Environmental issues

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Across
  1. 6. The process of turning waste into new materials or products.
  2. 8. Gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
  3. 12. When a species no longer exists.
  4. 13. A long period with little or no rain.
  5. 14. Gases released into the air, often from vehicles or factories.
  6. 16. Materials that are not needed and are thrown away.
  7. 17. The removal of forests, usually for farming or building.
  8. 18. When an area is covered with too much water.
Down
  1. 1. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular area.
  2. 2. The act of making air, water, or land dirty or harmful.
  3. 3. Global .... The rise in Earth’s average temperature over time.
  4. 4. Using resources in a way that protects the environment for the future.
  5. 5. Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas formed from ancient plants and animals.
  6. 7. Animals or plants that are at risk of disappearing forever.
  7. 9. Energy from natural sources that never run out (e.g., sun, wind).
  8. 10. A community of plants, animals, and the environment they live in.
  9. 11. The total amount of carbon dioxide a person or activity produces.
  10. 15. When too many people live in one area, causing environmental stress.