Across
- 7. Process by which plants absorb CO₂ and release oxygen.
- 8. Gas in the stratosphere that protects Earth from UV radiation.
- 10. The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
- 11. The lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather occurs.
- 13. Essential gas for combustion and respiration, making up about 21% of the atmosphere.
- 14. The process of burning, releasing CO₂ into the atmosphere.
- 15. The clearing of trees, which increases CO₂ levels.
- 17. Type of gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere.
- 18. Process by which animals and humans release CO₂.
- 20. A powerful greenhouse gas, often produced by livestock.
Down
- 1. Combustion that produces carbon monoxide due to insufficient oxygen.
- 2. The second layer of the atmosphere, containing the ozone layer.
- 3. The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
- 4. Day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions.
- 5. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment, often from human activity.
- 6. All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.
- 9. Dioxide: A greenhouse gas released from burning fossil fuels.
- 12. Natural fuels like coal and oil that release CO₂ when burned.
- 16. The circulation of carbon among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms.
- 19. The average weather conditions in an area over a long period.
