Humans & Natural Resources

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Across
  1. 4. – The careful use and protection of natural resources to prevent waste and destruction.
  2. 5. – The long-term weather patterns and conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.
  3. 8. – Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as coal or oil.
  4. 9. – Unwanted or unusable materials that are thrown away after use.
  5. 12. – A structure or effect in which gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, contributing to climate change.
  6. 15. – The process of collecting and reprocessing materials so they can be used again.
  7. 16. – A community of living things, such as plants and animals, interacting with each other and their environment.
  8. 17. – A chemical element found in all living things and fossil fuels, which is released into the atmosphere when fuels are burned.
  9. 18. – The natural environment where a plant or animal lives and grows.
  10. 19. – The effect or influence that humans, activities, or natural events have on the environment or living organisms.
  11. 20. – The power that is used for work, such as electricity, heat, or fuel, often sourced from natural resources.
Down
  1. 1. – Remains or traces of ancient plants and animals that have turned into fuel sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
  2. 2. – Materials that can be broken down naturally by bacteria and other organisms without harming the environment.
  3. 3. – The process of gathering natural resources, like crops or timber, from the environment.
  4. 6. – The presence of harmful substances in the air, water, or land that can cause damage to the environment.
  5. 7. – Using resources in a way that ensures they will be available for future generations.
  6. 10. – The amount of natural resources used and waste created by an individual or group, often referred to as an "environmental footprint."
  7. 11. – A natural supply, such as water, energy, or minerals, that people use to meet their needs.
  8. 13. – Resources that can be replaced naturally over time, like sunlight or wind, and can be used again.
  9. 14. – The clearing or cutting down of forests for land or resources, which can harm the environment.