noun phrase · neutral
habitat destruction
UK/ˈhæbɪtæt dɪˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/US/ˈhæbətæt dɪˈstrʌkʃən/HAB·i·tat de·STRUC·tion
The damaging or destroying of the natural living area of animals or plants.
Examples
“Rapid urban growth often leads to habitat destruction for many species.”
“Conservation groups warned that logging would cause habitat destruction across the valley.”
“Protecting wetlands can reduce habitat destruction and help migratory birds.”
Band 8 sentence
“Rapid urban expansion and logging have accelerated habitat destruction, threatening countless species.”
Collocations
- cause habitat destruction
- prevent habitat destruction
- lead to habitat destruction
Word family
Common mistakes
habitats destruction→habitat destruction
destruction of habitats→habitat destruction
Say it for a higher band
5destroying habitats→6destruction of habitats→7+habitat destruction
Synonyms
habitat loss
Easily confused
habitat loss
“The construction led to significant habitat loss for the local wildlife.”
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