Exploring the wonders of nature

2. The variety of life on Earth, including the variety of species, their genetic differences, and the ecosystems they form.
3. Capable of being maintained or continued over the long term without harming the environment, society, or the economy; meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
6. Serious thought or consideration; the act of thinking carefully and often deeply about something.
9. The state of being connected or related to each other; the idea that various elements are interconnected and depend on each other.
10. Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humans.
12. The protection, preservation, and sustainable use of natural resources and the environment to ensure their continued availability for future generations.
14. The action of clearing large expanses of forests, usually for agriculture, logging, or urban development, resulting in the removal of trees.
15. People who are responsible for taking care of or managing something, often with a sense of responsibility for the well-being of that thing.

1. The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.
4. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their physical environment within a particular area.
5. The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone; the state of being accountable or answerable.
7. Forming a balanced and orderly whole; characterized by agreement, balance, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.
8. The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives and operates; the natural world and its ecosystems.
11. Protecting or maintaining something in its original or existing state; preventing the loss, damage, or decay of something.
13. Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate and vulnerable.