Across
- 1. The collection, transport, processing, recycling, or disposal of waste materials, aimed at reducing their impact on the environment and human health.
- 3. The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly in terms of environmental, social, and economic resources.
- 4. A measure of the environmental impact of an individual or community, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste produced.
- 6. Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass, allowing for sustainable use.
- 9. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil) in a specific area
- 11. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the genetic variation within these species.
- 12. Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
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- 2. Natural resources that are finite and cannot be replaced once they are consumed, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.
- 5. footprint
- 7. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often focusing on social inclusion, economic growth, and environmental protection.
- 8. The introduction of harmful materials, often called contaminants or pollutants, into the environment.
- 10. The practice of protecting and preserving natural resources and biodiversity to prevent depletion and maintain ecological balance.