Environmental problems
Across
- 3. A dense, tropical forest with high rainfall and a wide variety of plants and animals.
- 5. Animals or plants that are at risk of becoming extinct.
- 7. The top layer of the Earth where plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
- 8. The presence of harmful substances in the environment, such as air, water, or soil.
- 10. The gradual increase in the Earth's temperature due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- 11. The large-scale clearing of forests by factories or industries, often for wood, agriculture, or development.
- 12. Farms where animals like cows, pigs, and chickens are raised for food, such as meat, milk, or eggs.
- 13. Dangerous chemicals or substances that are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment.
Down
- 1. The trapping of the sun’s heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet's temperature to rise.
- 2. The condition where the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to support them.
- 4. The expansion of residential areas on the outskirts of cities, where more houses and communities are built.
- 6. Rainfall made acidic by pollution in the air, which can harm plants, animals, and buildings.
- 9. Large, uncontrolled fires that spread quickly through forests, often destroying large areas of land.