Across
- 2. the effect of higher temperatures due to greenhouse gases; another term for climate change
- 4. Three ways to decrease waste include reduce, reuse, and ___.
- 6. the type of energy produced by capturing the sun's rays
- 10. April 22nd, a day to celebrate conservation efforts that protect the planet
- 11. the senator who created the first Earth Day to increase awareness of pollution
- 14. energy-efficient vehicles that are not powered by gas
- 15. the type of energy produced by burning organic material like agricultural waste
- 16. absorbs carbon dioxide and stores it in their biomass; beneficial to the Earth if more are planted
- 17. a diet based on these instead of meat conserves resources and energy
- 20. the type of energy converted by wind turbines
- 22. any harmful substance introduced into the air, soil, or water environments
- 23. any living plant or animal that can be harmed by pollutants
Down
- 1. kilowatt-hours of this can be saved by turning off lights and using energy-efficient lightbulbs
- 3. the energy-efficient vehicle's car part made from lithium, nickel, and cobalt that has a negative impact on the Earth to source
- 5. a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by human activity
- 7. where waste goes to be buried
- 8. the remains of ancient plants and animals (organic material) in the Earth's crust; burning these releases harmful pollutants
- 9. the type of energy captured by moving water
- 12. the category of energy sources that won't run out and produce little to no harmful effects
- 13. The government agency created to help the environment is the Environmental ___ Agency.
- 18. the type of energy produced by the Earth's natural heat
- 19. gallons of this is wasted in homes due to inefficient use and leaky faucets
- 21. fertilizer that food scraps and yard waste can be turned into