Across
- 2. The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes like wind and water.
- 6. The growth of cities and towns as more people move from rural to urban areas for living and work.
- 7. The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
- 8. A significant issue that occurs when fish are caught faster than they can reproduce.
- 9. The decline in soil quality due to various factors, including agriculture and deforestation; SOIL ___
- 10. The removal of trees from a forested area for purposes like agriculture or urban development.
- 11. _____ Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Down
- 1. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment that affects air, water, and land quality.
- 3. The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming
- 4. The total amount of greenhouse gases, measured in carbon dioxide equivalents, emitted by an individual or organization
- 5. The study that assesses potential environmental impacts of a project before it begins.