Changing and Managing the Environment

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