MOTHER NATURE

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Across
  1. 4. The usual weather conditions in a place over a long period.
  2. 7. Animals living in their natural environment.
  3. 11. The protection of natural resources and wildlife.
  4. 12. At risk of becoming extinct.
  5. 15. Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment.
  6. 17. The natural home of a plant or animal.
  7. 18. The gradual wearing away of soil or rock by water or wind.
  8. 19. Harmful substances that damage the environment.
  9. 20. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
Down
  1. 1. An overflow of water that covers normally dry land.
  2. 2. Gases released into the atmosphere.
  3. 3. The process of turning waste materials into new products.
  4. 5. A resource that can be replaced naturally.
  5. 6. The clearing or cutting down of forests.
  6. 8. A place where rubbish is buried.
  7. 9. Plants growing in a particular area.
  8. 10. The act of protecting something from damage or destruction.
  9. 13. A long period with little or no rainfall.
  10. 14. A chemical element commonly linked to greenhouse gas emissions.
  11. 16. The variety of plants, animals and other living things in an area.