Hydrosphere Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. One of the most common and harmful types of marine debris (piece of waste or remains)
  2. 8. Water flowing across the surface of the earth
  3. 10. This can happen if too many fertilizers get into a body of water; there is an overgrowth of algae that causes fish to die
  4. 11. Water that seeps into the ground
  5. 12. Too many nutrients getting into a body of water can lead to the overgrowth of this type of organism
  6. 13. A kind of inland wetland that is home to carnivorous plants such as Venus Fly Traps. They are also unique to our region.
  7. 14. Something harmful released into the environment
Down
  1. 1. When liquid water becomes water vapor
  2. 2. These are important areas to conserve since they are home to many different species and can help prevent flooding. Examples include estuaries and Carolina Bays.
  3. 3. A type of wetland where freshwater feeds into saltwater
  4. 4. The “heart” that pumps the water cycle. It also is the source of all energy for most organisms on Earth.
  5. 6. These types of surfaces do not allow water to go through or be absorbed
  6. 7. The process by which clouds are formed
  7. 9. Most freshwater on Earth is in this state of matter