Environmental problems

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Across
  1. 3. A dense, tropical forest with high rainfall and a wide variety of plants and animals.
  2. 5. Animals or plants that are at risk of becoming extinct.
  3. 7. The top layer of the Earth where plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
  4. 8. The presence of harmful substances in the environment, such as air, water, or soil.
  5. 10. The gradual increase in the Earth's temperature due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
  6. 11. The large-scale clearing of forests by factories or industries, often for wood, agriculture, or development.
  7. 12. Farms where animals like cows, pigs, and chickens are raised for food, such as meat, milk, or eggs.
  8. 13. Dangerous chemicals or substances that are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment.
Down
  1. 1. The trapping of the sun’s heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet's temperature to rise.
  2. 2. The condition where the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to support them.
  3. 4. The expansion of residential areas on the outskirts of cities, where more houses and communities are built.
  4. 6. Rainfall made acidic by pollution in the air, which can harm plants, animals, and buildings.
  5. 9. Large, uncontrolled fires that spread quickly through forests, often destroying large areas of land.