/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ (v.) to prevent, slow down Tree shade _______ s the growth of algae.

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

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

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

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