Definition: Deforestation (Abholzung) refers to the clearing, removing, or destruction of significant areas of forest, often for agricultural or urban use.

Example: The term "endangered species" (gefährdete Arten) describes plant or animal species at risk of extinction due to environmental factors or human activities.

Highlight: The list includes important terms for discussing the long-term impacts of environmental damage, such as "desertification" and "extinction of a species" (Artensterben).

Vocabulary: Climate change (Klimawandel) - The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

Example: The term "greenhouse gas" (Treibhausgas) refers to gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

Highlight: The list includes both general terms like "nature" (Natur) and "wildlife" (Wildleben), as well as more specific concepts such as "soil erosion" (Boden-Erosion) and "desertification" (Ausbreitung der Wüste auf zuvor fruchtbares Land).