A research facility in Washington State monitors ecological changes linked to global warming. Scientists at this lab study plant and animal life in forest ecosystems. Their work provides valuable information that helps forest managers make decisions about land use and conservation. The facility has been operating for decades, supporting those who oversee forest health.
Staff members at the lab offer guidance to professionals who manage forest lands. They deliver scientific recommendations on protecting ecosystems and preventing damage. Federal authorities have announced plans to close this facility along with 56 other similar sites. This reduction means scientists will have fewer opportunities to study forests and understand climate impacts.
Sources: nytimes.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. monitoring | a. useful |
| 2. ecosystems | b. environments |
| 3. valuable | c. safeguarding |
| 4. conservation | d. preservation |
| 5. guidance | e. advice |
| 6. deliver | f. revealed |
| 7. protecting | g. provide |
| 8. announced | h. tracking |
| 9. reduction | i. chances |
| 10. opportunities | j. decrease |
1.h 2.b 3.a 4.d 5.e 6.g 7.c 8.f 9.j 10.i