Environmental Science

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Across
  1. 1. - A gas in the Earth's atmosphere that protects the planet from harmful UV radiation.
  2. 3. - The variety of living organisms in an ecosystem.
  3. 5. effect - The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.
  4. 8. footprint - The amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, organization, or activity.
  5. 10. - The long-term weather patterns of a region or the planet.
  6. 11. - The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
  7. 12. - The process by which soil and rock are worn away by wind, water, and other natural forces.
  8. 13. - Contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
  9. 15. - The process of turning waste materials into new products to reduce the consumption of raw materials.
Down
  1. 2. footprint - The impact of human activities on the natural environment.
  2. 4. - The removal of trees from an area of land, often for commercial purposes.
  3. 6. - The ability to maintain environmental balance and resources for future generations.
  4. 7. - The protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.
  5. 9. - A resource that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.
  6. 14. rain - Rain that is acidic due to the presence of pollutants in the air.