Environment & Ecology - Tri Duc English TRI DUC ENGLISH IELTS Speaking Part 3 Environmental Conservation Analyzing Ecological Threats, Sustainable Solutions, and the Balance of Economy vs. Nature Topic Vocabulary Ecology & Policy Biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ (n) The number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area. Degradation /ˌdeɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/ (n) The process by which something is made worse or its quality is destroyed. Indiscriminate Logging (n) Cutting down trees without any plan or control, often leading to deforestation. Desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (n) The process by which land becomes dry and like a desert, usually due to climate change or logging. Renewable Energy (n) Energy that is produced using natural resources such as the sun, wind, or water. Sanitary Landfill (n) A place where waste is buried under layers of soil to protect the environment. Greenhouse Gases (n) Gases like CO2 that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Ecotourism /ˈiː.kəʊˌtʊə.rɪ.zəm/ (n) The business of organizing holidays to places that help people see and learn about the environment. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Alarming Threats & Effects Pollution (Air, Water, Noise) and Radioactive contamination. Indiscriminate logging leading to deforestation . Loss of biodiversity and endangered marine life. Soil degradation, erosion, and desertification . Depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. Protective Measures Adopting renewable materials and green energy. Imposing stricter environmental standards and enforcing laws. Establishing protective zones for natural scenery. Implementing efficient waste disposal and sanitary landfills . Increasing public awareness on environmental impact. Conservation Check-up Question 1 Which term describes the process of land becoming desert-like? A. Desertification B. Biodiversity Question 2 A "sanitary landfill" is designed specifically for: A. Generating greenhouse gases B. Safe and effic...