ENVIRONMENT

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Across
  1. 9. - The variety of plant and animal life in the world or a specific habitat.
  2. 11. - The protection and preservation of the natural environment.
  3. 12. - An element that forms the basis of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases.
  4. 13. - The cutting down of large areas of forests.
  5. 14. - The general weather conditions of a place over time.
  6. 15. - A community of living organisms and their environment.
Down
  1. 1. - The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
  2. 2. - Contamination of air, water, or soil by harmful substances.
  3. 3. - Gases and particles released into the air, often from cars or factories.
  4. 4. - Decayed organic matter used to enrich soil.
  5. 5. - To protect or guard something from harm or danger.
  6. 6. - The gradual wearing away of soil by wind or water.
  7. 7. - The process of turning waste materials into new products.
  8. 8. - A type of energy source that can be replaced naturally, like solar power.
  9. 10. - A gas that protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
  10. 16. - Using resources in a way that they last for future generations.