Earth Day 2026
Across
- 7. Using resources faster than they can be replaced
- 10. A large natural area with specific climate and characteristic plants and animals
- 11. Gases released into the atmosphere, often from cars, factories, or burning fuel
- 12. Protecting nature from harm or destruction
- 13. The variety of living organisms in an ecosystem
- 15. The process of decomposing organic waste into nutrient-rich soil
- 16. A global day focused on protecting the environment (celebrated April 22)
- 17. The protection and careful management of natural resources
- 19. Energy or resources that can naturally replenish over time
- 20. The layer of gases surrounding Earth
Down
- 1. Contamination of air, water, or land by harmful substances
- 2. Refers to gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere
- 3. Animals living in nature that are not domesticated
- 4. Converting waste materials into reusable materials
- 5. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment
- 6. The ability to maintain ecological balance by using resources responsibly over time
- 8. The clearing or removal of large areas of forest
- 9. An element linked to CO₂ and climate change when in excess
- 14. The complete disappearance of a species
- 18. Power used to perform actions or generate electricity