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Ecology. What does the word “Ecology” mean?. This word came from the Greek “oikos” which means “home” . “ Home” includes :. Its population Our whole planet. Nature Animals. Birds Fish. Insects All other living beings. And even the atmosphere around our planet.
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What does the word “Ecology” mean? This word came from the Greek “oikos” which means “home”. “Home” includes: • Its population • Our whole planet • Nature • Animals • Birds • Fish • Insects • All other living beings • And even the atmosphere around our planet.
What is environment ? It means what is around us. Some people live in a town environment, for others their environment is the countryside. The air we breathe, the soil on which we stand, the water we drink are parts of the environment.
Environmental problems Toxic air Dangerous water Polluted land
Environmental protection. What should people do to survive? • The time has come to save our planet, to protect people, animals and plants from dying. • First of all countries should have strong laws to control pollution, to protect animals and plants. • Governments should also find ways to recycle things. They should build recycling factories.
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Find the English equivalents for the following word-combinations • Проблемы окружающей среды • Вредные вещества • Редкие виды животных • Ядерное загрязнение • Ядовитые отходы • Environmental problems • Nuclear pollution • Toxic waste • Rare species of animals • Harmful substances