Organize these options into the right categories.

Land and Water Animals

Some animals are ​ (a)   like deer and foxes. Others are ​ (b)   , such as fish and turtles. Some, like frogs, are ​ (c)   , living in both water and land.

These animals often live along a river bank where food and water are easy to find. Sadly, pollution from ​ (d)   can harm these areas. When people pollute the land or water, animals may ​ (e)   .

Protecting the Environment

The environment needs help. People can choose to live more ​ (a)   by recycling and using less plastic. Some actions can help ​ (b)   pollution and protect animals.

We must not ​ (c)   nature without giving back. There is an ​​ (d)   of species on Earth, and their future depends on us. Some are already gone. But if we act now, we can keep many species ​ (e)   and safe for future generations.

Trees and Their Role

Trees are more than just wood. They give us clean air, food, and ​ (a)   in the land. Their ​ (b)   hold the soil together, helping to stop erosion. Their leaves and branches provide shade and homes for animals.

When trees are cut down for ​ (c)   , their loss can be felt across a large ​ (d)   of land. ​ Without trees, the soil begins to ​ (e)   , and the area may become dry and empty. To avoid this, people must plant new trees and protect intact forests.

Forest Structure and Importance

The ​ (a)   is the top layer of a forest, made up of branches and leaves from tall trees. This layer helps protect the ​ soil below and keeps the forest cool. The ​roots of trees hold the ​ (b)   tightly, stopping it from washing away.

Trees take in ​ (c)   from the soil to grow strong trunks and healthy leaves. Many kinds of ​ (d)   live in the forest, such as insects and ​​ (e)   .These animals depend on the forest for food and shelter.

Protecting Forests from Damage

When people ​ (a)   trees for wood or farming, it causes ​ (b)   damage to the forest. This leads to the ​ (c)   of wildlife and harms the soil, making it weaker. Without trees, the land can erode easily.

To stop this, some groups work to ​ (d)   harmful activities and protect the forest. Trees and plants act as a natural ​ (e)   by keeping the environment healthy and stable.

One major result of logging is the destruction of animal h (a)   .

Chemicals and industrial waste act as a serious p (a)   in lakes and rivers.

Trees are essential because their roots help to s (a)   the soil and prevent landslides.

After years of drought, much of the original forest vegetation is no longer i (a)   .

A forest’s v (a)   plays a vital role in producing oxygen.

A stream or small river often supports rich a (a)   ecosystems.

Global warming and habitat loss can cause numerous species to v (a)   .

Trees absorb water and nutrients through their (a)   .

This forest has been d (a)   from illegal logging since last year.

The d (a)   can lead to serious environmental issues.

Forests help i (a)   the harmful effects of flooding and wind damage.

Wind and rain can cause e (a)   , especially where there are no trees.

The forest is a t (a)   ecosystem, while oceans are aquatic.

Forests are often damaged by the illegal f (a)   of trees, especially in tropical countries.

The l (a)   of green spaces in cities can affect air quality.

It is crucial to protect forests and use them in an e (a)   -friendly way.

Trees can prevent flooding by i (a)   rainfall before it reaches the ground.

The forest fire resulted in e (a)   damage to the Amazon's ecosystem.