Across
- 2. the shaking of the Earth's surface, caused by a sudden slip on a fault line
- 4. the study of how projects, policies, or environmental changes affect people and communities, considering both positive and negative effects on aspects like community cohesion, mobility, and safety
- 6. a substance that can be burned to produce heat or power
- 8. a large, revolving storm system with a low-pressure center that rotates clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
- 11. an uncontrolled, unplanned fire that burns in vegetation like bush, scrub, or grassland
- 13. impact any change to the environment, whether positive or negative, that results from human activities, products, or services
- 14. a violent disturbance in the atmosphere, characterized by strong winds, precipitation like rain, snow, or hail, and often accompanied by thunder and lightning
Down
- 1. not good enough for plants or crops to grow well there
- 3. a catastrophic event caused by natural processes that causes significant damage and disruption to a community
- 5. a layer of underground rock, sand, or gravel that can hold and transmit significant quantities of groundwater
- 7. the overflow of water that submerges land normally dry, often caused by heavy rain, snowmelt, or a storm surge
- 9. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water that adversely affects agriculture and other human activities
- 10. a small piece of glowing wood or coal that remains from a dying fire
- 12. the process of moving people and assets to a safer location due to an imminent threat, such as a fire or natural disaster