Unit 3 - Land Use, Waste, and Recycling

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Across
  1. 4. materials that do not break down easily
  2. 7. everyday trash from homes and businesses
  3. 8. undeveloped land that has not been built on
  4. 10. able to break down naturally over time
  5. 13. discarded electronics like phones and computers
  6. 15. turning used materials into new products
  7. 16. how people use land for housing, farming, industry, or recreation
  8. 18. harmful substances released into the environment
  9. 20. the largest population an area can support without harm
  10. 21. the growth of cities as people move from rural areas
  11. 23. polluted liquid that forms when water passes through waste
  12. 25. reducing waste before it is created
Down
  1. 1. abandoned or polluted industrial land
  2. 2. the spread of cities into nearby rural land
  3. 3. breaking down food scraps and yard waste into soil
  4. 5. using multiple methods to manage waste
  5. 6. waste that is dangerous to people or the environment
  6. 9. burning trash to reduce its volume
  7. 11. using an item again instead of throwing it away
  8. 12. cutting down forests for development or farming
  9. 14. laws that control how land can be used in different areas
  10. 17. roads, bridges, water systems, and utilities that support society
  11. 19. using land in a way that protects future generations
  12. 22. unwanted materials that are thrown away
  13. 24. a place where trash is buried and covered