IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below. There are three extra words.

Ways to Protect Biodiversity

Variety is the spice of life, an old saying goes. Without a variety of life or biodiversity, ecosystems suffer. Damaging biodiversity means damaging ¹⁶ ______________ and human life is affected, too.

Unfortunately, human activities have harmed the world’s biodiversity. Too much fishing and hunting, destruction and damage to ¹⁷ ______________, pollution, climate change - all these threaten biodiversity. Fortunately, some damage can be reserved through restoration of an area’s habitat. Restoring a habitat provides the foundation for ¹⁸ ______________. The species that should be living in an area can increase in numbers. Even in urban areas, restoring native plants can provide food and shelter for native animal and insect ¹⁹ ______________. Human activities are reducing biodiversity at a rate 1,000 times faster than has happened over the last 65 million years. The Earth can’t sustain biodiversity under such conditions. Practising sustainability means using resources more wisely so that the Earth can maintain its ²⁰ ______________. For instance, anyone can buy organic products, which reduces habitat damage by eliminating harmful pesticides and fertilizers. Energy-efficient products consume less energy and also protect resources.

10.2. TEST 2 (UNIT 10)