Consequences of Landuse

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Across
  1. 6. The clearing of forests for agriculture, urban development, or other human uses
  2. 7. The extraction of minerals and resources from the Earth, often damaging ecosystems
  3. 8. The expansion of cities, leading to habitat loss and increased pollution
  4. 9. Degradation The loss of soil fertility due to overuse, deforestation, and pollution
  5. 10. The release of harmful substances into the air, water, or soil, impacting wildlife and human health
  6. 12. The cutting down of trees for timber, impacting biodiversity and forest health
  7. 13. The wearing away of land due to wind, water, or human activities, often exacerbated by deforestation
Down
  1. 1. Gases like carbon dioxide and methane that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change
  2. 2. The depletion of fish populations due to excessive fishing
  3. 3. Natural resources like coal, oil, and gas that are burned for energy, contributing to pollution
  4. 4. Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns caused largely by human activities
  5. 5. Human travel and recreation, which can cause habitat degradation and pollution in natural areas
  6. 11. The practice of cultivating land and raising crops or livestock for food production