5th box -Flashcards

/ɪkˈstend/ (v.) to reach past, get bigger The Amazon rain forest extends from Brazil into neighboring countries.

/ɪˈrəʊʒən $ ɪˈroʊ-/ (n.) loss of soil from action of water or wind Tree roots also stabilize the soil and help prevent erosion.

/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/ (v.) to keep from changing, maintain We need to stabilize the damage caused by logging before it gets worse.

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