Across
- 2. The study of disease in human populations
- 3. Fuel Coal, oil, and natural gas
- 6. The process by which people move from rural areas to cities, resulting in the growth and expansion of urban areas
- 11. That harm embryos and fetuses
- 16. The process by which fertile land degrades into a desert-like state, often due to climate change and human activities like overgrazing or deforestation
- 19. area Populated area with a built environment that includes residential, commercial, and other non-residential land uses
- 20. agriculture A farming system that prioritizes ecological balance and sustainability by avoiding synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms,
- 22. Something that is released or sent out, such as gas, heat, light, or other substances
- 23. pollutioin presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere, such as gases, particles, and chemicals, that can negatively impact human health, the environment, and property
- 24. hole A seasonal thinning of the ozone layer, specifically over Antarctica, caused by human-produced chemicals that deplete ozone molecules
- 25. Any substance used to kill, control, or repel pests, which can include insects, weeds, fungi, or other unwanted organisms
Down
- 1. Something released into the environment that is harmful to people and organisms
- 4. Uncontrolled expansion of cities and towns into surrounding rural areas, often characterized by low-density development and increased reliance on private vehicles
- 5. Particular type of harmful algal bloom made up of large concentrations of toxic red dinoflagellates
- 7. area Sparsely populated region outside of cities and towns, with lots of open space and fewer buildings
- 8. Physical systems and facilities needed for a society or organization to function, including things like roads, bridges, power grids, and communication networks
- 9. Cancer causing chemicals
- 10. crop To cover the soil and may be incorporated into the soil later for enrichment
- 12. degradation The decline in soil quality and its ability to support plant growth and other ecosystem functions, often caused by natural processes like erosion or human activities like poor land management
- 13. cover Physical material at the Earth's surface, encompassing elements like vegetation, soil, rock, water bodies, and built structures.
- 14. use Activities and arrangements that utilize land for various purposes, including economic, cultural, and social activities
- 15. farming A method of farming where all tillage, planting, and cultivation activities are done across a sloping field, following the natural contours of the land, to help prevent soil erosion and water runoff
- 17. Diseases Appearing in the human population for the first time
- 18. island Experiences higher temperatures than its surrounding rural areas
- 21. rotation The practice of planting different crops in the same area over successive growing seasons,