Environment Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. able to decay naturally and harmlessly
  2. 3. a biological community of interacting organisms and their environment
  3. 6. to convert discarded material into usable material
  4. 8. a long period of little or no rain
  5. 9. organic material put into green bins
  6. 11. earth’s protective shield from the sun
  7. 14. the general weather conditions commonly found in a specific place
  8. 15. able to be maintained without causing irreparable damage
  9. 17. the destruction of forests by humans
Down
  1. 2. the series of changes in the life of an organism (2 words)
  2. 4. to cut down on usage of something
  3. 5. a substance that enriches and provides nutrients to plants
  4. 7. to share a ride to reduce carbon emissions
  5. 10. a gas with an unmistakable stench (think cows)
  6. 12. a large amount of water covering usually dry land
  7. 13. unwanted material or matter
  8. 16. an area inhabited by a community or species