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- 3. The natural home of an animal, plant, or other organisms.
- 9. This is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and can be seen from space. (Three words)
- 10. This white, predatory mammal lives on the ice in the artic cirle and is the mascot for Coca-cola. (Two words)
- 11. This agency protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations. (Acronym for the agency)
- 12. This pointy, flowering plant is a succulent perennial that is native through most of the length of North and South America.
- 13. The science of organisms and their environment.
- 14. The largest river basin in the world, this area is the world’s richest and most biodiverse region and rainforest in the world. Also the birthplace of a group of warrior women.
- 15. An estimated 31% of the 430 types of this tree are threatened with extinction.
- 16. The heaviest members of the weasel family, this marine mammal is the symbol of Fredericksburg and can be found in the Rappahannock.
- 18. A solid, inorganic substance of natural occurrence and one of the basic components of soil, examples of this would be quartz, pyrite, and iron.
- 19. A mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that supports life and is the upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
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- 1. Annual event held on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. (Two words)
- 2. Known for its black and white coat and profound love for bamboo, this bear can kick your but with its Kung-fu.
- 4. This destructive force is commonly used to clear out dead plants and animals in a forest when controlled, otherwise if can leave a who ecosystem destroyed. I use it for s'mores.
- 5. The most abundant element in Earth’s atmosphere whose liquid form can make a tasty cold treat!
- 6. This baleen whale is found in all oceans except the Artic and is the largest mammal known to exist. (Two Words)
- 7. This feline is the largest living cat species and is an apex predator found on the Asian continent.
- 8. The goal of these protected areas is preservation with an emphasis on causing minimal change to the landscape or environment. (Two words)
- 15. Natural or made without chemicals.
- 17. This extremely heavy, pelagic fish is an active and agile predator, and among the fastest-swimming fish. It also makes for great sushi.