The Environment

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Across
  1. 1. the increase in the number of gases in the atmosphere that leads to the trapping of the sun's heat that cannot escape into space.
  2. 4. a gradual rise in world temperatures (both air and sea) caused by releasing polluting gases in the Earth's atmosphere because of human activities.
  3. 6. an extended period in a particular area without rain (or just with little rain).
  4. 7. when the water rises and overflows a body of water and spreads onto a surrounding area which is usually dry due to prolonged rainfalls or the failure of water control structures.
  5. 8. a sudden violent shaking of the Earth's surface of different strengths that may cause destruction and even volcanic action.
  6. 9. a film or layer of oil floating on the exposed water surface such as sea or ocean leaking from a ship or container.
Down
  1. 2. the dangerous gas or steam produced by the running engine of a vehicle or another device that contains toxic chemicals
  2. 3. cutting down a lot of trees in a large area to the point there are no trees
  3. 5. the rain that contains and carries many harmful chemicals collected in the atmosphere due to burning substances such as coal and oil.