Across
- 2. ____________- Pollutants that cause harm near their source of emission and have localized effects (e.g., sulfur dioxide in cities).
- 6. The process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.
- 7. The release of gases, liquids, or other substances into the atmosphere, often from industrial processes or vehicles.
- 8. __________-Pollutants that accumulate in the environment over time because they are not easily broken down or removed (e.g., plastics, heavy metals).
- 10. __________ Source Pollutants that originate from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or smokestack (e.g., factory effluents).
- 12. The place or thing from which something comes or originates.
- 13. __________Source Pollutants that come from diffuse, widespread sources, such as agricultural runoff or urban stormwater.
- 14. Physical or financial harm caused to something.
Down
- 1. _____________-Pollutants that do not persist in the environment and are naturally broken down or absorbed quickly (e.g., noise, organic waste).
- 3. __________Emissions that are released steadily over time without significant interruptions (e.g., power plant emissions).
- 4. The introduction of harmful substances or energy into the environment, leading to adverse effects on ecosystems or human health.
- 5. A substance or factor that contaminates the environment, causing harm to ecosystems or human health.
- 6. Substances left over after a process or reaction, often considered waste or byproducts.
- 7. Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or sea.
- 9. ____________Emissions that occur irregularly or in bursts, often due to specific events (e.g., oil spills, volcanic eruptions).
- 11. _____________Pollutants that spread across regions or the globe, causing widespread environmental damage (e.g., greenhouse gases).