Environmental Stewardship

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Across
  1. 4. A process of converting waste into reusable material
  2. 5. An element whose emissions contribute to climate change
  3. 7. The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat
  4. 8. A gas layer that protects Earth from harmful UV rays
  5. 9. An underground layer of water-bearing rock
  6. 11. Areas where water covers the soil, supporting rich biodiversity
  7. 12. To maintain something over time without depleting it
  8. 14. A type of vehicle that uses both fuel and electricity
  9. 16. To clear forests, often leading to environmental damage
  10. 17. A synthetic material harmful when not disposed of properly
  11. 18. A community of interacting organisms and their environment
Down
  1. 1. To make air, water, or soil dirty or unsafe
  2. 2. A type of gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere
  3. 3. Food grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides
  4. 6. To use resources wisely and avoid waste
  5. 10. A resource that can be replenished naturally over time
  6. 11. Animals living in their natural environment
  7. 13. Type of energy harnessed from the sun
  8. 14. The natural home of a plant or animal
  9. 15. Organic matter that has been decomposed for use as fertilizer