2 Earth under pressure 61 2 Habitat Animals, too, are affected – the severe shifts in weather and human activity like deforestation damage and destroy natural habitats, and many species are now endangered. What is a habitat? Write a short explanation in English. How would you translate a habitat into Icelandic? 3 Q & A Individually, choose three of the focus words in task 1. Write a question for each to clarify the word meanings, for example: What is carbon footprint? Then, work with a partner and ask each other your questions. Alternative ways to pose questions: Can you define …? What is the meaning of …? What does it mean to …? TALKING 4 Work with words Work with a partner. a) Choose three focus words each. Take turns to explain how each of your words connect with the topic of the chapter. b) What other words could be added to the focus words for “Earth under pressure”? Agree on at least three additional words and write down your reasoning for choosing them. endangered climate change reduce waste Hæfniviðmið • Lesið, skilið og unnið með efni og hugtök tengt öðrum náms- greinum. • Tekist á við margs konar aðstæður í almennum samskiptum, miðlað og tekið á móti upplýsingum.
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