Module 6 Global issues

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GLOBAL ISSUES

Module 6
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Match the definition with the correct word.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Racial discrimination
refers to a population which exceeds its sustainable size within a particular environment or habitat
Drought
any discrimination against any individual on the basis of their skin color, or racial or ethnic origin
Endangered species
a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death
Deforestation
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
Child labour
the condition of being extremely poor
Crop
(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident
Shelter
armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of this
Poverty
a long period when there is little or no rain
War
the state of being without a home
Overpopulation
in danger of being harmed, lost
Pesticide
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
Pollution
the use of children to do work that should be done by adults
Homelessness
(a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack
Disease
a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects, small animals, wild plants, and other unwanted organisms
Famine
(the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts