5th box -Flashcards

/ˈɪmpækt/ (n.) a strong effect Deforestation impacts rainfall patterns, leading to flooding as well as drought and forest fires.

/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ (n.) the natural world The environment needs to be protected from the effects of logging.

/ˈnjuːtriənt $ ˈnuː-/ (n.) Food Nutrients, water. and shelter for plants, animals, and microorganisms throughout the ecosystem are also lost

/diːˌfɒrəˈsteɪʃən/ (n.) the removal of all trees from a large area Deforestation contributes to the effects of both air and water pollution.