Changing and Managing the Environment
Across
- 6. when greenhouse gases trap some of the Sun's energy within the atmosphere causing temperatures to rise it's called _____ warming
- 8. a worldview where the environment is seen just as important as humans
- 11. processes in the natural environment that absorb out waste
- 12. ______ fuel is a natural fuel such as coal or gas
- 13. an environment where abiotic and biotic factors interact
- 15. comes from burning fossil fuels such as coal
- 18. things that are done for us by the natural environment that don't produce consumable resources
- 20. can be referred to as cultural services
Down
- 1. climate _____ is when factors such as greenhouse gases and such cause changes in the environment
- 2. the clearing of forests to provide land to build more cities etc
- 3. natural products that can be used or converted by humans for our use
- 4. salt levels in the soil resulting from rising water tables and can cause soil contamination
- 5. a worldview where humans are viewed as the most important species
- 7. refers to the variety of living organisms on the planet
- 9. ___ of biodiversity occurs when there are large negative impacts
- 10. the ongoing capacity of the environment to support the lives of all living things into the future
- 14. any substance released into the environment that has harmful or poisonous effects and can happen on land, water or in the air
- 16. ______ species are not native to the environment and cause harm
- 17. _____ services are classified according to the products they provide and the functions they perform, including the 4 S's
- 19. when a species dies out it becomes _____