Unit 1: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF LOGGING

Unit 1: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF LOGGING (20 Cards)
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1	Aquatic	/əˈkwætɪk/ (Adj.) Living in the water Many life forms-both terrestrial and aquatic are becoming endangered as forests' vanish.
2	Array	/əˈreɪ/ (v.) a large number, a collection From shipping crates to paper bags, the logging industry supplies the raw materials for an array of products.
3	Defense	/dɪˈfens/ (n.) Protection Trees provide a natural defense against air pollution.
4	deforestation	/diːˌfɒrəˈsteɪʃən/ (n.) the removal of all trees from a large area Deforestation contributes to the effects of both air and water pollution.
5	Environment	/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ (n.) the natural world The environment needs to be protected from the effects of logging.
6	erosion	/ɪˈrəʊʒən $ ɪˈroʊ-/ (n.) loss of soil from action of water or wind Tree roots also stabilize the soil and help prevent erosion.
7	extend	/ɪkˈstend/ (v.) to reach past, get bigger The Amazon rain forest extends from Brazil into neighboring countries.
8	Fell	/fel/ (v.) to cut down The effects of logging extend beyond just the felling of a swath of trees.
9	Habitat	/ˈhæbətæt/ (n.) the natural area where a plant or animal lives The damage includes habitat loss, pollution, and climate change, with the effects spanning the globe from the rain forests of Central Africa.
10	Impact	/ˈɪmpækt/ (n.) a strong effect Deforestation impacts rainfall patterns, leading to flooding as well as drought and forest fires.
11	Inhibit	/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ (v.) to prevent, slow down Tree shade inhibits the growth of algae.
12	Intercept	/ˌɪntəˈsept $ -ər-/ (v.) to catch The canopy prevents surface runoff by intercepting heavy rainfall
13	Logging	/ˈlɒɡɪŋ $ ˈlɒː-, ˈlɑː-/ (n.) the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes From shipping crates to paper bags, the logging industry supplies the raw materials for an array of products.
14	Myriad	/ˈmɪriəd/ (Adj.) many, numerous The rain forest floor, home to myriad plant life as well as insects, worms, reptiles and amphibians, and small mammals, relies on a dense canopy of branches and leaves to keep it healthy and intact.
15	Nutrient	/ˈnjuːtriənt $ ˈnuː-/ (n.) Food Nutrients, water. and shelter for plants, animals, and microorganisms throughout the ecosystem are also lost
16	Pollution	/pəˈluːʃən/ (n.) damage to air, water, etc. Trees provide a natural defense against air pollution.
17	Stabilize	/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/ (v.) to keep from changing, maintain We need to stabilize the damage caused by logging before it gets worse.
18	Terrestrial	/təˈrestriəl/ (Adj.) living on the land Many life forms-both terrestrial and aquatic-are becoming endangered as forests' vanish.
19	Vanish	/ˈvænɪʃ/ (n.) to disappear Many life forms-both terrestrial and aquatic-are becoming endangered as forests' vanish.
20	Vegetation	/ˌvedʒɪˈteɪʃən/ (n.) Plants Vegetation along rivers and stream banks helps maintain a steady water flow by blocking the entry of soil and other residue.