Environmental Issues and Sustainability (OzoneLayer, Ecosystem, FossilFuels, GreenhouseEffect, Pollution, Smog, Biodiversity, Sustainability, CarbonFootprint, Deforestation, SustainableDevelopment, Conservation, Recycling, RenewableEnergy, ClimateChange

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Across
  1. 3. The increase in Earth’s temperature due to greenhouse gases trapping heat.
  2. 6. A protective layer in the atmosphere that absorbs harmful rays from the sun.
  3. 7. A community of living things (plants, animals, and people) interacting with their environment.
  4. 9. Breaking down food and plant waste to create healthy soil.
  5. 12. Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas that come from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
  6. 15. Protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment.
  7. 19. Actions taken to protect the environment, like protests or clean-up campaigns.
  8. 20. The cutting down of large areas of trees, often to clear land for farming or buildings.
Down
  1. 1. Energy that comes from natural sources that won’t run out, like the sun, wind, and water.
  2. 2. Building and growing in a way that protects the environment for the future.
  3. 4. The variety of life in an area, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
  4. 5. The total amount of greenhouse gases a person, company, or country produces.
  5. 8. When there are too many people in an area, leading to resource shortages.
  6. 10. Energy that comes from limited resources like coal, oil, and natural gas.
  7. 11. When gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat from the sun, making the planet warmer.
  8. 13. A type of air pollution caused by smoke, car exhaust, and industrial waste.
  9. 14. Using resources in a way that meets our needs without harming future generations.
  10. 16. The process of turning used materials into new products instead of throwing them away.
  11. 17. Long-term changes in the Earth’s weather patterns, often caused by human activities.
  12. 18. Harmful substances that make land, water, or air dirty.