Environmental Science
Across
- 8. very harmful GHG, composed of one carbon and two oxygen atoms
- 9. used in the manufacturing of aerosol sprays, blowing agents, solvents, and refrigerants
- 11. produced without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides
- 12. device that harnesses the kinetic energy of some fluid
- 13. dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays
- 15. a form of energy that harnesses the power of water in motion
- 17. composed of three oxygen atoms
- 19. occurs when an organism absorbs a substance at a rate faster than it can be eliminated
- 20. a type of hazardous waste that can cause cancer
Down
- 1. Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun
- 2. this organism enhances soil quality
- 3. Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, or repelling any pest
- 4. the science of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of forests
- 5. air pollution that reduces visibility
- 6. the accumulation of a chemical by an organism from water and food exposure
- 7. a light bulb that emits light as a result of being heated
- 8. a method of tree removal where all trees in an area are removed
- 10. practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health
- 14. this includes bacteria, viruses, parasites, fertilizers, pesticides
- 16. one that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replaced
- 18. a common heavy metal found in fish