Geography Glossary

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Across
  1. 7. meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  2. 8. hazardous waste causing danger from chemicals and infectious organisms
  3. 9. Worldview holding that we can manage the earth for our benefit but that we have an ethical responsibility to be caring and responsible managers, or stewards, of the earth.
  4. 13. The cultural, recreational or psychological value of the environment for people
  5. 14. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
  6. 15. Nature exists for all species on earth, not just humans, and humans are equal to other species
  7. 20. part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
  8. 22. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  9. 23. A term that typically describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals.
  10. 24. perspectives or views held by individuals re global environment based on values and assumptions
Down
  1. 1. Occurs when natural or human-induced processes decrease the future ability of land to support crops, livestock, or wild species.
  2. 2. the ability of natural environments to absorb wastes and pollution
  3. 3. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
  4. 4. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
  5. 5. Humans are superior and the most important species on earth
  6. 6. An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
  7. 10. All the water on earth
  8. 11. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
  9. 12. The environment's provision of raw materials and natural resources eg food
  10. 16. the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
  11. 17. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  12. 18. supports life on earth without requing human action eg. decomposition
  13. 19. Release of harmful materials into the environment
  14. 21. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.