Natural Resources
Across
- 2. Decaying organic material, such as leaves, twigs, grass and animals
- 3. in the this type of logging operation only mature trees are removed
- 6. this method of mining uses a large hole that is dug for the purposes of extracting ore found near the earth's surface
- 7. When some seed bearing trees are left to reseed an area
- 8. used to recover deep mineral deposits
- 10. this source of energy requires water to rise and fall in the ocean
- 11. this is known as using an item that was used by someone else when they no longer want the item
- 13. neither purchasing or producing an item, in the first place
- 17. these are used in the construction industry
- 18. when refined, these yield a group of materials that we know as metals
- 20. this source of energy requires the splitting of atoms
- 21. these are resources that do no fit into the other three categories
- 24. water leaking from a landfill
- 25. Takes place in the warmer months and comprises the majority of the labour force in fishing
- 28. this source of energy requires moving air
- 29. resources that are limited and cannot be replaced once used up
- 30. this occurs when pollution from nutrient runoff from animal waste, fertilizer use and urban runoff end up in lakes/rivers
- 31. this occurs when an item is destroyed when it is no longer needed, but the material in the item is recovered for reuse
- 32. When every tree is removed and a barren landscape is left behind
Down
- 1. this is also known as the "fear of missing out" on something
- 4. this type of farming requires large areas of land and small amounts of labour
- 5. the number of days during which crops can ripen
- 9. these are resources that are replaced by natural actions and must be used when and where they occur or they will be lost
- 12. this type of fishery if operated by large companies and occurs year round
- 14. this is the movement of water into the atmosphere from the soil in the plants
- 15. this source of energy involves burning natural products or waste
- 16. these are naturally occurring, pure, non-living, substances found in rock
- 19. these are minerals that are burned to produce energy
- 22. This method of mining is used to recover mineral deposits located near the surface of the earth
- 23. these are resources that can be regenerated if used carefully
- 25. this type of farming is often located near large urban areas and produces food for the nearby population
- 26. When companies prey on consumer morals by slapping vague terms on products like "natural" or "green
- 27. this marketing technique is used by exposing you to a higher price, for an item, first and then you see a lower price for the same item