Words about the environment

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Across
  1. 4. a resource that can be replaced naturally, like solar or wind energy.
  2. 5. – harmful substances released into the air, water, or soil.
  3. 6. the natural home of an animal or plant.
  4. 7. – when a species completely disappears from Earth.
  5. 8. – a community of living things interacting with their environment.
  6. 10. – the variety of plant and animal life in a particular area.
  7. 11. – protecting and preserving natural resources.
  8. 13. meeting present needs without harming future generations.
Down
  1. 1. the clearing or destruction of forests.
  2. 2. – decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil.
  3. 3. the long-term pattern of weather in a region.
  4. 9. the wearing away of land by wind, water, or ice.
  5. 12. reusing materials to reduce waste.