IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
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1. In banana plantations, flooding occurs partly because of deforestation and partly because of poorly _____________________ drainage systems. 2. African and Asian elephant numbers feel dramatically in the 19th and 20th centuries, _____________________ due to the ivory trade and habitat loss. 3. The environmental consequences of large dams are numerous, including direct impacts to the biological, chemical and __________________________ properties of rivers. 4. In areas with high concentrations of tourist activities and attractive natural attractions, waste _________________________ is a serious problem. 5. Unlike pesticides, ________________________ are not directly toxic but their presence in fresh water changes the nutrient system. 6. _____________________ caused by deforestation can also lead to increased flooding. 7. The Earth's natural resources should be consumed at a _________________ level. 8. Dealing with resource ____________________________ requires a broad range of strategies. 9. Experts predict that the world's rain forests could completely disappear in 100 years at the current rate of __________________________. 10. Mining is an extractive industry, often with huge ____________________ and social impacts. |
CONSTRUCT LARGE PHYSICS DISPOSE FERTILIZE ERODE SUSTAIN DEPLETE DEFOREST ENVIRONMENT |
