ENVIRONMENT

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Across
  1. 2. Sudden, unexpected changes in weather patterns
  2. 4. A long period with very little or no rain
  3. 7. The general pattern of weather in a place over time
  4. 8. Harmful gases released from vehicles and industries
  5. 9. A seasonal wind system that brings heavy rain (Asia)
  6. 10. Extremely hot weather lasting for several days
  7. 11. LEVEL RISE A rise in ocean levels caused by melting ice
  8. 13. Actions taken to reduce climate change impact
  9. 15. Heavy rainfall that causes water to overflow
Down
  1. 1. STRESS Damage or stress caused by extreme temperatures
  2. 3. Disruption to major events due to weather conditions
  3. 5. The ability of humans or systems to recover from climate impacts
  4. 6. GASES Gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere
  5. 12. Changes made to cope with climate effects
  6. 14. WARMING The long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature