The Natural Environment

This leads to the loss of __, as animals lose their homes and some species face extinction.

Bees __ the plants by carrying the pollen from one flower to another.

Water pollution from plastic waste, chemicals, and oil spills damages oceans, rivers, and __ life.

Soil pollution, often caused by __ in agriculture and industrial waste, affects food safety and plant health.

The world is rapidly __, as cities expand, often leading to the destruction of natural habitats, green spaces, and wildlife areas.

There’s a persistent threat posed by rising ocean temperatures and acidification, which can cause distressed corals to expel the algae living inside them and cause them to turn bone-white, an event known as __.

The natural environment is __ great __ due to human activity, but there is still hope.

Air pollution, caused by factories, vehicles, and burning __ __, harms the air we breathe.

Saving energy—by turning off lights, using public transport, or switching to __ __ like solar power—also helps reduce pollution and carbon emissions.

Animals live in a wide variety of environments, from deep oceans to high mountains, and come in all shapes and sizes—from tiny __ to large __.

Another major problem is __ —the cutting down of large areas of forests for agriculture, logging, or construction.

Air pollution can cause asthma, heart disease, and other __ problems.

In the long term, environmental damage can __ economies, reduce crop yields, and force people to migrate due to unlivable conditions.

__ __, driven mainly by greenhouse gas emissions, causes global temperatures to rise.

It is important that we protect animals and their environments so __ __ can enjoy a rich and diverse natural world.

Loss of biodiversity affects the balance of __, making it harder for nature to recover and provide services like clean air and water.

It is normally a governmental responsibility to address the __ of the natural environment.

__ __ are released from flooded cars, submerged boats, damaged holding tanks, and leaking pipes, to name a few sources.

Water bodies are usually __ __ natural elements and characterized by complex natural processes.

Climate change can lead to __ __ __, which threaten coastal cities and island nations.