Geography Crossword

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