| A | B |
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| atmosphere N. | the layers of gas that surround earth |
| climate N. | the usual weather in a place |
| environment N. | surroundings and conditions that affect the growth of living things |
| contribute V. | to add or give; to aid in bringing about |
| policy N. | a rule or idea people use to make decisions and guide their actions |
| extinct adj. | no longer living or existing; having died out |
| pollution N. | anything that contaminates or dirties the environment |
| recycle V. | breading down used items such as paper and cans so they can be used again |
| credit card N. | a card, given out by a bank, that lets you buy things now and pay later |
| imply V. | to say or mean something without expressing it directly |
| isolated adj. | separated from other people or places; set apart |
| frantic adj. | very excited from fear or worry |
| gesture V. | to motion with the hands, head, or body to help express an idea or feeling |
| humorous adj. | funny or amusing |
| spacious adj. | having plenty of space or room |
| sweltering adj. | very hot |
| disposal N. | the act of throwing away |
| legislature N. | a group of people with the power to make and change laws |
| percent N. | out of, or per, every hundred |
| similar adj. | alike but not exactly the same |
| site N. | a location |
| vehicle N. | something used to carry things or people from one place to another |
| contaminate V. | pollute; make dirty |
| petition N. | a formal request, often presented with signatures of people who support it |
