Earth Day 2026

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