Environmental Issues

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Across
  1. 3. of Biodiversity The decline in the variety and number of plant and animal species in a particular habitat or globally.
  2. 5. Impact The environmental consequences of mining activities, including habitat destruction and water pollution.
  3. 6. Pollution Accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, harming wildlife and ecosystems.
  4. 7. Excessive fishing that depletes fish populations and disrupts marine ecosystems.
  5. 10. Pollution The presence of harmful substances in the air, often from human activities, causing respiratory problems.
  6. 12. Pollution Contamination of water bodies by pollutants, affecting aquatic life and endangering water resources.
  7. 13. The large-scale clearing or removal of forests, leading to the loss of trees, biodiversity, and habitats.
Down
  1. 1. The expansion of urban areas into natural landscapes, impacting ecosystems and increasing resource demand.
  2. 2. Change Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns, largely attributed to human activities.
  3. 4. Erosion The wearing away of topsoil due to natural factors or human activities, leading to reduced soil fertility.
  4. 6. Pollution The contamination of the environment by chemical pesticides, affecting soil, water, and non-target organisms.
  5. 8. Destruction The loss or degradation of natural habitats, threatening the survival of many plant and animal species.
  6. 9. Pollution The presence of unwanted or harmful sound in the environment, often caused by human activities.
  7. 11. Management Inadequate handling and disposal of waste, leading to pollution and environmental health risks.
  8. 14. Depletion The thinning of the ozone layer in Earth's stratosphere, allowing harmful ultraviolet rays to reach the surface.