... vehicles are ones that emit lower pollution levels in comparison to traditional, combustion vehicles that usually release a large amount of pollutants.
development
emission
coal

......... emissions are lethal and poisonous pollutants that are released into the atmosphere. These chemicals are also often ejected into water supplies and onto land.
Executable
Liberation
Toxic

The ......... population of an ecosystem refers to the animal population that lives in that certain area.
flora
fill
fauna

......... refers to the removal and collection of naturally occurring minerals like gold and silver from the earth.
Meeting
Logging
Mining

......... refers to garbage or rubbish that is scattered about an area in a very untidy and unkempt manner. People who do this create a very untidy atmosphere that is bothersome and dirty.
Litter
Cutback
Cement

.........-development refers to the development of land that has destroyed and damaged natural environments.
Tumble
Decline
Over