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- 6. Variety and variability of life on Earth, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity
- 9. Process of returning a degraded ecosystem to its original state or improving its ecological function
- 11. Person actively engaged in the protection and preservation of natural resources, including wetlands
- 13. Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- 16. Relating to the relationships between living organisms and their environment
- 17. Informing and raising awareness among individuals and communities about the importance of wetlands and their conservation
- 19. bird Bird species that frequent wetlands and shallow waters, often feeding by wading
- 20. Natural process by which wetlands remove pollutants and impurities from water
Down
- 1. Activities undertaken for enjoyment, relaxation, and leisure in natural environments, including wetlands
- 2. Natural environment where a particular species lives and thrives
- 3. Process of population growth and development leading to the expansion of cities and towns into natural habitats, including wetlands
- 4. Wetland characterized by soft, wet ground and the presence of tall grasses, sedges, and reeds
- 5. loss Decline in the extent or quality of wetland ecosystems due to human activities such as urbanization, agriculture, and pollution
- 7. Complex network of plants, animals, and microorganisms interacting with each other and their environment
- 8. Preservation and sustainable use of natural resources, including wetlands
- 10. Protection and maintenance of natural resources and ecosystems
- 12. Interconnected group of organisms inhabiting a particular area and interacting with each other and their environment
- 14. Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often to access better feeding or breeding grounds
- 15. Area of land where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally
- 18. day International observance dedicated to raising awareness about the value of wetlands and the need for their conservation
- 19. Birds adapted for aquatic habitats, such as ducks, geese, and swans