Climate Change - Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The clearing of forests, often for agriculture or development, which contributes to climate change
  2. 4. The increase in the average level of the world's oceans due to melting glaciers and thermal expansion
  3. 5. Loss of species from the earth because of a natural or manmade process
  4. 6. Various natural or man-made particles adversely affecting the quality of air/water/soil
  5. 10. The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or activity
  6. 11. The ability of a system or community to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change
  7. 12. Non-renewable energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, that contribute to climate change when burned
  8. 13. Actions taken to reduce the severity or effects of climate change
  9. 14. Emissions from agricultural and industrial activities that contribute to climate change
  10. 15. The process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it, usually underground
  11. 16. The process of adjusting to the changing climate and its impacts
  12. 17. The sum total of all conditions and influences that affect the development and life of all organisms on earth
Down
  1. 1. The process of the ocean becoming more acidic due to increased absorption of carbon dioxide
  2. 3. The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities
  3. 7. Energy obtained from sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water
  4. 8. The process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat, contributing to climate change
  5. 9. Efforts and initiatives taken to address and combat climate change at individual, local, national, and global levels