Chapter 12 Landscaping & the Environment

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Across
  1. 3. The most common groundcover.
  2. 8. LP gas is liquid in the tank, but burns as a _________.
  3. 10. Recycled aluminum cans can be processed into material for house ________.
  4. 12. Light-colored roofs are better in ______ climates because they lower AC needs.
  5. 13. Fossil fuels can be used up which means they are _________.
  6. 16. Sunrooms and large windows provide passive solar energy if they face _______.
  7. 17. Flowers that will bloom year after year.
  8. 21. Type of power fueled by uranium.
  9. 22. A paste-like substance, often made of silicone.
  10. 27. Landscaping to conserve water
  11. 28. Homes with outstanding energy efficiency earn the honor of being labeled _____ (2 words)
  12. 30. An entryway with an outer and inner door.
  13. 31. The ______ the roof, the less amount of heat is lost.
Down
  1. 1. The key to xeriscaping is to chose ________ plants.
  2. 2. The process of making a home that is already built more energy efficient.
  3. 4. An energy ______ is an inspection of the home to determine where heat loss may be occurring.
  4. 5. Meeting the needs of people today without forfeiting the well-being of future generations.
  5. 6. Type of fuels that are formed in the earth from the remains of prehistoric animals or plants.
  6. 7. Plastic bottles can be made into polyester ___________.
  7. 9. Type of power that uses moving water to drive generators.
  8. 11. Used for both decoration and privacy.
  9. 14. A strip of material installed around the edges of windows and doors to exclude outside moisture and air.
  10. 15. Who created the Energy Star rating (abbreviation)
  11. 18. A _____ fence is made of horizontal boards or bars supported by vertical posts.
  12. 19. A clean-burning fuel (2 words)
  13. 20. Refers to the ways people use plants and objects to enhance or change the natural environment around the exterior of their homes.
  14. 23. Using heat from the earth's interior is called _______ energy.
  15. 24. A naturally decay-resistant wood.
  16. 25. A ______ fence is made of small vertical stakes held together by horizontal bars at the bottom and top.
  17. 26. Plants and flowers that need to be planted each season.
  18. 28. Coal can be treated to make it burn more cleanly but the process is ________.
  19. 29. _______ building is a way to design, build and operate homes to use resources efficiently.