NATURAL RESOURCES

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  1. 3. The conservation of this resource helps prevent habitat destruction (8 letters).
  2. 5. A term for resources that are replaced naturally and can be used indefinitely (9 letters).
  3. 7. The practice of using resources in a way that preserves them for future generations (12 letters).
  4. 11. The process of planting trees to restore or create a forest (13 letters).
  5. 12. The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials (11 letters).
  6. 13. The sustainable use of forests to meet environmental and economic needs (9 letters).
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  1. 1. The protection and management of water resources (10 letters).
  2. 2. A large, protected area for preserving wildlife, plants, and ecosystems (9 letters).
  3. 4. A substance or material that can be reused or repurposed (10 letters).
  4. 6. A material made from recycled paper used for packaging (8 letters).
  5. 8. The three R's - reduce, reuse, and ____ (7 letters).
  6. 9. The responsible management of this resource helps prevent soil erosion (4 letters).
  7. 10. A renewable energy source that comes from the sun (5 letters).