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Question		Answer
wpływać na, oddziaływać Influencing or changing something, often negatively. start learning		to affect Pollution can affect human health.
dolegać, boleć Suffering or causing trouble or discomfort. start learning		to ail What ails the environment?
atmosfera Layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life. start learning		atmosphere The atmosphere is becoming polluted.
być świadomym Having knowledge or consciousness about something. start learning		to be aware We need to be aware of the environmental problems.
równowaga State of equilibrium, especially in natural systems. start learning		balance We need to find a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
bioróżnorodność Variety of species within an ecosystem. start learning		biodiversity Biodiversity is important for a healthy ecosystem.
dwutlenek węgla Greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. start learning		carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide emissions contribute to global warming.
katastrofa Large-scale disaster causing significant damage or loss. start learning		catastrophe The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe.
ścinać, wycinać (np. drzewa) Cutting down trees, often leading to deforestation. start learning		to chop down They chopped down the trees to build a new road.
klimat Typical weather conditions over a long period. start learning		climate The climate is changing rapidly.
wody przybrzeżne Ocean waters near the coast, rich in marine life. start learning		coastal waters Coastal waters are often polluted.
zwalczać, walczyć z Fighting against or trying to reduce something. start learning		to combat We need to combat climate change.
zanieczyszczać, skażać Making something impure or harmful through pollution. start learning		to contaminate The water was contaminated with chemicals.
stworzenie, istota Any living organism, like animals or insects. start learning		creature Every creature plays a role in the ecosystem.
niszczyć Damaging something beyond recovery. start learning		to destroy Humans are destroying the environment.
zniszczenie Process of causing extensive damage. start learning		destruction The destruction of the rainforest is a serious problem.
detergent, środek piorący Cleaning substance that can pollute water. start learning		detergent Use eco-friendly detergent.
wymierać Becoming extinct or disappearing from existence. start learning		to die out Many species are dying out due to habitat loss.
zmniejszać się, maleć Reducing or decreasing in size or intensity. start learning		to diminish The ozone layer is diminishing.
brud Loose soil or earth, often unclean. start learning		dirt The dirt contaminated the water supply.
znikać Ceasing to exist or becoming invisible. start learning		to disappear The lake is disappearing due to drought.
katastrofa Large-scale event causing serious harm or damage. start learning		disaster The earthquake was a natural disaster.
usuwanie, utylizacja (np. odpadów) Safe disposal or removal of waste materials. start learning		disposal Proper waste disposal is important.
susza Extended period of abnormally low rainfall. start learning		drought The drought caused a shortage of water.
wysychać Losing moisture and becoming dry. start learning		to dry up The river dried up during the summer.
wysuszać, palić (np. o słońcu) Extreme drying of soil or environment. start learning		to parch The sun parched the earth.
wyrzucać (np. śmieci) Disposing of waste or unwanted materials. start learning		to dump It is illegal to dump waste into the river.
trzęsienie ziemi Sudden shaking of the ground, often destructive. start learning		earthquake The earthquake destroyed many buildings.
ekologia Study of interactions between organisms and their environment. start learning		ecology Ecology is the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
emisja (np. spalin) Release of pollutants or gases into the atmosphere. start learning		emission We need to reduce carbon emissions.
zagrożony (np. gatunek) Species at high risk of extinction. start learning		endangered The panda is an endangered species.
źródło energii Source that provides usable energy. start learning		energy source Solar energy is a renewable energy source.
środowisko Surrounding natural world, including ecosystems. start learning		environment We need to protect the environment.
ewolucja Gradual change in organisms over generations. start learning		evolution Evolution is a slow process.
być narażonym na Being unprotected and open to harmful effects. start learning		to be exposed to People are exposed to pollution every day.
wymarły No longer existing or having died out. start learning		extinct Dinosaurs are extinct.
żyzny (np. o glebie) Capable of supporting abundant plant life. start learning		fertile The soil is fertile.
dym, opary Strong-smelling gas, often from pollution. start learning		fume Car fumes pollute the air.
globalne ocieplenie Gradual increase in Earth's average temperature. start learning		global warming Global warming is a serious threat to the planet.
być szkodliwym Causing damage or negative effects on health. start learning		to be harmful Smoking is harmful to your health.
fala upałów Period of excessively high temperatures. start learning		heat wave The heat wave caused many deaths.
odpady przemysłowe Waste produced by industrial processes. start learning		industrial waste Industrial waste must be disposed of properly.
życie morskie Living organisms in marine environments. start learning		marine life Marine life is threatened by pollution.
gaz ziemny Fossil fuel used for energy production. start learning		natural gas Natural gas is a fossil fuel.
tlen Gas essential for respiration and combustion. start learning		oxygen Trees produce oxygen.
warstwa ozonowa Protective layer in the atmosphere absorbing UV rays. start learning		ozone layer The ozone layer protects us from harmful UV radiation.
pozwolenie Approval to do something, especially environmentally. start learning		permission You need permission to cut down trees in the forest.
trujący Capable of causing illness or death if ingested. start learning		poisonous Some mushrooms are poisonous.
zanieczyszczenie Harmful substances introduced into the environment. start learning		pollution Pollution is a major environmental problem.
zapobieganie Efforts to stop or reduce harm to the environment. start learning		prevention Pollution prevention is important.
chronić Keeping something safe from harm or damage. start learning		to protect We need to protect endangered species.
las deszczowy Dense forest with high rainfall, rich in biodiversity. start learning		rainforest Rainforests are home to many different species.
przetwarzać, recyklingować Converting waste materials into reusable forms. start learning		to recycle We should recycle paper, plastic, and glass.
odnawialny Resources that can be naturally replenished. start learning		renewable Solar energy is a renewable energy source.
wielokrotnego użytku Capable of being used multiple times. start learning		reusable Use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
gleba Top layer of Earth’s surface, where plants grow. start learning		soil Healthy soil is important for plant growth.
powierzchnia Outer part or boundary of an object or land. start learning		surface The surface of the Earth is covered in water.
zagrażać Posing a danger or risk to something. start learning		to threaten Climate change threatens the planet.
pływ (morski) Regular rise and fall of sea level along the coast. start learning		tide The tide is coming in.
odpady toksyczne Hazardous waste materials that can poison. start learning		toxic waste Toxic waste is dangerous.
energia wiatrowa Energy generated by harnessing wind power. start learning		wind energy Wind energy is a clean energy source.

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