Earth Environmental Science Crossword!

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Across
  1. 3. The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
  2. 5. Any individual living thing, such as plants, animals, fungi, or microorganisms.
  3. 7. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
  4. 10. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  5. 11. A chemical element essential for life and found in various forms in the environment.
  6. 13. An area of land where all water drains into the same body of water, such as a river or lake.
  7. 15. The process of wearing away land by wind, water, or ice.
  8. 16. A molecule made up of three oxygen atoms, found in the Earth's atmosphere, protecting against harmful UV radiation.
  9. 18. Relating to the relationships between organisms and their environment.
  10. 20. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.
  11. 21. The natural environment where an organism lives and obtains its resources.
  12. 23. Contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
  13. 24. Rain Rainfall with acidic components, often caused by pollutants in the atmosphere.
  14. 25. The upper layer of Earth's surface, composed of minerals, organic matter, and living organisms.
Down
  1. 1. A structure or mechanism that traps heat, such as gases in Earth's atmosphere.
  2. 2. The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a region.
  3. 4. Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight or wind.
  4. 6. An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.
  5. 8. The vast bodies of saltwater covering approximately 71% of Earth's surface.
  6. 9. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
  7. 12. The region of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air.
  8. 14. The clearing of forests, often for agriculture or development.
  9. 17. The preservation and careful management of natural resources.
  10. 19. The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.
  11. 22. Non-renewable energy sources formed from the remains of plants and animals buried millions of years ago.