Short Articles for Reading 2nd-Book 2 Unit20 (E)

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construction

the process of building something such as a house or buildings
The new road is still under construction.

profitable

able to develop a positive cash flow
Professional soccer is a(n) profitable business.

deforestation

the act of clearing forests
When forest areas become smaller and smaller, it’s called deforestation.

disappear

to vanish from sight; to go away quickly
The magician made the coin disappear.

absorb

to soak up or take in
Rainforests produce much of the earth’s oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas.

prevent

to stop something from happening
How can I prevent getting sick from the common cold?

atmosphere

the layer of air and other gases around the planet
Volcanic eruptions send a lot of CO2 up into the atmosphere.

ecology

the relationships between plants, animals, and people
It is important to carefully monitor the ecology to ensure rare species can survive.

dependent

relying on someone or something for help
Most animal species are dependent on certain plants or animals for their survival.

regeneration

the act of making new after a time of deadness
When a lizard loses its tail and then grows it back, this is an example of regeneration.

shrink

to become smaller in amount or size
His new shirt shrunk after he washed and dried it.