5th box -Flashcards

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

/fel/ (v.) to cut down The effects of logging extend beyond just the felling of a swath of trees.

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

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