geo crossword

1. Nature exists for all species on earth, not just humans, and humans are equal to other species
3. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
7. The cultural, recreational or psychological value of the environment for people
9. part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
11. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
12. Occurs when natural or human-induced processes decrease the future ability of land to support crops, livestock, or wild species.
17. Humans are superior and the most important species on earth
18. All the water on earth
19. the ability of natural environments to absorb wastes and pollution
21. supports life on earth without requiring human action eg. decomposition
22. meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
23. The environment's provision of raw materials and natural resources eg food

1. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
2. the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
4. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
5. hazardous waste causing danger from chemicals and infectious organisms
6. An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes)
8. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
10. Release of harmful materials into the environment
13. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
14. A term that typically describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals.
15. Worldview holding that we can manage the earth for our benefit but that we have an ethical responsibility to be caring and responsible managers, or stewards, of the earth.
16. perspectives or views held by individuals re global environment based on values and assumptions
20. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all