Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words and phrases.

1. Natural habitats have been degraded by human activity.

A. made worse in quality

B. made endangered

2. Forest clearance to meet other land needs can destroy the natural habitats of many species.

A. removing broken trees

B. cutting down trees and other plants

3. Reducing the demand for wild animal parts can help stop poaching.

A. the need or desire for particular goods

B. things that someone forces you to do

4. Animals bred in captivity would probably not survive if they were released into the wild.

A. born while being kept in special facilities

B. born while living in the forest