Across
- 2. A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels and deforestation
- 3. A disposal method for waste, potentially causing pollution and loss of habitats
- 4. Practices that meet current needs without compromising future generations
- 5. A series of organisms that depend on one another for energy and nutrients
- 8. A substance added to soil to enhance plant growth, sometimes causing nutrient pollution (10)
- 12. Wastewater rich in nutrients, which can lead to eutrophication (6)
- 13. The reliance of species on one another within an ecosystem (15)
- 14. An organism that converts sunlight or chemical energy into organic molecules
- 16. The management and modification of natural environments for human activities, such as agriculture
- 18. A potent greenhouse gas emitted by livestock and agriculture
- 20. An organism's position within a food chain, indicating its energy source
- 24. Renewable energy sources derived from organic matter, such as plants or algae
- 25. A high-protein food source used as a sustainable alternative to meat
- 27. A nitrogenous waste product of protein metabolism, excreted in urine
- 30. The increase in Earth's temperature due to human activities, impacting ecosystems
- 31. The process of converting waste materials into new products, reducing resource consumption
- 32. The top consumer in a food chain, with no natural predators
- 34. Wetlands rich in decomposing organic material, important for carbon storage
- 35. Pyramids of __________. Diagrams representing the amount of living matter at each trophic level
- 38. ___________ farming. High-yield agriculture methods that maximize production, often at the expense of the environment
- 39. The removal of trees and forests, leading to habitat loss and climate change
Down
- 1. The increase in the number of individuals in a species over time, affecting ecosystems
- 6. Widespread food scarcity, often resulting from environmental or social factors
- 7. A limit on the amount of fish that can be caught to preserve stocks and protect ecosystems
- 9. The process by which organisms release energy from food molecules
- 10. The total dry mass of living organisms in a given area or ecosystem
- 11. A species at risk of extinction due to habitat loss or other threats
- 15. Disagreements or disputes over resources, land use, or environmental policies, that can impact food security
- 17. The proportion of energy that is transferred between trophic levels
- 19. A genus of fungi, some species of which are used to produce mycoprotein
- 21. The preservation and protection of natural resources and ecosystems
- 22. An organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms
- 23. An organism that breaks down dead organisms and waste, recycling nutrients
- 26. Rows of shrubs and trees that serve as boundaries and wildlife habitats
- 28. The natural environment where an organism lives and thrives
- 29. The variety of life within an ecosystem, crucial for a healthy planet (12)
- 33. The elimination of indigestible waste from an organism's body
- 36. Airborne particulate matter from combustion, contributing to air pollution and respiratory issues
- 37. Organisms that negatively impact human activities, such as agriculture