5th box -Flashcards

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

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

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

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