Across
- 1. reprocessing a resource so materials can be used again
- 3. preventing the loss of a reource by way of thoughtful management of it
- 5. energy resource that produces electricity from moving water
- 9. harmful material that can enter the biosphere through the land, air, or water
- 13. energy resource that produces electricity from the sun
- 15. energy resource from radioactive elements
- 16. gases that are released from the burning of fossil fuels
- 18. a condition or situation that causes problems
- 19. energy resource that produces electricity from moving air
Down
- 2. measure of total human impact on an ecosystem
- 4. making a decision to not use a resource when there is an alternative, such as walking rather than traveling by car
- 6. machine that is turned or rotated to generate electricity
- 7. rising atmospheric temperatures caused by the release of greenhouse gases
- 8. energy resource that produces electricity from life, such as corn and wood
- 10. energy resources that are limited in supply or used at a fastser rate than can be replaced
- 11. energy resource that produces electricity from water heated underground
- 12. energy resource that produces electricity from the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas
- 14. a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- 17. energy resources that are not depleted when used