environment

5. – Protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment.
6. – The process of converting waste into reusable material.
7. – A layer in the Earth's atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV rays.
9. – The ability to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of resources.
11. – Decayed organic material used as plant fertilizer.
12. – A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

1. – The act of cutting down large areas of forests.
2. – The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.
3. – Contamination of air, water, or soil by harmful substances.
4. – A type of resource that can be replenished naturally, like solar or wind energy.
8. – The typical weather conditions in a region over a long period.
10. – The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.