The Environment

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Across
  1. 2. At serious risk of extinction.
  2. 5. Able to be naturally replaced or used again without running out.
  3. 8. Produced naturally without artificial chemicals or pesticides.
  4. 9. The presence of harmful substances in air, water, or soil.
  5. 11. The process of setting something on fire, often producing smoke and pollution.
  6. 12. The variety of plant and animal life in an ecosystem.
  7. 13. The reduction or exhaustion of natural resources.
  8. 14. The impact a person or activity has on the environment, especially carbon output.
  9. 15. The act of leaving trash in public places.
  10. 16. Decayed organic material used to improve soil quality.
  11. 17. The protection and careful management of natural resources and wildlife.
  12. 18. FUELS Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and gas formed from ancient organisms.
  13. 20. MANAGEMENT The collection, treatment, and disposal of garbage and recyclable materials.
Down
  1. 1. Capable of breaking down naturally without harming the environment.
  2. 3. The large-scale cutting down of forests.
  3. 4. Using more resources than necessary or sustainable.
  4. 6. Using resources responsibly so they remain available for future generations.
  5. 7. EMISSIONS The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
  6. 10. Atmospheric gases that trap heat and contribute to global warming.
  7. 17. The usual weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.
  8. 19. The animals living in a particular region or habitat.