Unit 8 : Environmental Issues

Topic : Conjunctions
Fill in the blanks with the suitable answer.
1. The health inspector fined the restaurant owner _________________ he did not obey the rules and
regulations.
2. The drain is clogged _____________ the residents do not take any actions against it.
3. You can help raking the leaves ________________ cleaning the drains.
4. Many animals lose their natural habitats __________________ of the excessive cutting
____________burning of the forests.
5. The country is affected by haze ______________ the citizens are advised to wear mask when they go
outdoors.
6. The city council has provided garbage bins at the public places ______________ the residents still
litter everywhere.
7. Excessive cutting of trees can cause flash floods _____________ disrupts peoples daily lives.
8. Cutting _____________ burning of trees in land clearing results in thick haze.
9. Sabah was hit by earthquake recently ____________ there were 19 deaths.
10. We cannot prevent natural disasters ___________ we can curb human actions.
11. The animals are forced to find new habitat _____________ the forests are destroyed.
12. Earthquakes ____________ tornados are natural disasters that cause fatal death.
13. When they are too any animals ____________ less food, the ecosystem is affected.
14. The food chain ___________ web of life is part of the balance of the nature.
15. Chlorine and disinfectant are added to kill the microorganism ____________ get rid of the foul
smell.
16. Sungai Pinang and Sungai Perai are badly polluted ____________people continue to dispose the
waste into them.
17. The rivers around the neighbourhood are being monitored ________________ the council received
complaints that there are irresponsible citizens dispose toxic waste into them.
18. There is a statewide campaign to save the rivers _____________ the residents still continue to
pollute them.
19. The scouts work together to pick up the rubbish ______________ repair the steps near the stream.
20. The students volunteer to help to clean the drains ________________ they are clogged.
21. The smell from the landfill in that neighbourhood is unbearable _____________ the residents started
moving out.
22. Many animals in the rainforest are threatened ______________ people are cutting down trees in the
forest.
23. There is a rise of the temperature ____________________ of the global warming.
24. The forest is barren ___________________ there are excessive deforestation.
25. Last week, the beach was filthy _________ it is clean now.
26. The victims were evacuated to the higher ground ________________ of the flood.
27. The citizens are advised to stay indoor ______________ the air quality is poor.
28. We can either compost the fruits peelings ______________ dispose them in the garbage bin.
29. Martin did not take the warning by the council seriously ________________the municipal council
inspector decided to take actions against him.
30. The municipal council has to impose strict rules and regulations on waste disposal recently
_______________ the residents did not take the warnings issued seriously.