global warming
Global warming is the slow increase in the Earth's temperature because of pollution. It happens when certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, making the planet hotter over time.
Exemples
3 sur 5We need to stop global warming to save the polar bears.
We must end the planet's heating to help polar bears live.
The government is discussing new laws to reduce global warming.
Leaders are talking about rules to lower the Earth's heat.
Global warming is making my summers way too hot.
The world getting warmer makes my summer days very uncomfortable.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Globe' (the Earth) inside a 'Warm' oven.
Quiz rapide
Scientists say that _____ is making the ice melt at the North Pole.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : global warming
Exemples
We need to stop global warming to save the polar bears.
everydayWe must end the planet's heating to help polar bears live.
The government is discussing new laws to reduce global warming.
formalLeaders are talking about rules to lower the Earth's heat.
Global warming is making my summers way too hot.
informalThe world getting warmer makes my summer days very uncomfortable.
Researchers are studying the effects of global warming on ocean levels.
academicScientists are looking at how the Earth's heat changes the sea.
Our company wants to lower its impact on global warming.
businessOur business wants to help stop the Earth from getting hotter.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
the threat of global warming
the danger that the world getting hotter brings
combat global warming
to fight against the Earth's rising temperature
impact of global warming
the change caused by the Earth getting warmer
Souvent confondu avec
Weather is what happens today (rain/sun); global warming is a long-term change in temperature.
Global warming is specifically the rise in heat; climate change includes all changes like rain and wind patterns.
Notes d'usage
Use 'global warming' when talking specifically about the Earth's temperature going up. It is usually an uncountable noun and does not need 'a' or 'an'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'the global warming' in general sentences. Use it without 'the' when speaking about the concept generally, like 'Global warming is a problem.'
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Globe' (the Earth) inside a 'Warm' oven.
Origine du mot
From 'global' (meaning the whole world) and 'warming' (the process of becoming hot).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
It is a very common topic in news, schools, and politics worldwide because it affects everyone's future.
Quiz rapide
Scientists say that _____ is making the ice melt at the North Pole.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : global warming
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Plus de mots sur nature
high
A1tall
rainforest
A1A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.
wetland
A1A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.
coral reef
A1A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.
vegetation
A1Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.
foliage
A1Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.
canopy
A1A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.
photosynthesis
A1Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.
pollination
A1Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.
seedling
A1A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.
Commentaires (0)
Connectez-vous pour CommenterCommencez à apprendre les langues gratuitement
Commence Gratuitement