Across
- 2. - The process of turning waste materials into new products to reduce the consumption of raw materials.
- 5. - The process by which soil and rock are worn away by wind, water, and other natural forces.
- 7. - A gas in the Earth's atmosphere that protects the planet from harmful UV radiation.
- 9. - The removal of trees from an area of land, often for commercial purposes.
- 10. effect - The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.
- 11. footprint - The amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, organization, or activity.
- 12. - The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
- 14. - The ability to maintain environmental balance and resources for future generations.
- 15. footprint - The impact of human activities on the natural environment.
Down
- 1. - Contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
- 3. - The long-term weather patterns of a region or the planet.
- 4. - The variety of living organisms in an ecosystem.
- 6. - The protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.
- 8. - A resource that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.
- 13. rain - Rain that is acidic due to the presence of pollutants in the air.