Listen to these words and repeat to practice your pronunciation.
deforestation
lumber
animal habitats
carbon dioxide
protecting the environment
endangered species
Listen and read along to these sentences.
Deforestation is one of the leading causes of animal and plant extinction. As animals lose their home, they become endangered, and then extinct.
Cutting down trees is not only bad for animals, but also for humans. Without tree roots keeping the earth stable, landslides and rockslides can occur.
The population of the Earth is growing quickly, and people need more space to live. Sometimes we need to cut down forests to make space.
Humans use a lot of wood. Lumber is an important resource and it generates a lot of income for communities around the world.
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Exercise
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