Environmental Systems in Ag Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. A diagram showing the flow of energy through the different trophic levels in an ecosystem.
  2. 5. A complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.
  3. 8. The large-scale clearing of forests for agricultural, industrial, or urban development.
  4. 11. The total amount of living material (plants, animals, etc.) in a given area.
  5. 12. Heat energy derived from the Earth's internal heat sources.
  6. 18. The presence of harmful substances or contaminants in the environment.
  7. 20. Energy produced by burning organic materials such as wood or crops.
  8. 23. The removal of the topsoil layer, often caused by wind or water, reducing soil fertility.
  9. 28. The maximum number of individuals an environment can support without degradation.
  10. 34. Species that are introduced into an area where they are not originally found.
  11. 35. Energy generated by harnessing the power of moving water, typically through dams.
  12. 36. Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a factory or sewage treatment plant.
  13. 37. The complete disappearance of a species from Earth.
  14. 38. The process of breaking up large habitats into smaller, isolated patches due to human activities.
  15. 39. The movement of phosphorus through the soil, water, and living organisms, mainly in the form of phosphate.
Down
  1. 1. Gases in the Earth's atmosphere (e.g., CO₂, methane) that trap heat and contribute to global warming.
  2. 3. A resource that cannot be replaced on a human timescale, such as fossil fuels or minerals.
  3. 4. The movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff in the atmosphere, land, and oceans.
  4. 6. The process through which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms.
  5. 7. The protection and management of natural resources to prevent overuse and degradation.
  6. 9. The variety of life in all its forms, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems.
  7. 10. The practice of meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
  8. 13. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment as a system.
  9. 14. Energy produced from the movement of air, captured by turbines to generate electricity.
  10. 15. The decline in the quality of a habitat, reducing its ability to support native species.
  11. 16. The flow of elements and compounds through living organisms and the environment.
  12. 17. Pollution that comes from many diffuse sources, such as runoff from agriculture or urban areas.
  13. 19. A linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next one in the chain.
  14. 21. Non-native species that spread rapidly and disrupt local ecosystems.
  15. 22. A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind.
  16. 24. Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns caused by natural and human factors.
  17. 25. The interaction between organisms fighting for the same resources, such as food or space.
  18. 26. Energy derived from the sun, used to generate electricity or heat.
  19. 27. Materials or substances found in nature that are used by humans, such as water, air, or minerals.
  20. 29. The unsustainable use of natural resources, often leading to depletion.
  21. 30. Species that naturally occur in a specific region or ecosystem.
  22. 31. The cycle through which nitrogen is converted into different chemical forms and moved between the environment and living organisms.
  23. 32. The increase in the population living in urban areas, leading to environmental and social changes.
  24. 33. Fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas that are formed from ancient organic matter.