Across
- 2. – A substance that pollutes the environment.
- 4. – Describes substances that can harm ecosystems, often found in acid rain.
- 5. – The presence of harmful substances in the environment.
- 7. – Harmful substances in the environment.
- 8. – The long-term weather patterns, affected by pollution like carbon emissions.
- 11. – A community of living organisms and their environment, affected by pollution.
- 13. – A synthetic material that is a major contributor to land and marine pollution.
- 16. – A mixture of smoke and fog, typically found in cities.
- 18. – The clearing of forests, contributing to environmental pollution.
- 19. – Fine black particles produced by burning organic matter, a form of air pollution.
Down
- 1. – Tiny particles that can pollute the air, often produced by combustion.
- 3. – A site for waste disposal, contributing to pollution if not properly managed.
- 6. – Refers to fossil fuels, which are a major source of pollution.
- 8. – Substances used in industrial processes that can cause pollution.
- 9. – Gases or particles released into the air, often from vehicles or factories.
- 10. – Unwanted or unusable materials, often contributing to pollution.
- 12. – Harmful or poisonous to living things.
- 14. – A chemical element that contributes to global warming when released in excess.
- 15. – A layer in the atmosphere that protects against UV radiation, affected by pollution.
- 17. – Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change.
