Read the text below. Use the words given in brackets to form new words that fit in the gaps correctly.
Global ecological challenges
The melting of glaciers is 1. ... \(accelerate\) due to global warming, contributing to 2. ... \(rise\) sea levels that threaten coastal communities with 3. ... \(flood\) and displacement. This shift also impacts marine ecosystems, as the resulting changes in water temperature and salinity contribute to ocean acidification and the 4. ... \(destroy\) of coral reefs, which are essential habitats for marine life. Additionally, uncontrolled 5. ... \(forest\) exacerbates climate change and leads to massive wildfires, which, in turn, produce 6. ... \(harm\) air pollution, further accelerating ecological damage.
The 7. ... \(cascade\) effects of these environmental issues heighten food 8. ... \(secure\), especially in regions where 9. ... \(ecology\) collapse disrupts the agricultural and natural systems humans rely on for sustenance. These interconnected crises represent the 10. ... \(fragile\) of ecosystems worldwide and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to prevent further degradation of the planet's resources.