Across
- 2. "Clearing of forests for agricultural, commercial, or residential purposes, leading to habitat loss and environmental degradation."
- 5. rain "Precipitation containing high levels of sulfuric or nitric acid, often caused by air pollution."
- 6. "Zone of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air."
- 8. dioxide (CO2) "Greenhouse gas essential for photosynthesis but contributing to global warming when present in excess."
- 10. of food "Origins of nutrients necessary for sustaining life, including plants, animals, and microorganisms."
- 11. filters "Natural systems within oceans that remove impurities and maintain ecological balance."
- 13. "Measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance or environment."
- 14. "Total amount of water on Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, and glaciers."
- 16. "Concentration of dissolved salts in water, affecting its density and suitability for life."
- 17. acidification "Process caused by absorption of carbon dioxide by oceans, resulting in decreased pH levels."
- 18. "Chemical processes involving the transformation of substances into different forms."
Down
- 1. "Biological process in which green plants use sunlight to synthesize food from carbon dioxide and water."
- 3. "Two opposite ends of the pH scale, representing alkaline and acidic properties respectively."
- 4. energy "Sustainable energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished, like sunlight, wind, and water."
- 7. "Measure of acidity or alkalinity in a solution, ranging from 0 to 14."
- 9. "Gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth, vital for sustaining life and regulating climate."
- 12. fuels "Non-renewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas."
- 15. "Community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment."