5th Grade Environmental Science

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Across
  1. 1. The protection and maintenance of natural environments where plants and animals live.
  2. 3. The effect that human activities have on the Earth’s environment, such as pollution or conservation efforts.
  3. 10. Resources that are finite and cannot be replenished within a human lifetime, such as fossil fuels and minerals.
  4. 12. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which includes air and other substances.
  5. 13. Efforts to conserve or protect the natural environment from harm.
  6. 15. The process of converting waste materials into reusable products.
  7. 16. The large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface.
Down
  1. 2. Actions or behaviors by people and communities that impact the environment.
  2. 4. The vast, seemingly infinite area beyond Earth, including all the planets, stars, and galaxies.
  3. 5. Efforts made to conserve or protect the natural environment from harm or degradation.
  4. 6. A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
  5. 7. The ability to maintain healthy environmental conditions for the future by making responsible decisions.
  6. 8. The presence of harmful substances in the environment that can cause damage.
  7. 9. The solid surface of the Earth, including soil, rocks, and natural resources.
  8. 11. Long-term changes in temperature and other atmospheric conditions, often due to human activity.
  9. 14. Innovations designed to reduce environmental harm and promote sustainability.