man and the environment

2. Rain that contains harmful chemicals and damages ecosystems and buildings.
4. The date when we use more resources than the planet can regenerate in a year.
6. Living in a way that protects the environment for future generations.
8. The cutting down of trees, often to clear land for agriculture.
10. Large areas where waste is buried; often overfilled and polluting.
12. Harmful substances that contaminate air, water, or soil.
14. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
16. Dangerous climate-related occurrences like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires.
18. Coal, oil, and gas used for energy, but major contributors to climate change.
19. The growth of cities, often leading to loss of green areas and natural habitats.

1. Tiny plastic particles that pollute water and enter the food chain.
2. Contamination of the atmosphere, especially by industrial and vehicle emissions.
3. The process of turning waste into reusable material.
5. The total amount of greenhouse gases a person or activity produces.
7. The contamination of air, water, or land with harmful substances.
9. Gases like CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
11. Uncontrolled fires in forests or grasslands, made worse by hot, dry conditions.
13. A type of energy that comes from sources that won’t run out, like wind or solar.
15. The complete disappearance of a species from the planet.
17. Gases and particles released into the air, especially by vehicles and factories.