natural disasters Crossword Puzzles

Biodiversity 2013-04-25

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Gigantic fishing nets and long lines of hooks catch non target species, which are thrown overboard dead. These species are called_______.
Habitat _________: Large, continuous area of habitat is reduced in area and divided into smaller, more scattered, and isolated “habitat islands”; includes roads, logging, agriculture, urban development
A stand of trees resulting from natural secondary ecological succession.
Surface fires that go underground and burn partially decayed leaves or peat.
Rivers or segments of rivers that are readily accessible by road and may have some dams or developments along their shores
Deliberately Introduced Species that can wipe out some native species, disrupt ecosystems, and cause large economic losses
This allows destruction of existing wetlands as long as an equal area of the same type of wetland is created or restored.
Clear-cutting a strip of trees along the contour of the land, with the corridor narrow enough to allow regeneration within a few years. After regeneration, loggers can cut another strip above the first, and so on.
Rivers or segments of rivers that are relatively inaccessible and untamed and are not permitted to be widened or dammed
Burn only undergrowth and leaf filter on the forest floor.

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Removing all tree species.
abbreviation for most important causes of premature extinction
Overfishing leads to ________ _________, which occurs when it is no longer profitable to continue fishing the affected species.
Also called Gene banks; preserve genetic information and endangered plant species by storing their seeds in refrigerated, low-humidity environments
Mature trees in an uneven-aged forest are cut singly or in small groups.
Rivers or segments of rivers that are free of dams, mostly undeveloped, accessible in only a few places Old growth forest/ An uncut or regenerated forest that has not been seriously disturbed by any humans or natural disasters for at least several hundred years.
type that is found nowhere else on earth; is especially vulnerable to extinction
Extremely hot fires that may start on the ground but eventually burn whole trees and leap from treetop to treetop.

18 Clues: Removing all tree species. • Burn only undergrowth and leaf filter on the forest floor. • abbreviation for most important causes of premature extinction • A stand of trees resulting from natural secondary ecological succession. • Mature trees in an uneven-aged forest are cut singly or in small groups. • ...

Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10

Environmental issues/disasters crossword puzzle

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synonym for garbage or trash
destruction of forests
rain mixed with acid
community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive
protecting natural sources
absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays
noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases

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the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
the process of transforming waste into new products
to release pollutant substances into air
fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas
the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities

14 Clues: rain mixed with acid • destruction of forests • protecting natural sources • synonym for garbage or trash • fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas • to release pollutant substances into air • absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays • gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature • the process of transforming waste into new products • ...

Ecological Succession 2017-11-15

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Succession : the process of change in an ecosystem brought by the replacement of one community by another until a climax is created
Community : a community that has reached the last section of ecological succession
: interruption or interference of a normal state(natural disasters)

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Succession : a succession that occurs when preexisting soil after the primary succession has been destroyed due to a disturbance that decreased the population of the inhabitants
: a habitat that is small or limited in space and which differs in character from some surrounding other habitat
Species : these species are hardy species which were the first to colonize an ecosystem and started as a chain of ecological succession
: a slow-growing plant that forms a crust like,leaf like, or branching growth on rocks, walls, or trees
Succession : a succession that occurs when an opening of an uninhabited piece of land has a devoid of plants and lacks topsoil

8 Clues: : interruption or interference of a normal state(natural disasters) • Community : a community that has reached the last section of ecological succession • : a slow-growing plant that forms a crust like,leaf like, or branching growth on rocks, walls, or trees • ...

Vocabulary 2025-07-14

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Advantages
The possibility of something bad happening
to make air or water dirty oe harmful
Someone who disagrees with an idea
Inexpesnive

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Terrible accidents which cause a lot of damage
Continuing for a long time

7 Clues: Advantages • Inexpesnive • Continuing for a long time • Someone who disagrees with an idea • to make air or water dirty oe harmful • The possibility of something bad happening • Terrible accidents which cause a lot of damage

Risk Management Process, Common Approaches & Techniques 2023-08-09

Risk Management Process, Common Approaches & Techniques crossword puzzle

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data driven risk technique
common risk approach
graphical representation of the 2nd step of the risk management process
SGJ's risk response against disasters
channel for communicating fraud internally
effective risk management requires sound relationships with ________

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a risk identified/assessed as "high" across the Group
the last step in the risk management process
risks with greater________ may be given greater priority
category of risk response

10 Clues: common risk approach • category of risk response • data driven risk technique • SGJ's risk response against disasters • channel for communicating fraud internally • the last step in the risk management process • a risk identified/assessed as "high" across the Group • risks with greater________ may be given greater priority • ...

Crossing the Red Sea 2025-10-08

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What the Israelites gained after leaving Egypt
What the Israelites had to have in God
An extraordinary event showing God’s power
Series of disasters God sent on Egypt
Moses used it to perform miracles
Body of water God parted

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Land of the Israelites before freedom
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
People God delivered from slavery
Ruler of Egypt who chased the Israelites

10 Clues: Body of water God parted • Led the Israelites out of Egypt • People God delivered from slavery • Moses used it to perform miracles • Land of the Israelites before freedom • Series of disasters God sent on Egypt • What the Israelites had to have in God • Ruler of Egypt who chased the Israelites • An extraordinary event showing God’s power • ...

Valentina Crossword 2021-06-27

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p_ _n_ _ (natural science)
w_ _t_ _ _ (language)
f_ _ _ _ _o_ _ (math)
c_ _o_s (art-ace)
a_ _ _ _ _s (natural science)
t_ _a_ _ _ (language)
e_ _ _t_ _ _s (math)
c_ _p_ _ _r (computing)
u_ _ v_ _ _e (natural science)

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b_ _ _e (religion)
p_ _ _t (natural science)
n_ _b_ _ _ (math)
c_l_ _ _e (social science)
d_ _ _s_ _ _s (math)
p_ _m (languaje)
f_ _ _a (natural science )
l_ _ _t_ _ (language)
s_o_ _y (social science)
c_ _ _ _h (religion)
t_ _e (natural science)

20 Clues: n_ _b_ _ _ (math) • f_ _ _ _ _o_ _ (math) • d_ _ _s_ _ _s (math) • e_ _ _t_ _ _s (math) • c_ _o_s (art-ace) • b_ _ _e (religion) • w_ _t_ _ _ (language) • p_ _m (languaje) • l_ _ _t_ _ (language) • c_ _ _ _h (religion) • t_ _a_ _ _ (language) • c_ _p_ _ _r (computing) • c_l_ _ _e (social science) • ...

Geologic History 2024-11-26

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a bend in layers of rock, sometimes caused by plate movement
states that in horizontal layers of sedimentary rock, each layer is older than the layer above it and younger than the layer below it
any method of measuring the age of an event or object in years
a principle that geologic processes that occurred in the past can be explained by current geologic processes
volcanic rock that has cooled outside of Earth’s crust
volcanic rock that has cooled inside of Earth’s crust

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states that any feature that cuts across a rock or body of sediment must be younger than the rock or sediment that it cuts across
the theory that states that Earth’s surface is changed slowly over time by gradual processes like plate tectonics, weathering, erosion, and deposition
theory that states the world is shaped by widespread, sudden natural disasters such as floods and volcanic eruptions
states that pieces of a rock are older than the rock that contains it
any method of determining whether an event or object is older or younger than other events or objects
a crack in the Earth’s crust
a break in the geologic record created when rock layers are eroded or when sediment is not deposited for a long period of time

13 Clues: a crack in the Earth’s crust • volcanic rock that has cooled inside of Earth’s crust • volcanic rock that has cooled outside of Earth’s crust • a bend in layers of rock, sometimes caused by plate movement • any method of measuring the age of an event or object in years • states that pieces of a rock are older than the rock that contains it • ...

Valentina Crossword 2021-06-27

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p_ _n_ _ (natural science)
w_ _t_ _ _ (language)
f_ _ _ _ _o_ _ (math)
c_ _o_s (art-ace)
a_ _ _ _ _s (natural science)
t_ _a_ _ _ (language)
e_ _ _t_ _ _s (math)
c_ _p_ _ _r (computing)
u_ _ v_ _ _e (natural science)

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b_ _ _e (religion)
p_ _ _t (natural science)
n_ _b_ _ _ (math)
c_l_ _ _e (social science)
d_ _ _s_ _ _s (math)
p_ _m (languaje)
f_ _ _a (natural science )
l_ _ _t_ _ (language)
s_o_ _y (social science)
c_ _ _ _h (religion)
t_ _e (natural science)

Weekly Crossword 2021-12-30

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Name the recently developed indigenous radar to make IAF fighters more lethal.
Name the living robots recently formed from the stem cells of the African clawed frog.
Bhu Parikshak, an app recently launched is related to which of the major agricultural factor?
The Royal Gold Medal is given in recognition of a lifetime’s work to a person in which field?
The ‘Asia Power Index’ that measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia has ranked India as 4th preceded by which nation?

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Swadhar Greh is an initiative targeted towards which vulnerable section of population?
PANEX-21 that aims to foster joint planning and building regional cooperation for responding to natural disasters was held recently for the member nations of which regional grouping?
Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar has been recently launched to provide financial assistance in the form of term loan to which category of people?
By what name do we refer to the Sun’s upper atmosphere through which NASA’s Parker Solar Probe had flown?
India’s first and one of World’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Project is said to be set up in which southern state?

10 Clues: Name the recently developed indigenous radar to make IAF fighters more lethal. • Swadhar Greh is an initiative targeted towards which vulnerable section of population? • Name the living robots recently formed from the stem cells of the African clawed frog. • Bhu Parikshak, an app recently launched is related to which of the major agricultural factor? • ...

C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01

C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction crossword puzzle

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A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator

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A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off

10 Clues: A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters • A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off • Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism • A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce • ...

C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01

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A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off

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Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters

🐸🪱😋 2022-05-18

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a danger or risk
a catastrophe that causes damage
the process of closely observing something
the study of physical features
the communication of 2 people, animals, ect.
the act or process of changing

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The ability to be maintained at a certain level
a financial saving

8 Clues: a danger or risk • a financial saving • the study of physical features • the act or process of changing • a catastrophe that causes damage • the process of closely observing something • the communication of 2 people, animals, ect. • The ability to be maintained at a certain level

thanku24 2026-03-09

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Shapes that cover a plane like floor tiles.
A time period of people living together.
Very bad events that cause great damage.
Nice and enjoyable.
Amazing and pleasing.
When microbes make you ill.
Like a birthday of a wedding or an event.
Placed into a special group.
A group that comes after another group.
A nation on the world map.

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Harmful substances that cause pollution.
Small openings mostly found on the underside of leaves.
The body area where digestion happens.
To set free from holding.
Flying lightly like a butterfly.
People living near each other.
They often have fluffy tails.
A movement using peace and truth.
Not modern; from the past.
So full that no more can be added.

20 Clues: Nice and enjoyable. • Amazing and pleasing. • To set free from holding. • Not modern; from the past. • A nation on the world map. • When microbes make you ill. • Placed into a special group. • They often have fluffy tails. • People living near each other. • Flying lightly like a butterfly. • A movement using peace and truth. • So full that no more can be added. • ...

Geopolitical Vocab 2023-03-30

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in order to master this skill, someone would need to study the culture and customs of different countries in order to befriend government officials in other countries
people from across the globe have dedicated time, money, and resources to help people affected by war and natural disasters
while we were once at war, the U.S. and England have long since been friendly and cooperative with each other
to deal with homelessness in Colorado, representatives are suggesting methods to help people get housing more easily
this process makes it easier for someone to blend in with the people and cultural practices of a new country

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it is possible to find American food in other countries because of this process
covid-19 brought up a lot of new problems that needed to be solved as a country using these policies
an official document that promises two or more countries will commit to a certain course of action
this field of study involves learning about the population of a country and its geography

9 Clues: it is possible to find American food in other countries because of this process • this field of study involves learning about the population of a country and its geography • an official document that promises two or more countries will commit to a certain course of action • ...

C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01

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A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce

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A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator

C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01

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Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over

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A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off

Unit 7: Vocabulary 2025-01-29

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the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
an effort to protect the citizens of a state (generally non-combatants) from human-made and natural disasters.
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.
including or involving several countries or individuals of several nationalities

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includes both active and inactive warheads. Active warheads include strategic and non-strategic weapons maintained in an operational, ready-for-use configuration
the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
the idea that if one thing falls, a lot more things will fall, too, like a line of dominoes
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

10 Clues: the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small • the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. • the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. • including or involving several countries or individuals of several nationalities • ...

Lesson 3: Lifestyle Changes and Climate Change Action 2025-08-02

Lesson 3: Lifestyle Changes and Climate Change Action crossword puzzle

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A book by Rachel Carson published in 1962 that raised awareness about the dangers of pesticides and their environmental impact.
The practice of excessive and unsustainable consumption of goods and services, often leading to waste and environmental degradation
A conservation organization founded at UPLB in 1961 to promote environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
A form of environmentalism that relies on government policies and regulations for environmental protection.
Using renewable resources in a way that does not deplete them, ensuring that future generations can also meet their needs.
The use of economic tools like taxes, subsidies, and incentives to encourage eco-friendly practices and environmental protection.

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The practice of promoting environmentally responsible business practices, focusing on reducing the ecological footprint and fostering sustainability.
A country in Southeast Asia that is a climate hotspot, heavily impacted by natural disasters and climate change due to its geographical location.
A global issue caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, resulting in global warming, extreme weather events, and rising sea levels.
A Filipino phrase meaning "There’s money in trash," which emphasizes the economic value of recycling and turning waste into resources.

10 Clues: A form of environmentalism that relies on government policies and regulations for environmental protection. • A conservation organization founded at UPLB in 1961 to promote environmental awareness and conservation efforts. • Using renewable resources in a way that does not deplete them, ensuring that future generations can also meet their needs. • ...

Disasters 2020-02-13

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A fire happens in the wild, usually covers a large area.
A huge amount of snow falling down the mountain.
A leakage of oil which pollutes the ocean.

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A lack of food for the population for a long period of time.
People control the plane with illegal intention.
Rocks and sands falling down the hill.

6 Clues: Rocks and sands falling down the hill. • A leakage of oil which pollutes the ocean. • People control the plane with illegal intention. • A huge amount of snow falling down the mountain. • A fire happens in the wild, usually covers a large area. • A lack of food for the population for a long period of time.

Disasters 2021-03-02

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A series of waves in a water body in an ocean or a large lake
quake The shaking of the surface of the Earth
eruption The discharged of lava and gas from a volcanic vent
The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope

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A type of storm called a tropical cyclone
An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry

6 Clues: A type of storm called a tropical cyclone • quake The shaking of the surface of the Earth • An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry • eruption The discharged of lava and gas from a volcanic vent • A series of waves in a water body in an ocean or a large lake • The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope

Disasters 2023-02-10

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a mass of mud (= wet earth) moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
a long period when there is little or no rain:
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time

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a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death

6 Clues: a long period when there is little or no rain: • a mass of mud (= wet earth) moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope • a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage • a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain • ...

DISASTERS 2021-11-22

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A sudden shake in the ground
A big wave
a natural swimming pool

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disaster
controlled disaster
big heat wave creating flame

6 Clues: disaster • A big wave • controlled disaster • a natural swimming pool • big heat wave creating flame • A sudden shake in the ground

Disasters 2021-11-23

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when the sun heats up
a pick wave
caused by heavy rain
when tectonic plates clash together

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a giant pool
when two countries fight

6 Clues: a pick wave • a giant pool • caused by heavy rain • when the sun heats up • when two countries fight • when tectonic plates clash together

Disasters 2021-11-23

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when the sun heats up
a pick wave
caused by heavy rain
when tectonic plates clash together

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a giant pool
when two countries fight

6 Clues: a pick wave • a giant pool • caused by heavy rain • when the sun heats up • when two countries fight • when tectonic plates clash together

NZ disasters 2020-04-15

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rocks and land fall down
White Island
whirlpool of wind
current pandemic

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very large storm
shaking ground
caused by gases in a mine
"Abandon ship"
lots of rain causes a river to...

9 Clues: White Island • shaking ground • "Abandon ship" • very large storm • current pandemic • whirlpool of wind • rocks and land fall down • caused by gases in a mine • lots of rain causes a river to...

NZ disasters 2020-04-15

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rocks and land fall down
White Island
whirlpool of wind
current pandemic

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very large storm
shaking ground
caused by gases in a mine
"Abandon ship"
lots of rain causes a river to...

Industrial Disasters 2025-04-30

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Name of the Canadian town that experienced a major landslide in 1903
The name of the river where the Three Gorges Dam is located
What type of natural disaster is triggered by fracking
Dangerous substance that is released from a Nuclear Power Plant

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Name of the gold mine in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
The site of the triple disaster in Japan
By-product of gold mining that is extremely dangerous
Hydro power is harnessed using what?
Short name for Hydraulic Fracturing

9 Clues: Short name for Hydraulic Fracturing • Hydro power is harnessed using what? • The site of the triple disaster in Japan • By-product of gold mining that is extremely dangerous • What type of natural disaster is triggered by fracking • Name of the gold mine in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories • The name of the river where the Three Gorges Dam is located • ...

nature disasters 2026-02-16

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Too much water in streets and houses.
Snow falls down a mountain very fast.
A bright flash in the storm.
No rain for a long time.

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eruption Hot lava comes out of a volcano.
A very big sea wave.
The ground shakes.
A very strong storm with wind and rain.
A strong spinning wind in the sky.

9 Clues: The ground shakes. • A very big sea wave. • No rain for a long time. • A bright flash in the storm. • A strong spinning wind in the sky. • Too much water in streets and houses. • Snow falls down a mountain very fast. • A very strong storm with wind and rain. • eruption Hot lava comes out of a volcano.

Apartheid social discrimination 2022-06-11

Apartheid social discrimination crossword puzzle

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an insect which destroy crops
social discrimination
a place where animals are kept
white Posinous flower
something which can cause great disasters

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a place where anne was taken during her last minutes of her life
a country diverse in blacks ans whites
a person who deliver letters
a person who went through Hitler's laws
white rule began after this war
an animal with sharp teeth and strips on the body

11 Clues: social discrimination • white Posinous flower • a person who deliver letters • an insect which destroy crops • a place where animals are kept • white rule began after this war • a country diverse in blacks ans whites • a person who went through Hitler's laws • something which can cause great disasters • an animal with sharp teeth and strips on the body • ...

Push and Pull crossword 2021-06-01

Push and Pull crossword crossword puzzle

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weather changeing one to another
harmful materials into the environment.
the looks,apperances and beauty
types of weather
places in or near the city

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not avalible or unclean water
disasters that occur naturaly
highly in terms of liveability
property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
condition in transport that is characterised by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing

10 Clues: types of weather • places in or near the city • not avalible or unclean water • disasters that occur naturaly • highly in terms of liveability • the looks,apperances and beauty • weather changeing one to another • harmful materials into the environment. • property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. • ...

Push and Pull crossword 2021-06-01

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weather changeing one to another
harmful materials into the environment.
the looks,apperances and beauty
types of weather
places in or near the city

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not avalible or unclean water
disasters that occur naturaly
highly in terms of liveability
property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
condition in transport that is characterised by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing

Principles of Green Chemistry 2024-08-22

Principles of Green Chemistry crossword puzzle

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Ensure products break down harmlessly.
Make products that do the job without the risks.
Use power wisely and sparingly.
Choose ingredients that are less harmful.
Hazardous Minimize toxic chemicals.

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Check your process as it happens.
Stop waste before it starts.
Economy Maximize the use of all atoms in the process.
Cut down on derivatives and byproducts.
Prevention Avoid disasters by designing safer chemicals and processes.
Opt for resources that won't run out.
Speed up reactions without excess waste.

12 Clues: Stop waste before it starts. • Use power wisely and sparingly. • Check your process as it happens. • Hazardous Minimize toxic chemicals. • Opt for resources that won't run out. • Ensure products break down harmlessly. • Cut down on derivatives and byproducts. • Speed up reactions without excess waste. • Choose ingredients that are less harmful. • ...

C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01

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A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce

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A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see

Cuencas 2018-09-25

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/ President Juan Manuel Santos described the 2010–2011 rainy season as_____ _____________________________ in the history of Colombia.
/ This institution registers rainfall on a daily basis, using more than 2,500 pluviometric stations located across the country.
/ I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________.
/ In other words, when disasters hit broker-mediated democracies , In turn, brokers are able of cultivating supporters for their candidates with these additional _____________.
/ Naturally, accessibility to this important natural resource is not only a function of rainfall. It also depends on ________ characteristics.
/ I focus on a mechanism that has not been fully explored in the literature: the____________of disaster aid.

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/ Election day was relatively calm, although illegal armed groups (comprised by ______________________________) tried to interfere and alter the normal conduct of elections.
/ The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate.
/ This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster.
/ people that have suffered serious damage associated directly to the event: partial or total loss of goods (estate, livestock or crops) and/or disappearance, injury or death of family members.

10 Clues: / The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate. • / I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________. • / This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster. • ...

Cuencas 2018-09-25

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/ Election day was relatively calm, although illegal armed groups (comprised by ______________________________) tried to interfere and alter the normal conduct of elections.
/ President Juan Manuel Santos described the 2010–2011 rainy season as_____ _____________________________ in the history of Colombia.
/ In other words, when disasters hit broker-mediated democracies , In turn, brokers are able of cultivating supporters for their candidates with these additional _____________.
/ This institution registers rainfall on a daily basis, using more than 2,500 pluviometric stations located across the country.
/ The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate.

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/ people that have suffered serious damage associated directly to the event: partial or total loss of goods (estate, livestock or crops) and/or disappearance, injury or death of family members.
/ I focus on a mechanism that has not been fully explored in the literature: the____________of disaster aid.
/ I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________.
/ Naturally, accessibility to this important natural resource is not only a function of rainfall. It also depends on ________ characteristics.
/ This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster.

LESSON : Kanban and Just-In-Time System 2023-03-30

LESSON : Kanban and Just-In-Time System crossword puzzle

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It is what’s known as a lean management process.
Does my inventory management software support JIT inventory management?
The practice of only replacing items once they have been put to use in manufacturing.
A company with the vision to make vehicle orders in the quickest and most efficient way.

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Are my suppliers reliable enough to deliver on time, every time? Is my order fulfillment system efficient enough to get orders through on time even when they have to compensate for supply chain delays?
Do I have enough flexibility in my supply chain and manufacturing to adapt to disruptions like supplier disruptions or natural disasters?
He is frequently referred to as the father of JIT PORTFOLIO KANBAN.
It is a holistic method that aims to improve an organization’s ability to deliver by applying the principles of visualization, limiting work in progress, and flow management on a system level.
A review of the fundamental manufacturing building blocks, product design, process design, personnel, and manufacturing process comes first in the JIT process.
It ensures there is continuous improvement throughout the process.

10 Clues: It is what’s known as a lean management process. • He is frequently referred to as the father of JIT PORTFOLIO KANBAN. • It ensures there is continuous improvement throughout the process. • Does my inventory management software support JIT inventory management? • The practice of only replacing items once they have been put to use in manufacturing. • ...

Red Cross Organization 2026-02-01

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Describes who we want to be in the future and reflects our core values.
One of the fundamental principles, it stating that the Red Cross must remain autonomous and not be influenced by governments or political interests.
Actions taken before emergencies to help people stay safe during floods, fires, storms, or other disasters.
The city where the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has its headquarters.
Another fundamental principle, it describes that each country can have only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society, which must be open to everyone and work across the whole country.

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An area where there is war, fighting, or serious violence, making life dangerous for civilians.
Explains what we do, why we do it, and who we are.
The main mission of the Red Cross is to provide help and protection to people affected by armed conflict, disasters, and other situations of violence.
The rules of war — international humanitarian laws that aim to limit suffering and protect civilians, wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war.
The main decision-making group of the Red Cross that decides important plans and policies.

10 Clues: Explains what we do, why we do it, and who we are. • Describes who we want to be in the future and reflects our core values. • The city where the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has its headquarters. • The main decision-making group of the Red Cross that decides important plans and policies. • ...

Stress 2023-10-18

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a physiological and psychological response to challenging or threatening situations
Cognitive stressors are stressors that arise from an individual's thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions
Distress is associated with negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, frustration, and helplessness
Distress can impair an individual's ability to function effectively in daily life.
Eustress can be associated with positive emotions, such as exhilaration, enthusiasm, and a sense of accomplishment
Eustress is usually short-term in nature, and it often occurs in specific situations or events that require a brief burst of heightened alertness and energy.
stressors that are long-term or persistent stressors that can lead to ongoing stress responses
These are minor, everyday stressors that can accumulate over time and contribute to overall stress
These stressors originate from the external environment and can include factors such as noise, pollution, extreme weather, or natural disasters
a specific event, condition, or stimulus that triggers a stress response in an individual.

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In many cases, eustress can lead to improved performance,
Unlike eustress, which is typically short-term, distress can be chronic or prolonged. It can result from ongoing or unresolved issues and may have a long-lasting impact on a person's health.
Psychosocial stressors are related to interpersonal relationships, work, and other social factors
These stressors are internal and are related to changes or conditions within the body.
Good Stress
Eustress can motivate individuals to take action, accomplish goals, and perform at their best
have adverse health consequences, including increased risk of physical and mental health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Bad Stress

18 Clues: Bad Stress • Good Stress • In many cases, eustress can lead to improved performance, • Distress can impair an individual's ability to function effectively in daily life. • a physiological and psychological response to challenging or threatening situations • These stressors are internal and are related to changes or conditions within the body. • ...

Natural Selection 2018-03-12

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Warm-blooded vertabrate
Scientist who studies nature
Groups of species living in the same area
Individuals are better adapted to the environment, survive and reproduce better than others
Trait that improves somethings ability to survive
Ship Charles Darwin sailed on for five years
Group of organisms

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Remains of an organism
Different populations become distinct species
Period between birth of generations
Species change over time
Historical sequence of life
Genetically determined characteristic
Particles of sand, dust, or soil

14 Clues: Group of organisms • Remains of an organism • Warm-blooded vertabrate • Species change over time • Historical sequence of life • Scientist who studies nature • Particles of sand, dust, or soil • Period between birth of generations • Genetically determined characteristic • Groups of species living in the same area • Ship Charles Darwin sailed on for five years • ...

Natural features 2023-01-20

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/ a large area of water surrounded by land
/ a forest with a lot of tall trees where it rains a lot
/ is an endless area of water
/ an area of low land between hills or mountains
/ is a natural underground chamber, especially in a cliff or a hillside
/ a very wide waterfall

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/ is a large area that has very little water in it and very few growing plants. Many Deserts are covered with sand
/ a higher line of water that moves across the surface of the sea or a lake
/ is a small hill of sand in the desert
/ a very large hill
/ long, natural area of water that flows across the land
/ a mountain with a large hole at the top
/ a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.
/ is a small elevation of the earth’s surface

14 Clues: / a very large hill • / a very wide waterfall • / is an endless area of water • / is a small hill of sand in the desert • / a large area of water surrounded by land • / a mountain with a large hole at the top • / an area of low land between hills or mountains • / is a small elevation of the earth’s surface • / a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea. • ...

NATURAL RESOURCES 2020-05-10

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natural world around us
damage caused by harmful substances or waste
the things you must have for a satisfactory life
the material in which plants grow
nature renews through its natural cycle
are formed naturally in the ground
excessive exploitation of a resource

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we can get them from natural life
they need water, soil and sunlight to grow
it makes something move or transform
they are living things that can move
exists on Earth in a limited amount
a substance that is used for heating or cooking
petroleum

14 Clues: petroleum • natural world around us • we can get them from natural life • the material in which plants grow • are formed naturally in the ground • exists on Earth in a limited amount • it makes something move or transform • they are living things that can move • excessive exploitation of a resource • nature renews through its natural cycle • ...

natural resources 2021-02-24

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another word for man-made
Gas gas that's found
train uses for fuel
resources materials that can be replace
energy energy from the Sun
materials that cannot be replaced
energy form from moving wind

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used as fuel
made from nature
fuel made from fossil
natural resources we get paper from
power The Source of moving
materials people make
food we eat that's living

14 Clues: used as fuel • made from nature • train uses for fuel • materials people make • another word for man-made • Gas gas that's found • fuel made from fossil • food we eat that's living • power The Source of moving • energy energy from the Sun • materials that cannot be replaced • energy form from moving wind • natural resources we get paper from • ...

Natural resource 2021-02-25

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black or brown rock
any material made by plants and animals that can be converted into energy.
two main natural resource.
energy that comes from the earth.
we use 60% of these each day
Materials we use from nature.
liquid underground

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flowing water energy.
release heat energy when used to create energy and electricity formed millions of years ago.
moving air created as the sun heats.
sun has produced energy in the form of light and heat.
can always be replaced never run out.
man made
can not be replaced.
found underground and is used for fuel.

15 Clues: man made • liquid underground • black or brown rock • can not be replaced. • flowing water energy. • two main natural resource. • we use 60% of these each day • Materials we use from nature. • energy that comes from the earth. • moving air created as the sun heats. • can always be replaced never run out. • found underground and is used for fuel. • ...

Natural Selection 2021-03-23

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a trait that makes it more likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment
an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food
a group of the same type of organism living in the same area
to receive genes from a parent
a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait
a specific characteristic of an individual organism
an organism produced as a result of reproduction

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a characteristic that all members of a species have
any difference in traits between individual organisms
the number of individuals with each trait in a population
an idea about what might happen that is based on what you already know
a type of molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of
a group of organisms of the same kind, that do not reproduce with organisms from any other group
an instruction for making a protein molecule

14 Clues: to receive genes from a parent • an instruction for making a protein molecule • an organism produced as a result of reproduction • a characteristic that all members of a species have • a specific characteristic of an individual organism • any difference in traits between individual organisms • an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food • ...

Natural World 2016-11-09

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A place where waste or garbage is left
The act of polluting
The natural world or ecosystem
Not in danger; free from harm's reach
Involving atomic energy
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism
left after usage (nuclear....)

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To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product
The act of destroying.
The people living within a country
To set off an event or action.
Not enough, not sufficient.
An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords
to continue to live; to remain alive

14 Clues: The act of polluting • The act of destroying. • Involving atomic energy • Not enough, not sufficient. • To set off an event or action. • The natural world or ecosystem • left after usage (nuclear....) • The people living within a country • to continue to live; to remain alive • Not in danger; free from harm's reach • A place where waste or garbage is left • ...

Natural Resources 2019-03-28

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working or produced by machines or machinery
liquid derived from petroleum, used for fuel
electricity from the flow of water
a natural fuel formed from the remains of past organisms
relating to the internal heat of the Earth
having to do with the Sun

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not depleted when used
depleted when used
cutting of trees
movement of air
a supply or stock
operating by electricity
rock made from carbonized plant matter, used for fuel
drilling into the Earth

14 Clues: movement of air • cutting of trees • a supply or stock • depleted when used • not depleted when used • drilling into the Earth • operating by electricity • having to do with the Sun • electricity from the flow of water • relating to the internal heat of the Earth • working or produced by machines or machinery • liquid derived from petroleum, used for fuel • ...

Natural Disaster 2023-06-29

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A severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures.
A spinning column of air that touches the ground, causing strong winds and destruction.
When an area becomes covered in water, often due to heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers.
It releases lava, ash, and gases into the air.
A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds.
A fast-spreading fire that burns trees, plants, and other vegetation in forests or grasslands.
A mass of snow that slides down a mountain, often causing danger to people and buildings.
A large-scale, rotating storm with strong winds, often referred to as a hurricane or typhoon.

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When rocks, soil, or debris move quickly down a slope or hillside.
A giant wave in the ocean, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcano eruption.
A very strong storm with powerful winds and heavy rain, usually occurring in coastal areas.
A long period of time with little or no rain, which can lead to dry and parched land.
A prolonged period of extremely hot weather, with high temperatures and little relief.
A shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.

14 Clues: It releases lava, ash, and gases into the air. • A shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust. • When rocks, soil, or debris move quickly down a slope or hillside. • A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds. • A severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures. • ...

Natural disaster 2023-05-30

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hot liquid coming out of the hole in a rock
Burning in animals habitat
makes the ground shake
Glaciers and snow falling
Big sea wave
over filling water
A short storm with light streaks

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Dry land over a period of time
cyclone a rotating storm in warm areas
cavity in the ground
Dust and grit flying around
A spiral cone made by warm and cool air combining
Wind during a snow storm
ice particles falling from the sky

14 Clues: Big sea wave • over filling water • cavity in the ground • makes the ground shake • Wind during a snow storm • Glaciers and snow falling • Burning in animals habitat • Dust and grit flying around • Dry land over a period of time • A short storm with light streaks • ice particles falling from the sky • cyclone a rotating storm in warm areas • ...

Natural Wonders 2023-09-03

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Falls Massive waterfall on the U.S.-Canada border.
Everest Earth's highest peak.
Barrier Reef World's largest coral reef system.
Rainforest Vast South American jungle.
Canyon Iconic Arizona chasm.
Falls Majestic African waterfall.
Dead Sea Extremely salty water body.
Volcano that emerged in a Mexican cornfield.
First national park in the world.
Islands Darwin's inspiration for evolution.

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Alpine mountain on the Swiss-Italian border.
Borealis Northern lights.
Greek island with a famous caldera.
Falls World's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
Falls Known as "The Smoke that Thunders."

15 Clues: Borealis Northern lights. • Canyon Iconic Arizona chasm. • Everest Earth's highest peak. • Falls Majestic African waterfall. • First national park in the world. • Greek island with a famous caldera. • Dead Sea Extremely salty water body. • Rainforest Vast South American jungle. • Falls Known as "The Smoke that Thunders." • Islands Darwin's inspiration for evolution. • ...

Natural Resources 2024-01-28

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______ consumption of products.
This energy is captured by and converted into electricity.
Technological development can discover more _______ uses of natural resources so that environmental footprint can be reduced.
Turns used materials into new and useful ones.
Management and use of a resource or an environment in a responsible and efficient way
Materials that replenish naturally, more or less within the same time period they are used.

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Reduces the need to buy new ones.
A resource is a material that is identified by people to be _______.
________ and technology which shapes our views on whether a material or object is useful
Converts waste we produce into useful materials.
_______-fuels takes millions of years to form.
Availability of renewable resources is considered to be _________.
Meeting the needs to the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
___-renewable resources may or may not replenish naturally or it takes a long time to replenish.

14 Clues: ______ consumption of products. • Reduces the need to buy new ones. • _______-fuels takes millions of years to form. • Turns used materials into new and useful ones. • Converts waste we produce into useful materials. • This energy is captured by and converted into electricity. • Availability of renewable resources is considered to be _________. • ...

natural resources 2024-04-25

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(heat within the earth.)
sedimentary deposit composed predominantly of carbon that is readily combustible.)
(contains stored chemical energy from the sun that is produced by plants through photosynthesis.)
(a byproduct from nuclear reactors, fuel processing plants, hospitals and research facilities.)
(resources that continue to exist despite being consumed or can replenish themselves over a period of time)
(a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants and animals)

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(the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity)
(a form of renewable energy that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity.)
(a substance that is used up more quickly than it can replace itself.)
( An energy source formed in the Earth's crust from decayed organic material.)
( a renewable source of energy that generates power by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other body of water.)
naturally occurring liquid found beneath the earth's surface that can be refined into fuel)
(The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object)
(energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. )

14 Clues: (heat within the earth.) • (a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants and animals) • (a substance that is used up more quickly than it can replace itself.) • (the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity) • (The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object) • ...

Natural Disaster 2024-09-05

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спричиняти
потоп
very beautiful
сильний
out спалахнути
цунамі
спека

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випадкова зустріч
лісова пожежа
відбуватися
лавина
ураган
виверження
землетрус

14 Clues: потоп • спека • лавина • ураган • цунамі • сильний • землетрус • спричиняти • виверження • відбуватися • лісова пожежа • very beautiful • out спалахнути • випадкова зустріч

Natural Resources 2024-05-02

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A gas that comes from the earth
Biproducts of generating energy from Fission.
Energy that is obtained from the sun
Energy that comes from the Earth's natural gas
The potential to do something
Energy that is generated by water spinning a turbine
A liquid that can be burned to power something

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A resource that can not be replenished in our lifetime
A power source from fossils
Energy that is generated from the wind
Energy generated from the burning of plants
A resource that can be replenished in our lifetime
The burning of hardened fossils to generate energy
Energy generated from Fission

14 Clues: A power source from fossils • The potential to do something • Energy generated from Fission • A gas that comes from the earth • Energy that is obtained from the sun • Energy that is generated from the wind • Energy generated from the burning of plants • Biproducts of generating energy from Fission. • Energy that comes from the Earth's natural gas • ...

Natural Sciences 2024-11-22

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An animal that eats meat is a ________.
Food group that includes fruits and ___________.
One of the three states of matter.
One thing plants need.
Forces: Push and ______.
Water vapour turns into liquid water.

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When rain begins to flow down the mountains.
Food group that includes milk, yogurt and cheese.
Group of vertebrates that snakes belong to.
Food group that includes chocolate, donuts and sweets.
The stage of the water cycle where water is temporarily collected.
One of the three states of matter.
Group of vertebrates that humans belong to.
Part of a plant.
When it rains, water falls from the ______.
Part of a plant.

16 Clues: Part of a plant. • Part of a plant. • One thing plants need. • Forces: Push and ______. • One of the three states of matter. • One of the three states of matter. • Water vapour turns into liquid water. • An animal that eats meat is a ________. • Group of vertebrates that snakes belong to. • Group of vertebrates that humans belong to. • ...

Natural Selection 2025-05-15

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Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
of the Fittest: Adapt to their environment
Selection: The process by which humans choose and breed plants and animals
A group or section in an area
modifies the DNA of living organisms

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Reproduction of an animal or plant
changes in population over time
The natural home or environment
Growing crops and farm animals to provide food
A characteristic or feature
A living thing
An animal preys on others
An organism being hunted
Related to genes

14 Clues: A living thing • Related to genes • An organism being hunted • An animal preys on others • A characteristic or feature • A group or section in an area • changes in population over time • The natural home or environment • Reproduction of an animal or plant • modifies the DNA of living organisms • Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection • of the Fittest: Adapt to their environment • ...

Natural Selection 2025-05-15

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the science and practice of growing crops and raising livestock for food and other products
a British naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
the natural process by which organisms best adjusted to their environment are most successful in surviving and reproducing
selection the process where humans actively choose which organisms to breed based on desired traits, essentially guiding the evolutionary prAgriculture e the science and practice of growing crops and raising livestock for food and other products
relating to genes or heredity.
a living thing, meaning any individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form that can function independently

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an animal that lives by eating and killing other animals
an animal that is caught and killed for food
a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
changing or adjusting to better suit a situation or environment
a process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully than those with less favorable traits
a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
the natural environment or place where an animal or plant lives
a persons child or children/ an animals young

14 Clues: relating to genes or heredity. • an animal that is caught and killed for food • a persons child or children/ an animals young • an animal that lives by eating and killing other animals • changing or adjusting to better suit a situation or environment • the natural environment or place where an animal or plant lives • ...

puzzle 2023-07-24

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a place for people hiding away from disasters
to apply color on a surface again
the state of being nasty
the act of taking something away

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easy to get hurt
to say something based on official statement
confused
a thing needed to do first

8 Clues: confused • easy to get hurt • the state of being nasty • a thing needed to do first • the act of taking something away • to apply color on a surface again • to say something based on official statement • a place for people hiding away from disasters

History Review Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-15

History Review Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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A stereotype of a group of immigrants
Someone who leaves a place permanently
The progress of siding with a certain race and against other races
One who seeks asylum from a nation for protection
A massacre of a certain ethnicity
Someone who comes to a new location permanently
People who have been forced out of their hometown because of violent disasters
Generations after oneself

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A group of immigrants wrongly blamed for something
The state of irrational stereotypes of a certain race
An immigrant appointed citizenship
Generations before oneself
Fear of immigrants taking over
A prejudice statement

14 Clues: A prejudice statement • Generations after oneself • Generations before oneself • Fear of immigrants taking over • A massacre of a certain ethnicity • An immigrant appointed citizenship • A stereotype of a group of immigrants • Someone who leaves a place permanently • Someone who comes to a new location permanently • One who seeks asylum from a nation for protection • ...

Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10

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pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases
rain mixed with acid
destruction of forests
the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities
to release pollutant substances into air
the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas

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protecting natural sources
community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive
the process of transforming waste into new products
synonym for garbage or trash
noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays

Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10

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destruction of forests
the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
synonym for garbage or trash
gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities
the process of transforming waste into new products

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to release pollutant substances into air
protecting natural sources
rain mixed with acid
pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases
noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas
absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays
community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive

Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10

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synonym for garbage or trash
destruction of forests
rain mixed with acid
community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive
protecting natural sources
absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays
noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases

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the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
the process of transforming waste into new products
to release pollutant substances into air
fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas
the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities

Goofy Goober Puzzle 2023-10-19

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Similar to an ogre
attire worn by Mason D.
What would you rate the Disasters out of 10?

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Beliles _________
Edition school newspaper
the best class

6 Clues: the best class • Beliles _________ • Similar to an ogre • attire worn by Mason D. • Edition school newspaper • What would you rate the Disasters out of 10?

Vocab Chapter 10 2022-03-03

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the process of change by which new species develop from preexisting species over time
The process of becoming adapted to an environment
theory that states that natural disasters such as floods and volcanic eruptions shaped Earth’s landforms and caused extinction of some species
study of fossils or extinct organisms
theory that states that the geological processes that shape Earth are uniform over time
a model of evolution in which gradual change over a long period of time leads to biological diversity
- body part that is similar in structure on different organisms but performs different functions

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measure of an organism's ability to survive and produce offspring relative to other members of a population
a group of organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring
the human process of breeding animals or plants that have certain desired traits
the study of geographical distribution of the living organisms and fossils on Earth
the process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully than less well adapted individuals do
body part that is similar in function as a body part of another organism but is structurally different
remnants of an organ or structure that functioned in an earlier ancestor
the trace or remains of an organism that lived long ago, most commonly preserved in sedimentary rock
differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs

16 Clues: study of fossils or extinct organisms • The process of becoming adapted to an environment • remnants of an organ or structure that functioned in an earlier ancestor • the human process of breeding animals or plants that have certain desired traits • differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs • ...

The Presidency 2023-01-24

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Limits the president to two terms
five years old+ lived in the US for 14 years prior to election
term for the president as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress
An office created in 1947 to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisers
Charges against a president approved by a majority of the House of Representatives
the list of programs a president hopes to enact while in office

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president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days
person appointed by President to be chief of executive staff
A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
natural born citizen
a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
role of the President in which he addresses sudden needs in response to disasters
policy advisers and for important diplomacy
The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual resignation of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment

16 Clues: natural born citizen • Limits the president to two terms • policy advisers and for important diplomacy • A rule issued by the president that has the force of law • person appointed by President to be chief of executive staff • five years old+ lived in the US for 14 years prior to election • the list of programs a president hopes to enact while in office • ...

Ch 20 Intro to Business 2025-09-15

Ch 20 Intro to Business crossword puzzle

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Individual or business covered in an insurance policy
A request for payment for a loss based on the terms of the policy
A contract that details the terms and conditions of insurance coverage
A category of business insurance in which a company provides its employees insurance coverage as part of a benefits package
A type of insurance that protects a business or individual from the risk of being held legally liable for the injuries of others
Provides funds to pay for health care in the event of illness and may also pay for the cost of preventive care
A policy that covers at‐home, assisted living, and nursing home care

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Income insurance that provides funds to replace income lost while an individual is ill or injured and unable to work
Insurance company issuing a policy
Covers losses due to an accident involving vehicles
Protects against the loss of income that would result if the insured person dies
Protects commercial assets, such as property and vehicles, from any number of risks including natural disasters and fire damage
With regard to insurance, means to return you to the condition you were before the loss
Pays for damage or loss to the insured’s property and often includes liability coverage for actions of the insured that cause harm to other people or their property
An amount paid each year for insurance coverage
A comprehensive evaluation of business processes to identify anything that could potentially cause damage to assets

16 Clues: Insurance company issuing a policy • An amount paid each year for insurance coverage • Covers losses due to an accident involving vehicles • Individual or business covered in an insurance policy • A request for payment for a loss based on the terms of the policy • A policy that covers at‐home, assisted living, and nursing home care • ...

Who Creates the Miracles of the Gospel? 2025-01-25

Who Creates the Miracles of the Gospel? crossword puzzle

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Through this, we are able to witness all the miracles of God
Elohim is pleased when we are __
God himself will search for His ___
earthquakes and disasters
the way to see miracles from Elohim

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In this we are lacking
frightened by the miracles of the gospel
human beings by nature
if we try to defeat satan with our own strength
managed and led by God
the Israelites easily __ about God in critical situations
Creator of miracles
We can do this with God when we put his words into action

13 Clues: Creator of miracles • In this we are lacking • human beings by nature • managed and led by God • earthquakes and disasters • Elohim is pleased when we are __ • God himself will search for His ___ • the way to see miracles from Elohim • frightened by the miracles of the gospel • if we try to defeat satan with our own strength • ...

Our Solar System 2022-02-23

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Repeating path of an object around another
Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
Galaxy formation of one or more arms
Celestial object of ice and dust
System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
Unit, Distance between center of Earth and center of Sol
Third planet of Sol and our home
Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
Largest natural satellite of Pluto
Gravity bound system of stars planets gas dust and dark matter
Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
Saturn's second largest natural satellite
Clouds of dust and gas occupying space

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Galaxy formation of no distinct shape
Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
Galaxy formation of oval shape
Saturn's largest natural satellite
Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
The sun of our solar system
Neptune's largest natural satellite
Saturn's third largest natural satellite
Uranus's largest natural satellite
Fifth planet of Sol and largest
Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
Celestial object small and rocky
Empty space
Earth's natural satellite
Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol

35 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Galaxy formation of oval shape • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Celestial object of ice and dust • Third planet of Sol and our home • Celestial object small and rocky • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • ...

Natural Resources 2021-02-25

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one type of resource
why do we need natural resources
what goes in solar panels
crops, animal dung and wood
resources that come from nature
artificial resources
heat from the core that we use

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energy,make products and to fuel our bodies
what synthetic resources are made of
coal, oil and natural gas
what windmills take in
made from metal
what dams use flowing water for
made from wheat
another type of resource

15 Clues: made from metal • made from wheat • one type of resource • artificial resources • what windmills take in • another type of resource • what goes in solar panels • coal, oil and natural gas • crops, animal dung and wood • heat from the core that we use • resources that come from nature • what dams use flowing water for • why do we need natural resources • ...

Natural Selection 2021-10-07

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how well adapted an organism is to its environment.
something that helps an organism get food, protect itself, move, or reproduce.
different characteristics between organisms of the same species.
hard-shelled reptile from the Galapagos that can live to be over 100 years old.
______ adaptation describes how organisms act in order to survive.
______ behavior is something organisms obtain by interacting with their environment.
a bird that Darwin studied in the Galapagos Islands.

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_____ adaptations are physical features that help organisms survive.
______ behavior that is something organisms do without having to learn it.
organisms with traits better suited for their environment are more likely to survive.
a specific characteristic of an organism.
an organism's color/pattern helps it blend in to its environment.
_____ dart frogs are brightly colored to warn off other creatures.
an organism copies another, more dangerous organism to protect itself.

14 Clues: a specific characteristic of an organism. • how well adapted an organism is to its environment. • a bird that Darwin studied in the Galapagos Islands. • different characteristics between organisms of the same species. • an organism's color/pattern helps it blend in to its environment. • ______ adaptation describes how organisms act in order to survive. • ...

Natural Resources 2021-12-14

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the energy of moving particles
Organic matter such as dried sludge from a sewage system plant that can be used as fuel
natural resources that are unlimited or are replaced by nature as quickly as people use them
type of energy of moving objects
type of energy stored in the bonds that hold atoms together
natural resources that cannot be replaced by nature as quickly as they are used by people
any energy source, organism, or substance found in nature that people use

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can be harmful to human health if not disposed of properly
energy that travels as waves through space
a nonrenewable source of energy formed from ancient plants and animals buried in the earth
to decrease seriously or to exhaust the abundance of supply
type of energy that is moving electrons
type of energy formed by splitting radioactive atoms
the ability to move, do work, or cause change

14 Clues: the energy of moving particles • type of energy of moving objects • type of energy that is moving electrons • energy that travels as waves through space • the ability to move, do work, or cause change • type of energy formed by splitting radioactive atoms • can be harmful to human health if not disposed of properly • ...

Natural Selection 2019-11-16

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provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
a natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of an organism best adapted to survive in their environment
a chemical substance that can cure bacterialinfections
a type of symbiosis in which one organism lives inside the other
single-celled rod-shaped organisms that reproduce by fission
any preserved evidence of an organism

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the process whereby the earth’s life changes over time
the condition in which an organism can resist disease
an epidemic that is geographically widespread
refers to a population of organisms that are separated
of or relating to a disease
the process in which new genetically distinct species evolve
a small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms.

14 Clues: of or relating to a disease • any preserved evidence of an organism • an epidemic that is geographically widespread • a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease • the condition in which an organism can resist disease • the process whereby the earth’s life changes over time • refers to a population of organisms that are separated • ...

natural capital 2019-11-02

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Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level
Translations of energy and/or matter.
The magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested
An EVS which implies relying on progress and strong belief in human capabilities.
The way of dealing with a situation or problem that scientists adopt. (e.g. holistic or reductionist ... ).
Science that studies the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings

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Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point.
This type of system implies no exchange of energy and matter across the boundary.
This adjective means something that has value in its own rights.
The law that concerns the conservation of energy is the first law of ... .
They can be renewable or non-renewable
A category of nuclear plants, to which belonged both Fukushima and Tchernobyl
Worldview in other words.
Kyoto Protocol divided countries in two categories according to their economical development. To which category of countries belonged China, India and Bhutan?

14 Clues: Worldview in other words. • Translations of energy and/or matter. • They can be renewable or non-renewable • Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point. • This adjective means something that has value in its own rights. • Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level • ...

NATURAL WORLDv2 2023-03-27

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growing a huge number of livestock in small spaces
hunt
to abound or swarm
irrational desire
to result in or contain

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something that dissuades & prevent
to commit to a certain cause
to ascend or sprint fast
to consume pastures grass
drill, unearth
to roar is to make a deep, powerful animal yell.
to concern or be unhappy
an epidermal eruption
to stray or go about aimlessly

14 Clues: hunt • drill, unearth • irrational desire • to abound or swarm • an epidermal eruption • to result in or contain • to ascend or sprint fast • to concern or be unhappy • to consume pastures grass • to commit to a certain cause • to stray or go about aimlessly • something that dissuades & prevent • to roar is to make a deep, powerful animal yell. • ...

Natural phenomena 2024-03-30

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An atmospheric phenomenon is stormy bad weather with thunder and lightning.
Precipitation in the form of water droplets.
the drought"
The absence of rain, which leads to the drying of the soil and the death of vegetation.
Atmospheric precipitation in the form of small ice balls.
A flame that spread wide and destroyed something.
A strong storm at sea.

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Instant discharge of accumulated atmospheric electricity in the air
Precipitation in the form of white flakes representing ice crystals
Masses of snow, snow blocks falling from the mountains.
A thin layer of snow formed by evaporation on a cooling surface on cold nights
Movement, the flow of air in the horizontal direction.
Opaque air saturated with water vapor
A multicolored arc-shaped stripe on the firmament

14 Clues: the drought" • A strong storm at sea. • Opaque air saturated with water vapor • Precipitation in the form of water droplets. • A multicolored arc-shaped stripe on the firmament • A flame that spread wide and destroyed something. • Movement, the flow of air in the horizontal direction. • Masses of snow, snow blocks falling from the mountains. • ...

natural-mente 2024-07-01

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piccoli, pelosi e colorati, li abbiamo usati per decorare gli insetti
pianta che attira le farfalle
allevano gli afidi e ne mangiano la melata
gli insetti ne hanno sei
lo abbiamo usato per costruire la mangiatoia per uccelli
lo sono le api che non vivono in società
arte giapponese di piegare la carta

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mangiano i parassiti delle piante
li abbiamo attaccati sulla faccia degli insetti
strumento usato per cucire
le abbiamo usate nell'hotel per insetti
materiale con cui abbiamo costruito fiori ed insetti
Materiale trasparente usato per conservare insetti
ne abbiamo costruite due con legno e filo di ferro

14 Clues: gli insetti ne hanno sei • strumento usato per cucire • pianta che attira le farfalle • mangiano i parassiti delle piante • arte giapponese di piegare la carta • le abbiamo usate nell'hotel per insetti • lo sono le api che non vivono in società • allevano gli afidi e ne mangiano la melata • li abbiamo attaccati sulla faccia degli insetti • ...

Natural Selection 2024-06-12

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Therapy When doctors inject healthy DNA to replace a persons damaged DNA
Has a positive affect on an organisms health
A group of organisms that can breed and produce a offspring
A certain group of living things in a specific area
A change of genetic makeup over time
A mistake or change in a living things DNA
Any difference between the same species
Has a negative affect on an organisms health

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A molecule that carries out the instructions from DNA
Something that carries your traits
Has no affect on an organisms health
A structure that doesn't serve any person
Traits seen in a certain person but not in any of their ancestors
A trait developed naturally to help them survive longer
A particular characteristic of a living thing

15 Clues: Something that carries your traits • Has no affect on an organisms health • A change of genetic makeup over time • Any difference between the same species • A structure that doesn't serve any person • A mistake or change in a living things DNA • Has a positive affect on an organisms health • Has a negative affect on an organisms health • ...

Natural Selection 2023-05-30

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loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population
the type of structures which no longer serve a function.
an alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
rapid bursts of change followed by long periods of no change
preserved remains, or traces of remains, of ancient organisms
a diagram that shows relationships and common ancestry
idea that live species are descendants of ancestral day ones also defined more narrowly as a change is the genetic composition of population form generation

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the type of speciation that occurs when there are no physical barriers preventing any members of a species from mating with another, and all members are in close proximity to one another
disruptive selection selects AGAINST the ____________.
survival of the_______.
the branch of biology that deals with the form of living organisms, and with relationships between their structures.
change in the frequency of an existing gene variant in a population due to random sampling of organisms.
the type of speciation that involved a legit physical geographical barrier
an alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
Charles

15 Clues: Charles • survival of the_______. • disruptive selection selects AGAINST the ____________. • a diagram that shows relationships and common ancestry • the type of structures which no longer serve a function. • rapid bursts of change followed by long periods of no change • preserved remains, or traces of remains, of ancient organisms • ...

natural resources 2022-10-31

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substance that pollutes something especially water or the atmosphere
process of removing salts or other minerals and contaminants from seawater, brackish water, and wastewater effluent
commercially valueless material in which ore is found
extraction level of the resource which does not exceed the growth
water containing less than 1000 miligrams per liter of dissolved solids,most often salt
naturally occurring solid material from which a materiel or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
biomass energy such as ethanal,hydropower,geothermal power,wind energy,and solar energy
rock or bolder that differs from the surronding rock brought from a distance by glacial action

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oil,natural gas and nuclear energy.
contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical,physical, or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmousphere
raw materials that are produced from natural sources and extracted from pits and quarries,include gravel,crushed stone,and sand
raw materials and sources of energy that we use
land degradation in arid,semi arid,and dry sub humid areas
solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium

14 Clues: oil,natural gas and nuclear energy. • raw materials and sources of energy that we use • commercially valueless material in which ore is found • land degradation in arid,semi arid,and dry sub humid areas • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium • extraction level of the resource which does not exceed the growth • ...

natural resources 2022-11-04

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of or found in fresh water; not of the sea.
a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements.
refers to total fellings and not only to timber removed for own consumption and use
solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.
a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock
materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
a natural substance that is not replenished with the speed at which it is consumed
resources that continue to exist despite being consumed or can replenish themselves over a period of time even as they are used.
a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
to move awkwardly or ungracefully
a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.
situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects

14 Clues: to move awkwardly or ungracefully • of or found in fresh water; not of the sea. • a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. • a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. • a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements. • ...

Natural environment 2025-04-06

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Trees, flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Flows into the sea.
Smaller than the ocean.
The land which meets the sea or the ocean.
A piece of higher ground.
A very dry piece of land.
The mass of salt water that covers most of the earth' surface.
A rainforest.

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A low piece of land between two mountains, with a river flowing.
Where can you find a lot of trees?
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Weather patterns on the earth.
A piece of land by the sea usually covered with sand.
A piece of very high land.

14 Clues: A rainforest. • Flows into the sea. • Smaller than the ocean. • A piece of higher ground. • A very dry piece of land. • A piece of very high land. • Weather patterns on the earth. • Where can you find a lot of trees? • A piece of land surrounded by water. • Trees, flowers, fruit and vegetables. • The land which meets the sea or the ocean. • ...

Natural Sciences 2024-11-22

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An animal that eats meat is a ________.
Food group that includes fruits and ___________.
One of the three states of matter.
One thing plants need.
Forces: Push and ______.
Water vapour turns into liquid water.

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When rain begins to flow down the mountains.
Food group that includes milk, yogurt and cheese.
Group of vertebrates that snakes belong to.
Food group that includes chocolate, donuts and sweets.
The stage of the water cycle where water is temporarily collected.
One of the three states of matter.
Group of vertebrates that humans belong to.
Part of a plant.
When it rains, water falls from the ______.
Part of a plant.

natural selection 2025-05-15

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The young produced by a parent or parents.
of the Fittest A phrase often associated with natural selection; it refers to the idea that individuals with traits most suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Animals that hunt and eat other animals.
Selection The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. This is a key mechanism of evolution.
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. Over time, adaptations can lead to evolutionary changes.
The natural environment where an organism lives, which provides food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.
Engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's DNA to change its characteristics in a specific way.
Animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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Relating to genes and heredity; traits passed from parents to offspring.
A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and capable of interbreeding.
Selection: The intentional breeding of plants or animals by humans to develop desirable traits.
Characteristics or features of an organism, such as eye color or leaf shape, often inherited genetically.
Charles Darwin was a naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Any living thing, from bacteria to plants to animals.
The practice of farming, including the cultivation of soil, the growing of crops, and the raising of animals for food and other products.

15 Clues: Animals that hunt and eat other animals. • The young produced by a parent or parents. • Animals that are hunted and eaten by predators. • Any living thing, from bacteria to plants to animals. • Relating to genes and heredity; traits passed from parents to offspring. • Charles Darwin was a naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection. • ...

natural disaster 2026-03-08

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A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface.
A violent tropical storm with strong winds, common in the Pacific.
storm A storm consisting of ice pellets or freezing rain that coats surfaces.
A severe event causing great damage or loss of life; a general term for such events.
A large fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing.

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The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land.
A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert.
A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
A very serious disaster, often on a large scale with tragic consequences.
A long period of time with little or no rain.
A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
An overflow of water onto normally dry land.

14 Clues: A sudden and violent shaking of the ground. • An overflow of water onto normally dry land. • A long period of time with little or no rain. • A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake. • A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing. • A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert. • ...

Natural Selection 2025-12-08

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Natural selection occurs in microorganisms
differences among organisms of the same species
these mice used camouflage to adapt and be less visible to predators
traits change over time through many generations to help an organism survive
some insects have become resistant to this
offspring will die if more are produced than an environment can support
the invention of which medicine caused changes in bacterial populations?

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these control traits passed on to offspring
these fish decreased the number of spines they had over time
inherited characteristics
theory that suggests species change over time because organisms with traits that are well suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully
fighting for available resources such as food, water and space
he came up with the theory of natural selection
what environmental change caused the field mustard population to change?
True or False-humans can trigger an adaptation

15 Clues: inherited characteristics • Natural selection occurs in microorganisms • some insects have become resistant to this • these control traits passed on to offspring • True or False-humans can trigger an adaptation • differences among organisms of the same species • he came up with the theory of natural selection • ...

KN - TACOHAI - VOCAB - G8U7 - PART 2 - 240304 - E 2024-03-04

KN - TACOHAI - VOCAB - G8U7 - PART 2 - 240304 - E crossword puzzle

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(n) A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment, including both living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and non-living components (soil, water, air).
(n) Something that is manufactured or produced as a result of a process, often for sale or distribution in the market.
(np) A natural resource or energy source that is replenished naturally and can be used indefinitely without depletion, such as solar energy, wind power, or biomass.
(n) A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, characterized by its composition and structure.
(n) The presence of harmful or undesirable substances or contaminants in the environment, such as air, water, or soil, often resulting from human activities.
(v) To take part or be involved in an activity, event, or process, contributing to its execution or outcome.
(n) A large marine mammal belonging to the order Sirenia, similar to the manatee, found in warm coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, primarily feeding on seagrasses.
(v) To make smaller or decrease in size, quantity, or extent; also, to minimize or lessen the amount or intensity of something.
(n) The natural environment or surroundings in which a particular species or community of organisms lives, including physical factors such as climate, soil, and vegetation.

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(n) The complete disappearance or eradication of a species or group of organisms from the Earth, typically as a result of environmental changes, natural disasters, or human activities.
(np) A species at risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, pollution, climate change, or overexploitation by humans, often requiring conservation efforts to prevent their disappearance.
(n) A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature; the basic unit of biological classification and evolution.
(np) A colorless, odorless gas composed of carbon and oxygen molecules (CO2), produced by the combustion of carbon-containing fuels, respiration, and other natural processes. It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.
(n) The movement of people, goods, or materials from one place to another, typically using vehicles, infrastructure, or systems designed for transportation.
(v) To set free or allow something to escape from confinement or restraint; also, to make something available for public distribution or consumption.
(n) A marine invertebrate organism that forms colonies of calcium carbonate structures, often found in tropical oceans and reefs, providing habitats for a diverse range of marine life.
(np) Waste or refuse materials made of synthetic polymers, particularly plastic, often discarded improperly and contributing to environmental pollution.
(phr.v) To deactivate or switch off a device, appliance, or light source; also, to cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm in something.
(n) A person, animal, or plant that resides or lives in a particular place or region, often implying permanence or long-term presence.
(adj) Poisonous or harmful to living organisms, often capable of causing illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.

20 Clues: (n) A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, characterized by its composition and structure. • (v) To take part or be involved in an activity, event, or process, contributing to its execution or outcome. • (n) Something that is manufactured or produced as a result of a process, often for sale or distribution in the market. • ...

Vocabulary 2024-03-12

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groups of people who join together for a purpose
to do something carefully
willingness to share in an unselfish way
showing qualities of being an adult

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the people who live in a particular place
being careful when making choices
to be spread or thrown
when something is given as a task
place where people stay after disasters

9 Clues: to be spread or thrown • to do something carefully • being careful when making choices • when something is given as a task • showing qualities of being an adult • place where people stay after disasters • willingness to share in an unselfish way • the people who live in a particular place • groups of people who join together for a purpose

LS-unit2 2025-12-15

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having little money to live on
able to continue without harming the future or the environment
people who are against something
not too expensive

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lasting for a long time
very bad events that cause a lot of damage
chances that something bad might happen
good things that help you
to make the environment dirty or harmful

9 Clues: not too expensive • lasting for a long time • good things that help you • having little money to live on • people who are against something • chances that something bad might happen • to make the environment dirty or harmful • very bad events that cause a lot of damage • able to continue without harming the future or the environment

LS-unit2 2025-12-15

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having little money to live on
able to continue without harming the future or the environment
people who are against something
not too expensive

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lasting for a long time
very bad events that cause a lot of damage
chances that something bad might happen
good things that help you
to make the environment dirty or harmful

Natural Hazards_2022 2022-09-11

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a long period when there is little or no rain
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
an occasion when a volcano explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it
a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
a severe snow storm with strong winds
a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction

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the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number or times
a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain
the assumption that the same natural laws and processes that operate in our present-day scientific observations have always operated in the universe in the past and apply everywhere in the universe
a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain
a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside
to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems
an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea

14 Clues: a severe snow storm with strong winds • a long period when there is little or no rain • a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain • small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain • a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction • a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope • ...

Natural Selection 2022-11-03

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Selection: organisms adapting to changes
isolation: two populations separated
the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly
Species: those that live in a limited area
an organism whose presence, absence or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition
Succession: when a new patch of land is created or exposed for the first time
natural disasters
a process or strategy to adapt
Species: the species that first colonize new habitats created by disturbance

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the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution
a course of evolution
adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other
limits: a limit
Community: in which populations of plants or animals remain stable and exist in balance with each other and their environment
home to organisms

15 Clues: natural disasters • home to organisms • a course of evolution • limits: a limit • a process or strategy to adapt • isolation: two populations separated • Selection: organisms adapting to changes • Species: those that live in a limited area • adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other • ...

natural disaster 2022-07-04

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When natural disaster occurs, people living in the affected area are usually asked to _____
Earthquake that happens soon after the first one
Sudden and violent shaking of the earth's surface
We can tell the _____ of an earthquake using Richter scale
Huge rotating storm
Magma that has left the vent

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Help us track typhoons
The innermost layer of earth
The outermost layer of earth
Rock that has melted due to the high temperature inside the earth
Mountain that has an opening for molten rock beneath the earth to escape
A crack in the earth's crust
Instrument to predict volcanic eruption
Series of giant wave that comes from the ocean

14 Clues: Huge rotating storm • Help us track typhoons • The innermost layer of earth • The outermost layer of earth • A crack in the earth's crust • Magma that has left the vent • Instrument to predict volcanic eruption • Series of giant wave that comes from the ocean • Earthquake that happens soon after the first one • Sudden and violent shaking of the earth's surface • ...

Natural capital 2019-11-02

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This adjective means something that has value in its own rights.
the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested
Kyoto Protocol divided countries in two categories according to their economical development. To which category of countries belong China; India and Bhutan?
Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level
This type of system implies no exchange of energy and matter across the boundary.
A category of nuclear plants, to which belonged both Fukushima and Tchernobyl
Worldview in other words
They can be renewable or non-renewable
Science that studies the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings

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Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point.
Translations of energy and/or matter.
an EVS which implies relying on progress and strong belief in human capabilities.
The law that concerns the conservation of energy is the first law of ... .
The way of dealing with a situation or problem that scientists adopt. (e.g. holistic or reductionist ... ).

14 Clues: Worldview in other words • Translations of energy and/or matter. • They can be renewable or non-renewable • Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point. • This adjective means something that has value in its own rights. • Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level • ...

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a crack in the earth's surface where the rock has divided into two parts that move against each other
the ocean that surounds the north pole
a tectonic ______ is one of the parts of the earth's surface that move in relation to each other
melted rock
an opening in the earth's crust through which melted rock, ash, and gases are forced out
animals of a particular place, period, or environment
one of the cardinal points
in, to, from, or having to do with the west
the number of continents in our planet

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it is both a country and a continent
it was the first supercontinent
plants collectively, esp. those of a particular area, period, or environment
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface
huge wave caused by marine earthquake

14 Clues: melted rock • one of the cardinal points • it was the first supercontinent • it is both a country and a continent • huge wave caused by marine earthquake • the ocean that surounds the north pole • the number of continents in our planet • in, to, from, or having to do with the west • animals of a particular place, period, or environment • ...

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Sea of Serenity landscape
Bark makes medicine used to treat malaria
Aloe of rocky bushland
River below escarpment Jackson's Hornbills and Yellow-billed Shrike are found
Dolphins and termites have this in common
migrants now rare due to farming practices
Bushes favored by the genus Belenois

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Add another bird to this list: White Stork, Norther Lapwing, Sand Martin
Swahili for coastal forest bird species
Account of Kenya's plants 1949-2012
Fruit dries naturally on the branch
Most diverse group of insects
Acacia species harvested for gum arabic
Semi-acquatic rodent

14 Clues: Semi-acquatic rodent • Aloe of rocky bushland • Sea of Serenity landscape • Most diverse group of insects • Account of Kenya's plants 1949-2012 • Fruit dries naturally on the branch • Bushes favored by the genus Belenois • Swahili for coastal forest bird species • Acacia species harvested for gum arabic • Bark makes medicine used to treat malaria • ...

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any material made by plants and animals that can convert into natural energy
Takes a short time
power energy created by wind
grainy, dirty rock found underground
won't be gone for a long time
Energy made from water
thick black liquid found underground
Energy made from the sun
Takes a long time to form again

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Man made resources
Resource found in nature
Made a long time ago from dead organisms
Energy made from heat from the earths core
gas found under ground

14 Clues: Man made resources • Takes a short time • gas found under ground • Energy made from water • Resource found in nature • Energy made from the sun • power energy created by wind • won't be gone for a long time • Takes a long time to form again • grainy, dirty rock found underground • thick black liquid found underground • Made a long time ago from dead organisms • ...

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the calculation of what natural
useful or valuable
a way that does not use them up or destroy them for
a resource that can regrow or reproduce as long as it is not overused
such as oil from oil reserves
are needed to support someone’s daily living
describes an approach to using resources

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a resource that is limited and cannot be replaced if it is used up.
something found in nature that people
a resource that must be used up when and
to remove natural resources from the natural
it is found or it is lost
Earth
long time

14 Clues: Earth • long time • useful or valuable • it is found or it is lost • such as oil from oil reserves • the calculation of what natural • something found in nature that people • a resource that must be used up when and • describes an approach to using resources • to remove natural resources from the natural • are needed to support someone’s daily living • ...

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This fossil fuel is in the form of a liquid.
The practice of growing crops and livestock to produce food, fibre, and fuel is called.
This fossil fuel is in the form of a rock.
Plant or animal material used as fuel to produce electricity or heat.
The process of turning raw materials into finished products in a factory.
Materials such as minerals, trees, and water that occur naturally and can be used.
Careful use of resource that used hot magma or hot, dry rock from below Earth's surface to generate electricity.
Conservation method in which old materials are processed to make new ones.

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Power generated from harnessing wind energy through the use of wind mills and turbines is known as.
The impact of a person or community on the environment.
The warming of the earth's atmosphere due to build-up of carbon dioxide and methane is known as the.
Include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy.
Alternative energy source that based on atomic fission.
Release of harmful stuff into the environment as a result of human activities is known as.

14 Clues: This fossil fuel is in the form of a rock. • This fossil fuel is in the form of a liquid. • The impact of a person or community on the environment. • Alternative energy source that based on atomic fission. • Plant or animal material used as fuel to produce electricity or heat. • The process of turning raw materials into finished products in a factory. • ...

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Coal, oil, and gas are all examples of this natural resource
Resources found in nature (like sun, wind, soil, wildlife, etc)
The two natural resources that are essential for life are water and _____________.
A ___________ and wind turbine harness wind power to generate electricity
This natural resource is the layer of gases that blanket the Earth
Resources like coal, oil, and gas are called __________________ resources
Gold, graphite, and quartz are all examples of this type of natural resource

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This natural resource consists of plants and animal that live in the wild
The sun provides us with this type of energy
A resource that does not run out or can be replenished within time
This natural resource is air movement across the surface of the Earth
pollution Any substance introduced into the atmosphere that has damaging effects
The only natural resource found in all three forms (solid, liquid, and gas)
The outer layer of the earth's surface that supports plant life

14 Clues: The sun provides us with this type of energy • Coal, oil, and gas are all examples of this natural resource • Resources found in nature (like sun, wind, soil, wildlife, etc) • The outer layer of the earth's surface that supports plant life • A resource that does not run out or can be replenished within time • ...

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resources that we can easily replace during our lifetimes
a renwable resource that is good for growing things
a non-renwable resource that can be used in gasoline, oil, and plastic products, but its limited amounts can be dangerous and difficult to access
using resources responsibly so that they will not run out
made from decomposing plants and animals and removing it damages the environment

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a renewable resource that could run out by over-farming
resources we only have a limited supply of OR that takes millions of years to replace
the act of buying and selling goods and services
resources that we can never use up or run out of
found naturally in Earth's crust and has to be extracted from the ground
natural places underground where water can collect
an inexhaustible resource BUT irresponsible use can lead to contamination and lack of clean ____
they are unevenly distributed because found where there were once shallow seas, formed from dead organisms millions of years ago
a renwable resource often burned to make energy, but could run out if overused

14 Clues: the act of buying and selling goods and services • resources that we can never use up or run out of • natural places underground where water can collect • a renwable resource that is good for growing things • a renewable resource that could run out by over-farming • resources that we can easily replace during our lifetimes • ...

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