geography

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Across
  1. 2. the ability of natural environments to absorb wastes and pollution
  2. 4. Nature exists for all species on earth, not just humans, and humans are equal to other species
  3. 6. Occurs when natural or human-induced processes decrease the future ability of land to support crops, livestock, or wild species.
  4. 8. All the water on earth
  5. 9. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
  6. 10. supports life on earth without requing human action eg. decomposition
  7. 12. Humans are superior and the most important species on earth
  8. 16. the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
  9. 18. 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
  10. 20. The cultural, recreational or psychological value of the environment for people
  11. 21. meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  12. 22. A term that typically describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals.
  13. 23. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
  14. 24. The environment's provision of raw materials and natural resources eg food
Down
  1. 1. perspectives or views held by individuals re global environment based on values and assumptions
  2. 3. access to affordable and modern energy
  3. 5. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
  4. 7. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
  5. 11. An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
  6. 13. Release of harmful materials into the environment
  7. 14. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  8. 15. hazardous waste causing danger from chemicals and infectious organisms
  9. 17. part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
  10. 19. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.