Across
- 3. a species that no longer has any known living individuals
- 5. when natural or human-induced processes decrease the future ability of land to support crops, livestock or wild animals
- 10. the cultural, recreational or psychological value of the environment for people
- 12. supports life on earth without requiring human action
- 13. an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
- 14. the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
- 15. meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generationsto meet their own needs
- 17. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates
- 18. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
Down
- 1. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
- 2. take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
- 4. hazardous waste causing danger from chemicals and infectious organisms
- 6. release of harmful materials into the environment
- 7. the environment's provision of raw materials and natural resources
- 8. the ability of natural environments to absorb wastes and pollution
- 9. all water on Earth
- 11. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
- 16. part of the earth in which life exists