Across
- 5. the disappearance of a species when the last of it's members dies
- 6. a species that has been intentionally or unintentionally introduced to a given area causing habitat disruptions
- 7. changes in the composition of soil, water and air
- 10. activities that threaten biodiversity
- 11. a variety of genetic make up within a species
- 13. a resource that are replaced by natural processes faster than they are consumed
- 14. the intentional practices focused on protecting species, maintaining and restoring habitats enhancing ecosystems, and protecting biodiversity
- 15. a variety of habitats and communities within an ecosystem
Down
- 1. the separation of an ecosystem into small pieces of land
- 2. the excessive use of a species for economic value
- 3. a technique using living organisms to detoxify a polluted area
- 4. a variety of species in a given area
- 5. water pollution from nitrogen-rich or phosphorus-rich substances flowing into waterways causing algal overgrowth
- 8. the number of different species living in a specific area
- 9. a resource that are found on earth in limited amounts or can be naturally replaced over long periods of time
- 12. a type of species only found in certain area
