Unit 2 AOS2 Crossword

2. those that result in a profit or financial gain for an individual or group as a result of utilising the natural environment.
4. balancing of the needs of pets with the needs of the environment in which the pets exist (e.g. keeping cats from roaming, keeping dogs on a lead in nature reserves and bushland, and horse riding only in designated areas)
6. the impacts of technology on an environment caused by the action itself
9. the number of people living in a given area
15. a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm by placing a heavy premium on soil health, with attention also paid to water management, fertiliser use, carbon sequestration and more
16. habitat that is divided or broken down into smaller habitats (e.g. when a road is constructed in a swamp and the swamp is separated into two)
17. small patches of native plants that remain after conversion of landscapes to agricultural or other use
18. the rapid expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, often characterised by low-density residential housing and increased reliance on private vehicles for transportation

1. the impacts of technology on an environment caused by the production or disposal of the technology itself; it can be immediate (e.g. pollution) or delayed (e.g. climate change from greenhouse gas emissions)
3. two things that appear as opposites, or strikingly different from each other
5. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes to extend our human abilities and to manipulate nature to satisfy our wants and needs
7. a group of people who share a common interest in a local environment and work together to develop plans and goals to protect it
8. occurring and unique groups of plants and animals; their presence can be determined by factors such as soil type, position in the landscape, climate and water availability
10. the significance of a natural environment, habitat or species, based on its contribution to biodiversity, ecosystem services, scientific research, cultural heritage or aesthetic value
11. the preservation, protection, management or restoration of the natural environment, inclusive of ecosystems, vegetation, wildlife and natural resources, such as soil and water
12. an activity for enjoyment, amusement or pleasure. Activities are undertaken during leisure or free time.
13. a resource that does not renew itself at a sufficient rate for sustainable economic extraction in meaningful human time frames
14. the development and physical growth of towns and cities, including residential areas, as people move to these locations