Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources

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Across
  1. 4. – Another name for community land resources.
  2. 6. - An international convention that lists several species of animals and birds in which trade is prohibited.
  3. 8. – Factor of soil formation related to altitude and slope.
  4. 9. – Type of irrigation that checks water losses through seepage and evaporation.
  5. 12. – Conservation method where rocks are piled up to slow the flow of water.
  6. 14. - A natural resource that plants produce that we need to breathe.
  7. 16. – Caused by untreated sewage, chemicals, and industrial effluents.
  8. 17. – Land owned by the community for common use like fodder, fruits, nuts, or medicinal herbs.
  9. 18. - The name for protected areas linked through a global network to demonstrate conservation and development.
  10. 19. – The main natural source of fresh water on land.
  11. 21. - A large animal with tusks mentioned as being on the verge of extinction
  12. 26. – Practice of making broad flat steps on steep slopes to reduce surface runoff.
  13. 27. - The name for a system where living beings are inter-related and interdependent.
  14. 29. – Rows of trees planted in dry regions to check wind movement.
  15. 31. – Collecting and storing rainwater for future use.
  16. 32. – Stones, grass, or soil used to build barriers along slopes to collect water.
  17. 33. – Conservation method where bare ground between plants is covered with straw or organic matter to retain moisture.
Down
  1. 1. - The type of vegetation found in cold Polar Regions.
  2. 2. - One of the major concerns for wildlife that results in a sharp decline in the number of particular species.
  3. 3. – Growing alternate rows of different crops to reduce soil erosion.
  4. 5. - The layer of the Earth that includes land.
  5. 7. - The collective name for all the living parts of the Earth.
  6. 10. – Artificial method of supplying water to crops.
  7. 11. – Type of land owned by individuals.
  8. 13. – Thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth, containing minerals, humus, water, and air.
  9. 15. – Irrigation method useful in dry regions to conserve water.
  10. 17. – Factor of soil formation that influences the rate of weathering and humus formation.
  11. 20. – A renewable resource covering three-fourths of the earth’s surface.
  12. 22. – The way land is used for agriculture, forestry, mining, building houses, and setting up industries.
  13. 23. - The sphere of water on Earth.
  14. 24. – Determines colour, texture, and mineral content of soil.
  15. 25. – The washing away of the fertile top layer of soil.
  16. 28. park - The name for a natural area designated to protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems.
  17. 30. – The uppermost layer of soil rich in humus and vegetation.