The Main Climatic Zones Climate and climatic zones are ways to describe the long-term weather patterns of different regions on Earth. Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular place. While weather can change from day to day, climate describes what the weather is usually like over many years. For example, one hot
Severe Weather Conditions What are extreme weather events? Extreme weather events are unusual or severe weather conditions that can cause damage, harm people, or disrupt daily life. They include events such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, storms, strong winds, hail, wildfires, snowstorms, and extremely cold temperatures. These events are often more intense or frequent due to
Geographical Features Vocabulary Geographical features are natural parts of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, rivers, valleys, deserts, and oceans. They are formed by nature, not by humans, and they describe the shape and physical characteristics of a place. Geographical Features: Landforms A continent is a very large continuous area of land, usually made up
How Food and Environment Are Connected? What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment. Food needs to be grown and processed, transported, distributed, prepared, consumed, and sometimes disposed of. Each of these steps creates greenhouse gases that trap the sun's heat and contribute to climate change. Read the
The Story of the Dodo Bird Have you ever heard of a dodo bird? A long time ago, on a small island in the Indian Ocean called Mauritius, lived a flightless bird called the dodo. It stood about 3 feet (1 meter) tall and weighed up to 20 kilograms (about 44 pounds). The dodo was
How Food and Environment Are Connected? What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment. Food needs to be grown and processed, transported, distributed, prepared, consumed, and sometimes disposed of. Each of these steps creates greenhouse gases that trap the sun's heat and contribute to climate change. Read the
Writing an Argumentative Essay Write an argumentative essay about the responsibility of everyone on Earth for climate change and global warming. Level Pre-intermediate Every Person on Earth is Responsible for Climate Change and Global Warming: Do You Agree? Sample 1 Climate change and global warming are big problems that affect the entire world. Many people
What Are Natural Disasters? Natural disasters are sudden and extreme events caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires. They can cause great damage to land, buildings, and people, and often lead to loss of life and property. An earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth’s
Writing Time Write an email to your friend about your last journey. Hello there! I'm Sofia and here is my email to a friend about my last journey. Hi Ira, How are you? I'm sorry it took me so long to write. My trip to the Carpathians was great! I travelled there with my family
Visit London Zoo Read about the London Zoo, the oldest scientific zoo in the world. The London Zoo, located in Regent's Park, is one of the oldest zoos in the world. It was previously known as ZSL London Zoo or London Zoological Gardens. Established in 1828, it covers an area of 36 acres and is
