5th box -Flashcards

/pəˈluːʃən/ (n.) damage to air, water, etc. Trees provide a natural defense against air pollution.

/ˌɪntəˈsept $ -ər-/ (v.) to catch The canopy prevents surface runoff by intercepting heavy rainfall

/ˈlɒɡɪŋ $ ˈlɒː-, ˈlɑː-/ (n.) the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes From shipping crates to paper bags, the logging industry supplies the raw materials for an array of products.

/dɪˈfens/ (n.) Protection Trees provide a natural defense against air pollution.