Name:_________________________		Date:_______________
Cloze Passage (4.5)
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the most suitable word.
Destruction Of The Earth

As Man seeks a more comfortable ___________, he destroys or

uses the Earth's natural resources. Fossil ____________ are burned

to provide energy but this burning ______________ the environment.

Burning of fossil fuels _____________ sulphur dioxide which causes

acid rain ____________ consequently the destruction of forests.

Forests are destroyed for the cultivation of _____________ and

rearing of animals. Deforestation leads to a ____________ of wildlife

and habitats and will endanger the ____________ of many species.

Water pollution has killed many animals and plants __________

once the pollutants __________ the water cycle they are transported

everywhere.

Waste that are dumped contains toxins. _________ these toxins

do not disintegrate, they ____________ poisonous and will gradually

destroy the Earth. We need to protect our environment.

 

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