ENVIRONMENT

2. The large-scale removal of forests, often to make way for agriculture or urban development.
4. Warming The gradual increase in Earth’s average temperature due to the buildup of greenhouse gases.
6. The growth and development of cities and towns, often leading to the loss of natural land.
7. A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system.
9. The variety of different species of plants, animals, and other organisms in an environment.
10. The natural environment where a species lives and thrives.
12. Management The process of collecting, treating, and disposing of waste products in an environmentally responsible way.
14. Effect The warming of Earth’s surface caused by gases such as carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere.
15. Gases Gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
17. Animals and plants that live and grow in the natural environment, typically without human intervention.
19. The protection and preservation of the environment and natural resources.

1. A substance that causes pollution, often harmful to the environment or living organisms.
3. Footprint The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible.
5. The process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce resource consumption.
8. Using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations.
11. Emissions The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels.
13. Energy Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power.
16. Change Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.
18. Fuels Non-renewable energy sources, like coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from ancient plants and animals.