5th box -Flashcards

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

/ˌvedʒɪˈteɪʃən/ (n.) Plants Vegetation along rivers and stream banks helps maintain a steady water flow by blocking the entry of soil and other residue.

/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.

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