5th box -Flashcards

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

/əˈkwætɪk/ (Adj.) Living in the water Many life forms-both terrestrial and aquatic are becoming endangered as forests' vanish.

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

/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.