Science Vocab
Across
- 3. – Accidental releases of oil into oceans, lakes, or rivers that harm wildlife.
- 8. – A resource that can be replaced naturally, like sunlight or trees.
- 9. -Tiny holes or gaps in soil or rock.
- 11. – The layer above groundwater where spaces contain air and some water.
- 15. – A rapid growth of algae in water, often caused by pollution.
- 16. – Areas of land covered with shallow water, like swamps or marshes.
- 18. – Water without salt that people, plants, and animals can drink.
- 21. – Water found on Earth’s surface, like lakes, rivers, and ponds.
- 22. – When hot water from factories or power plants warms up rivers or lakes and harms wildlife.
- 24. – Small pieces of rocks, soil, or sand that are carried by water.
- 26. – Chemicals used to kill insects or other pests.
- 28. – Reusing materials so they can become something new instead of trash.
- 31. – A spread of pollution, like smoke in the air or chemicals in water.
- 32. – The layer underground where all the spaces are filled with water.
Down
- 1. – The way water moves through Earth, changing between evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
- 2. – Water from oceans and seas that contains salt.
- 4. – A surface that water cannot pass through.
- 5. – A surface or material that water can pass through.
- 6. – A well where water rises on its own without pumping.
- 7. – Water stored underground in soil and rocks.
- 10. – Rainwater that flows over the ground into rivers, lakes, or drains.
- 12. – An area of land where all the water drains into the same river or lake.
- 13. – Something found in nature that people use, like water, trees, or coal.
- 14. – Wastewater from homes and businesses that often goes through pipes.
- 17. – Cutting down large areas of forests.
- 19. – Anything harmful that gets into water and makes it unsafe.
- 20. – Chemicals or natural substances added to soil to help plants grow.
- 23. – Taking steps to keep harmful things out of water.
- 25. – The top level of underground water.
- 27. – A drain on streets that collects rainwater and carries it away.
- 29. – How much open space there is in rock or soil.
- 30. – A layer of rock or soil underground that stores water.