Chapter 5 Vocab

Fog and smoke over London affecting transport, crime, and health.

Major economic change with power-driven machinery.

Rain with increased acidity caused by pollutants.

Governing body for England, Wales, and Scotland established in 1707.

Group of independent nations formerly UK colonies.

Lower house of the UK Parliament, elected for 5 years, controls budget, more power than House of Lords.

Upper house of the British Parliament, appointed by the monarch on the PM's recommendation.

Official residence and offices of an ambassador.

Current moving warm water along North America's coast, crossing the Atlantic, warming Ireland and western UK.

A government where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution.