Science Vocab

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