📚 Topic Summary
Environmental globalization refers to the interconnectedness of environmental issues across the world. It highlights how actions in one country can affect the environment in others, and how global systems influence local environments. Factors like trade, international agreements, and the spread of technology contribute to this complex web of interactions, creating both challenges and opportunities for environmental sustainability.
🌍 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Deforestation |
A. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment. |
| 2. Pollution |
B. The process of clearing forests for other land uses. |
| 3. Biodiversity |
C. The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. |
| 4. Sustainable Development |
D. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
| 5. Climate Change |
E. A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates. |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E)
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the following words: globalization, resources, environment, interconnected, sustainable.
Environmental __________ highlights how the __________ is __________ on a global scale. The overuse of __________ and unsustainable practices threaten the health of our planet. We need __________ solutions to protect our shared future.
(Answers: globalization, environment, interconnected, resources, sustainable)
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
How can international cooperation help address environmental challenges related to globalization?
