Environment

3. Footprint The amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere due to human activities.
5. Change Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns caused by human activities.
7. The release of gases or substances into the environment, such as carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.
8. Living in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
11. Energy Energy sources that can be naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, or water.
12. Resources Natural resources that can be replenished or replaced, like fresh water, forests, and fish.
14. Someone who actively works to protect and preserve the environment.
15. Harmful substances or things that make the air, water, or land dirty and unsafe. Pollution can come from cars, factories, or litter.
16. Taking care of nature and natural resources by using them wisely and protecting them from harm.

1. The process of turning organic waste into nutrient-rich soil called compost.
2. Collecting and reusing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash. Recycling helps to reduce waste and protect the environment.
4. Layer A protective layer in the atmosphere that shields us from harmful UV rays.
6. A community of living organisms and their environment, where each part relies on the others.
9. The world around us, including plants, animals, air, water, and everything in the natural world.
10. The cutting down or removal of forests and trees.
13. The variety of living things in an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.