As the human population grows and grows, natural resources are being used at a rapid rate, and large areas of forest are being converted ____ human use.

Modern day agriculture practices ____ chemical products like pesticides and fertilizers to deal with local pests.

Land pollution can have huge environmental impact ____ the form of air pollution and soil pollution which in turn can have adverse effect on human health.

Waste from industrial and agricultural ____ pollutes the water that is used by humans, animals and plants.

The ozone layer is an invisible layer of protection around the planet that protects us ____ the sun's harmful rays.

Consumption of fossil fuels at an alarming rate can ____ to global warming which can further result in melting of polar ice caps and increase in sea levels.

The number of inhabitants on the planet ____ arriving at unsustainable levels as it confronts deficiency of assets like water, fuel and food.

Deforestation simply means clearing of the green cover and making that land available ____ residential, industrial or commercial purpose.