B1
ecosystem vs environment
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecosystemnoun/ˈiː.koʊ.sɪs.təm/ | Meaning all the living things in an area and the way they depend on each other and their surroundings | Goes with fragile ecosystem | Example Building a dam would damage the fragile ecosystem of the river delta. |
| environmentnoun/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ | Meaning the natural world of land, air, water, plants and animals; also, the conditions around you | Goes with protect the environment | Example Plastic bags cause serious damage to the environment every year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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