Vocabulary Check Lead-In: Global and Social Issues

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Across
  1. 3. The removal of trees and forests, often leading to environmental damage.
  2. 6. An unfair situation where some people have more opportunities, money, or rights than others.
  3. 8. energy Energy from natural sources that can be replenished, such as solar or wind power.
  4. 10. The contamination of the environment (air, water, soil) by harmful substances.
  5. 13. Treating people unfairly based on race, gender, age, or other differences.
  6. 15. A situation where there are too many people in an area, leading to resource shortages.
Down
  1. 1. access The ability of people to receive medical care, which can vary depending on location and income.
  2. 2. Taking action to support a cause or bring about social or political change.
  3. 4. A person forced to leave their country due to war, persecution, or natural disasters.
  4. 5. The state of being extremely poor and lacking basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare.
  5. 7. The state of not having a job, often leading to economic and social issues.
  6. 9. change Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, often caused by human activities.
  7. 11. Dishonest or illegal behavior by people in power, such as bribery.
  8. 12. rights The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, such as freedom of speech and equality.
  9. 14. The ability to maintain or preserve resources and the environment for future generations.