Environmental Science Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. An energy source which is limited to areas of volcanic activity.
  2. 5. Variety of organisms within an ecosystem.
  3. 6. Trees, plants, insects, & bacteria.
  4. 7. Levels of different consumers
  5. 8. Air, water, temperature, & sun.
  6. 10. A form of pollution caused by runoff and waste contamination.
  7. 13. Measured over a long period of time; large region.
  8. 14. Similar organisms that interbreed and produce viable offspring.
  9. 15. Spread of low-density urban or suburban development outward from an urban center.
  10. 16. An effect that occurs when urban areas have a higher temperature than the surrounding area.
  11. 17. Meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
  12. 19. A form of renewable energy that utilizes instruments designed to absorb light.
Down
  1. 1. Natural warming of Earth's surface and lower atmosphere (Two words).
  2. 2. The part of the earth where life exists.
  3. 4. Number of individuals per unit area (Two Words).
  4. 9. Comparing what will be sacrificed and gained with a specific action (Two words).
  5. 10. Measured over short-term; small region.
  6. 11. An intermittent source of energy that could potentially harm bird populations.
  7. 12. An organism that is essential to the environment.
  8. 18. A form of pollution that can cause respiratory issues.