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Deforestation one of the largest issues in global land use. Estimates of deforestation usually focus on the forest area for farming, grazing, and getting wood. When all trees are from an area, it destroys the forest completely. But sometimes, even cutting down some trees or accidental fires can significantly the forest's structure.

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Tropical on Earth are like a special storehouse of living things. They have many old and unique plant and animal , and they show an amazing variety of life and natural connections. While it covers just 2 percent of Earth's surface, the dense vegetation of these forests plays an important role the health of our planet. Unfortunately, thousands and thousands acres of the world's rainforests are destroyed each day, as trees are cut for wood and land is cleared for agriculture.

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Shark finning is the of a shark's lateral, dorsal, and lower tail fins, which is often followed by the shark alive back into the ocean, where it later dies. In the early 21st century the public began to learn how the commercial fishing industry contributed to the spread and the scale of shark finning and also to the systematic decline of shark worldwide. Since many shark species function as apex in marine ecosystems and thus heavily influence the overall health of their , it has become important to monitor how global shark populations are faring.

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Mangrove forests in Vietnam help protect the coastline from ____________ and provide habitats for various species.

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A simple food ____________ might start with grass, then a rabbit eats the grass, and finally, a fox eats the rabbit.

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Clearing land for livestock farming leads to ____________ and habitat loss for many species.

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Overfishing and pollution are threats to marine ecosystems and the ____________ that rely on them.

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Global warming, caused by pollution, can change habitats and make it difficult for animals to ____________.

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Pollution and rising water temperatures can damage ____________ and make them less colorful.

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____________, including humans, give birth to live young and feed them with milk produced by their mothers.

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Habitat loss ____________ the balance of ecosystems and can lead to the decline or extinction of many plant and animal species.

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When a species becomes ____________, it means that all individuals of that species have died out, and it no longer exists.

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Deforestation has ____________ the habitats of countless animals, and the loss of these habitats has led to a decline in biodiversity.

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The rapid growth of the city has ____________ the forest areas, reducing the habitat for woodland creatures.

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Some plants are beneficial in one ecosystem but can be invasive in another; it's a case of one man's ____________ is another man's poison.

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When a habitat is destroyed or altered, the plants and animals that depended on it are forced to adapt or migrate to new areas.

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Planting trees is one way to combat the negative effects of deforestation and help restore the environment.

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Loss of biodiversity is the elephant in the room that needs immediate attention to solve.

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Climate change is exacerbating the problem of extinction by changing natural habitats and making it more difficult for species to adapt to changing conditions.

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A disruption in the food chain, like overfishing, can have far-reaching effects on the ecosystem.

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If we continue to tear down natural habitats, many species will lose their homes and face the risk of extinction.