Environmental Studies

1. - The process of converting waste into reusable materials.
4. - The planting of trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover.
6. - The large-scale removal of trees from an area.
7. - Capable of being broken down by natural processes.
8. - A type of air pollution that reduces visibility and harms health.
11. - The variety of life forms within a given habitat or ecosystem.
13. - The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
14. - Decayed organic material used as a natural fertilizer for plants.
16. Fuels - Nonrenewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas.
17. - Animals living in their natural habitat, not domesticated by humans.
22. Warming - The gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature.
23. - The process by which soil and rock are worn away by natural forces like wind or water.
24. - The responsible management and protection of natural resources.
25. Layer - The protective layer in the atmosphere that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.
26. Rain - Precipitation with high levels of acidic components, harmful to the environment.
28. - An area of land saturated with water, important for wildlife and water purification.
29. - The depletion of fish stocks due to excessive fishing.

2. Effect - The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.
3. - The long-term average weather patterns in a specific area.
5. - Farming or food production without synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms.
6. - The process by which fertile land becomes desert, often due to drought or deforestation.
9. - A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
10. Footprint - The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization.
12. Energy - Energy derived from resources that can be replenished naturally.
15. - Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations.
18. Species - Animals or plants at risk of extinction.
19. - The presence of harmful substances in the environment.
20. - The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.
21. - Energy sources that can be replenished, like solar and wind power.
27. Waste - A philosophy of reducing waste and reusing all products and materials.