Across
- 2. A person who works to protect and preserve the environment, advocating for sustainable practices and wildlife conservation.
- 3. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) and their surrounding physical environment, such as a forest or a pond.
- 8. change Long-term changes in temperature, weather patterns, and other environmental factors, often caused by human activities.
- 11. The natural world around us, including plants, animals, and the air we breathe.
- 12. warming The gradual increase in the Earth's temperature due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
- 13. energy Energy that comes from natural resources that can be replenished, like sunlight, wind, or water.
- 14. The natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or organism.
- 15. The variety of living things, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, in a specific habitat or ecosystem.
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- 1. Taking care of and protecting the environment to prevent harm and preserve natural resources.
- 4. Harmful substances or waste that are released into the environment, causing damage to plants, animals, and people.
- 5. species Plants or animals that are at risk of becoming extinct due to factors like habitat loss, pollution, or overhunting.
- 6. The cutting down and removal of trees in a forest, which can negatively impact the environment and wildlife.
- 7. resources Resources that can be naturally replenished over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.
- 9. The process of decomposing organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, to create nutrient-rich soil.
- 10. Collecting and reprocessing materials so they can be used again, reducing waste and helping the environment.