Unit 5 Lead-In: Global Issues Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. Financial services provided to low-income individuals or groups to help them become self-sufficient.
  2. 5. Caused or influenced by humans, often referring to environmental changes such as climate change.
  3. 7. A condition resulting from insufficient or unbalanced intake of nutrients.
  4. 12. Resources that cannot be replaced once used, such as fossil fuels.
  5. 15. The minimum resources required to support basic life, often used in the context of agriculture or poverty.
  6. 16. The process of planting trees in an area where a forest has been depleted.
  7. 18. Complete lack of the means to provide for oneself.
  8. 20. The large-scale removal of forests, often leading to environmental degradation.
Down
  1. 2. The process of becoming poor or the state of extreme poverty.
  2. 3. The state of not being equal, especially in terms of wealth, status, or opportunities.
  3. 4. The social process of being pushed to the edge of society, where people have less access to resources and opportunities.
  4. 6. Materials that can break down naturally and harmlessly into the environment.
  5. 8. The state of being exposed to harm or lacking protection, often used in the context of poverty or disaster.
  6. 9. The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically due to drought, deforestation, or improper agriculture.
  7. 10. Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar or wind energy.
  8. 11. Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
  9. 13. A person who advocates for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife.
  10. 14. A significant difference, often referring to unequal treatment or opportunities.
  11. 17. A structure made of glass or plastic to grow plants, but also refers to gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
  12. 19. A state of uncertainty or instability, particularly in income or employment.