Across
- 1. The protection and maintenance of natural environments where plants and animals live.
- 3. The effect that human activities have on the Earth’s environment, such as pollution or conservation efforts.
- 10. Resources that are finite and cannot be replenished within a human lifetime, such as fossil fuels and minerals.
- 12. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which includes air and other substances.
- 13. Efforts to conserve or protect the natural environment from harm.
- 15. The process of converting waste materials into reusable products.
- 16. The large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface.
Down
- 2. Actions or behaviors by people and communities that impact the environment.
- 4. The vast, seemingly infinite area beyond Earth, including all the planets, stars, and galaxies.
- 5. Efforts made to conserve or protect the natural environment from harm or degradation.
- 6. A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
- 7. The ability to maintain healthy environmental conditions for the future by making responsible decisions.
- 8. The presence of harmful substances in the environment that can cause damage.
- 9. The solid surface of the Earth, including soil, rocks, and natural resources.
- 11. Long-term changes in temperature and other atmospheric conditions, often due to human activity.
- 14. Innovations designed to reduce environmental harm and promote sustainability.