Across
- 3. the presence of harmful substances in the environment that can make it dirty or unsafe
- 8. a group of living organisms that can breed together and produce offspring
- 11. the natural world, including the land, air, water, plants, and animals
- 14. resources that can be replenished naturally, like solar energy and wind
- 15. a community of living things and their environment, working together
Down
- 1. practices that meet current needs without harming future generations
- 2. the usual weather conditions in a particular area over a long time
- 4. the clearing of trees from an area, often to make space for agriculture or development
- 5. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
- 6. the variety of different species of plants and animals in a particular area
- 7. the process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste
- 9. a type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often seen in cities
- 10. unwanted materials or substances that are discarded or not used
- 12. species that are at risk of extinction due to loss of habitat or other factors
- 13. the careful use and protection of natural resources to keep them safe
