noun phrase · academic
habitat loss
UK/ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs/US/ˈhæbɪtæt lɔːs/HA·bit·at LOSS
The disappearance or reduction of the natural living space of species, often from human activity.
Examples
“Rapid urban expansion causes habitat loss for many wildlife species.”
“Habitat loss is one of the main drivers of biodiversity decline worldwide.”
“Policies to slow habitat loss include protected areas and reforestation.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing habitat loss requires integrated land-use planning, enforcement of protected areas and support for local livelihoods.”
Collocations
- combat habitat loss
- prevent habitat loss
- due to habitat loss
Word family
Common mistakes
lost habitat→habitat loss
loss of habitats (khi viết chung khái quát)→habitat loss / loss of habitat
Say it for a higher band
5lost habitat→6habitat destruction→7+habitat loss
Synonyms
habitat destruction
Easily confused
habitat destruction
“Illegal logging leads to rapid habitat destruction in tropical forests.”
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