Environment

3. Effect The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures.
4. A community of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.
8. Species Species at risk of becoming extinct due to low population numbers.
9. The process of collecting and reusing materials to reduce waste.
10. The variety of plants, animals, and ecosystems in a given area.
12. Change Long-term shifts in weather patterns and temperatures due to human activities.
13. The surroundings in which living beings exist, including air, water, and land.
14. Using resources in a way that meets current needs without depleting them for the future.
15. The specific place where a plant or animal naturally lives and thrives.

1. The clearing of forests and trees, often for agricultural or development purposes.
2. Energy Energy sources like solar and wind power that can be replenished naturally.
5. Layer A layer of ozone high in the Earth's atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV rays.
6. Resources Natural resources that can be replaced over time, like sunlight and wind.
7. The protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.
11. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment, causing damage to ecosystems.