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UNIT 9. PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

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  • the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging wildlife
    wildlife trade
  • Many species disappear _________ pollution and climate change.
    because of
  • the natural environment in which a plant or an animal lives
    habitat
  • changes in the world’s weather
    climate change
  • We need to be _______ of these problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.
    aware
  • the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
    deforestation
  • the activity of chasing and killing an animal is not allowed by laws
    illegal hunting
  • a situation where different things are given equal importance
    balance
  • The loss of forests can have a negative _________ on the environment.
    impact
  • a type of animal or plant that might stop existing because there are only a few of that type alive
    endangered species
  • the variety of plants and animals in a particular area
    biodiversity
  • It also draws ________ to climate change and global energy issues, and promotes green activities worldwide.
    attention
  • In addition, humans _______ hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once.
    illegally
  • a gradual increase in world temperatures
    global warming
  • to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss
    protect
  • animals and plants that grow in natural conditions
    wildlife
  • all the plants and animals in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
    Ecosystem
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