Environmental Change and Management

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Across
  1. 3. meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  2. 6. all the water on Earth
  3. 9. Occurs when natural or human-induced processes decrease the future ability of land to support crops, livestock, or wild species
  4. 11. the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
  5. 12. supports life on earth without requiring human action
  6. 16. a term that typically describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals
  7. 18. release of harmful materials into the environment
  8. 19. the ability of natural environments to absorb wastes and pollution
  9. 21. Worldview holding that we can manage the earth for our benefit but that we have an ethical responsibility to be caring and responsible managers, or stewards, of the earth
  10. 23. hazardous waste causing danger from chemical and infectious organisms
  11. 24. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
  12. 25. part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
Down
  1. 1. ensure access to affordable, reliable,
  2. 2. the cultural, recreational or psychological value of the environment for people
  3. 4. and modern energy for all
  4. 5. the environment's provision of
  5. 7. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
  6. 8. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
  7. 10. perspectives or views held by individuals re global environment based on values and assumptions
  8. 13. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem
  9. 14. humans are superior and the most important species on earth
  10. 15. an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a ustained increase that causes climatic changes)
  11. 17. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates
  12. 20. take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  13. 22. nature exists for all species on earth, not just humans, and humans are equal to other species