Down to Earth: A Crossword for the Planet
Across
- 1. The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or activity
- 3. A structure used for growing plants, or a term for gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
- 8. A resource that can be replenished naturally over time
- 10. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment
- 13. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem
- 15. A gas in the Earth's atmosphere that protects against harmful UV radiation
- 16. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
- 17. Animals and plants that live in their natural environment
- 18. The presence of harmful substances in the environment
- 20. Grown or produced without synthetic chemicals or pesticides
Down
- 2. Capable of being broken down naturally by microorganisms
- 4. The removal of trees and forests, often for agriculture or urban development
- 5. The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment
- 6. The protection and preservation of natural resources
- 7. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground due to tectonic activity
- 9. Organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow
- 11. The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or organism
- 12. The ability to maintain ecological balance without depleting natural resources
- 14. Process of converting waste into reusable material
- 19. Reusing materials creatively to create something of higher value