Earth Day 2023

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Across
  1. 3. An estimated 31% of the 430 types of this tree are threatened with extinction.
  2. 7. The goal of these protected areas is preservation with an emphasis on causing minimal change to the landscape or environment. (Two words)
  3. 9. This is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and can be seen from space. (Three words)
  4. 10. This white, predatory mammal lives on the ice in the Artic circle and can swim for at least 12 days straight, while simultaneously being the largest carnivore to currently walk the Earth. (Two words)
  5. 12. This destructive force is commonly used to clear out dead plants and animals in a forest when controlled, otherwise if can leave a who ecosystem destroyed. I use it for s'mores.
  6. 14. The science of organisms and their environment.
  7. 15. The largest river basin in the world, this area is the world’s richest and most biodiverse region and rainforest in the world. Also the birthplace of a group of warrior women.
  8. 16. This baleen whale is found in all oceans except the Artic and is the largest mammal known to exist. (Two Words)
  9. 17. This pointy, flowering plant is a succulent perennial that is native through most of the length of North and South America.
Down
  1. 1. This extremely heavy, pelagic fish is an active and agile predator, and among the fastest-swimming fish. It also makes for great sushi.
  2. 2. Natural or made without chemicals.
  3. 3. The heaviest members of the weasel family, this marine mammal is the symbol of Fredericksburg and can be found in the Rappahannock.
  4. 4. A mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that supports life and is the upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
  5. 5. The natural home of an animal, plant, or other organisms.
  6. 6. A solid, inorganic substance of natural occurrence and one of the basic components of soil, examples of this would be quartz, pyrite, and iron.
  7. 7. The most abundant element in Earth’s atmosphere whose liquid form can make a tasty cold treat!
  8. 8. This feline is the largest living cat species and is an apex predator found on the Asian continent.
  9. 10. Known for its black and white coat and profound love for bamboo, this bear can kick your but with its Kung-fu.
  10. 11. This agency protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations. (Acronym for the agency)
  11. 13. Annual event held on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. (Two words)