Nature & Environment

3. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular environment.
4. Power that comes from natural resources, like wind or sun, or from burning fuels.
6. The natural home or environment of plants, animals, or organisms.
7. A long period without rain, often caused by changes in the climate.
8. the general weather conditions in a region over a long period.
10. An overflow of water that submerges land, often as a result of heavy rainfall or rising sea levels.
11. The release of gases or particles into the atmosphere, often from vehicles or factories.
12. A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly, often caused by dry conditions.
14. The process of converting waste materials into new, reusable items.

1. Using natural resources in a way that they can last for future generations.
2. The presence of harmful substances in the air, water, or land that damage the environment.
5. A type of energy or resource that can be replaced naturally, such as sunlight or wind.
7. The removal of forests, often for agriculture or urban development.
9. A chemical element found in fossil fuels that contributes to global warming when released into the air as carbon dioxide.
13. The remains of plants or animals that have turned into fuel over millions of years, such as coal and oil.