| A | B |
| plant | to put into the ground so that it will grow |
| seed | the part of the plant from which a new plant grows |
| sow | to scatter seeds over the ground |
| bloom | to have flowers |
| patch | a small piece of ground where something grows |
| disposable | made to be thrown away after being used once |
| reusable | able to be used again |
| recycle | to make fit for use again |
| waste | to use in a careless way |
| pollute | to make air or water dirty |
| tropical | hot and humid |
| rain forest | a dense forest that gets much rain |
| environment | all the things that surround a living thing |
| community | a group of plants and animals that live in the same area and depend on each other |
| asphalt | a dark substance mixed with sand and gravel to pave roads |
| barrio | a Spanish word meaning a section or suburb of a city |
| highway | a main road |
| playground | an outdoor play area for children |
| municipal | having to do with the government of a town |
| neighborhood | a small area in a town or city where people live |