CLIMATE CHANGE
Across
- 7. is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a short or a given time.
- 8. a hydrocarbon that is usually thick and black. a kind of fossil fuel used by humans.
- 9. aims to prepare for the impact of climate change to the environment and the society.
- 12. it is the long-term pattern of weather in a specific region.
- 13. largest carbon sinks in the world.
- 14. a gas that disrupts the ozone layer once it reaches the upper levels of atmosphere.
- 16. increased the sea levels from 10 to 20 centimeters in the 20th century.
- 17. Also known as El NiƱo/Southern Oscillation.
- 19. is the gradual increase in the overall temperature on Earth brought about by increased amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- 20. too much greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
Down
- 1. the once lush forests have been cut down or burned to give way to plantations, factories and others.
- 2. reduction of harmful effects or reduction of severity, in our case, individuals can reduce their own carbon footprint.
- 3. human activities are said to have been the cause for the rapid change in climate over the past centuries.
- 4. these gases are usually released from decomposing wastes from landfills, vegetable farms, and livestock.
- 5. Forest has two (2) roles; carbon _____, carbon sources.
- 6. this can deal massive damage to agricultural crops and may lead to famine if no actions are taken.
- 10. warmer temperatures cause more water vapor to rise into the sky. This leads to more precipitation.
- 11. brings unpredictable changes in the climate that results in devastating events.
- 15. a structure that is made of glass or transparent materials and is used to grow plants that do not normally grow in certain climates.
- 18. first name of your science teacher.