Natural Resources
Across
- 4. Electricity generated from the energy of flowing water, such as rivers or waterfalls.
- 6. Energy derived from the sun, captured through solar panels for various applications.
- 7. Energy harnessed from moving air using wind turbines
- 9. The sustainable management and careful use of natural resources to ensure their longevity.
- 10. Energy produced through the controlled release of nuclear reactions, using uranium as fuel.
- 11. Energy derived from the Earth's internal heat, often used for heating and electricity generation.
- 13. Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- 14. The reduction or exhaustion of a natural resource, often associated with nonrenewable resources.
- 15. Nonrenewable resources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from ancient organic matter.
Down
- 1. Organic materials, including wood and crop residues, used as a renewable source of energy.
- 2. Resources that can be naturally replenished or regenerated over time.
- 3. Resources that are finite and cannot be replaced within human timescales.
- 5. Molecules made of hydrogen and carbon, found in fossil fuels like oil and natural gas.
- 8. Inorganic substances mined from the Earth's crust, essential for various industries.
- 12. The surroundings in which living organisms interact, including air, water, and land.