Green Living Vocabulary and Phrasal Verbs

English Language

A study guide covering essential vocabulary related to environmental protection, sustainability, and common phrasal verbs.

Environment Vocabulary Education

15 Questions Medium Ages 15+ Jun 29, 2026

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1 What does 'carbon footprint' refer to?

A The size of a shoe
B The amount of carbon emissions
C The weight of a person
D The color of a plant

2 Which term means to break down organic matter?

A Recycle
B Decompose
C Sort
D Pile

3 What is a 'landfill'?

A A place to grow trees
B A store for plastic
C A site for waste disposal
D A type of garden

4 What is a synonym for 'contaminated'?

A Clean
B Polluted
C Recycled
D Fresh

5 What does the phrasal verb 'go green' mean?

A Paint something green
B Follow an environmentally friendly lifestyle
C Buy green clothes
D Grow plants

6 What is a 'bamboo straw' used for?

A Building a house
B Drinking beverages
C Feeding animals
D Making paper

7 What is the meaning of 'spectacular'?

A Very boring
B Very impressive
C Very small
D Very old

8 What does 'sort' mean?

A To mix
B To categorize
C To destroy
D To hide

9 Which phrasal verb means to eliminate or throw away something unwanted?

A Get rid of
B Clean up
C Rush out
D Drop off

10 What is 'compost'?

A Plastic waste
B Organic fertilizer
C Industrial oil
D Metal scrap

11 What does 'in the long run' mean?

A A short distance
B A long time ago
C Over a long period of time
D A fast race

12 What is a 'fruit peel'?

A The inside of a fruit
B The skin of a fruit
C The seed of a fruit
D The juice of a fruit

13 What is a 'leaking tap'?

A A broken faucet dripping water
B A new water pipe
C A drinking fountain
D A water filter

14 What does 'single-use' mean?

A Reusable
B Disposable
C Expensive
D Durable

15 What is 'cardboard'?

A A type of metal
B A thick paper material
C A soft fabric
D A hard plastic

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