Environment

3. Change Long-term changes in the Earth's climate patterns, often attributed to human activities affecting the atmosphere.
5. The living and non-living things that exist in the world, including plants, animals, air, water, and land.
8. The process of collecting and reusing materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.
10. Harmful substances or waste that is released into the environment, causing damage to air, water, and land.
12. Species Plants or animals that are at risk of becoming extinct or disappearing from the Earth.
13. The variety of different plants, animals, and ecosystems found on Earth.
15. The clearing or removal of trees and forests on a large scale, usually for agriculture, logging, or development.

1. The responsible use and protection of natural resources to ensure their availability for future generations.
2. Energy Energy sources, like solar or wind power, that can be replenished naturally and are considered environmentally friendly.
3. The act of protecting and preserving natural resources, such as forests, wildlife, and habitats, for the future.
4. Quality The measure of how clean or polluted the air is, which can affect the health and well-being of living things.
6. Management The process of collecting, treating, and disposing of waste materials in a way that minimizes environmental impact.
7. Layer A layer in the Earth's atmosphere that helps protect living things from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
9. A community of living organisms, including plants, animals, and their surroundings, interacting with one another.
11. Resources Resources that can be naturally replenished or replaced, like sunlight, water, or timber.
14. Using resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations.