Environment

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Across
  1. 3. A community of living organisms and their physical environment.
  2. 4. Reuse, Recycle The three R's of minimizing waste and conserving resources.
  3. 8. resources Natural resources that cannot be replaced once used.
  4. 9. layer A layer of ozone gas in the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs UV radiation.
  5. 10. gases Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
  6. 11. The ability to use resources in a way that doesn't deplete or harm them.
  7. 12. The surroundings and conditions in which living things exist.
  8. 15. The process of converting waste materials into reusable products.
  9. 16. The variety of life forms in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Down
  1. 1. change Long-term shifts in weather patterns and temperatures.
  2. 2. resources Natural resources that can be replenished over time.
  3. 5. The protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.
  4. 6. energy Energy that comes from sources that can be replenished naturally.
  5. 7. The clearing of forests for agriculture, development, or logging.
  6. 13. The natural world, including plants, animals, and landscapes.
  7. 14. The presence of harmful substances in the environment.