Across
- 2. wood used to build or make things.
- 5. The removal of the top layers of soil by rainwater, wind and destructive human activities.
- 6. a word to describe plants or animals that can no longer be found on earth.
- 9. thick, continuous mass of ice which covers areas of land.
- 11. water contained in the soil and underlying rocks.
- 13. The release of water vapor from plants and soil into the air.
- 15. A large natural stream of fresh water flowing along a definite course into another water body.
- 17. process by which water seeps into the soil.
- 18. a body of water occupying a hollow in the earth surface.
- 19. roots that grow above the ground to support the heavy weight of trees.
- 20. obtain nutrients from dead plants and animals.
- 24. The growing of crops and raising of animals to provide food.
Down
- 1. The rainforest layer where trees grow up to 20 to 30 meters.
- 3. process by which water vapor becomes water droplets.
- 4. The introduction of substances into the natural environment (air, water and land) that results damaging effects to the environment and animals.
- 6. process by which water from lakes, rivers, oceans and the surface layers of soil changes to water vapour.
- 7. plant life.
- 8. layer The rainforest layer where trees grow up to 50 meters tall.
- 10. A thick and luxuriant evergreen forest found in areas with high rainfall and high temperatures throughout the year.
- 12. The cutting down and removal of all or most of the trees in a forested area.
- 14. The planting of trees in areas where the original forest has been cleared.
- 16. a body of ice that moves downslope due to gravity.
- 21. animal life.
- 22. monkey ladder vines used for medical or craft purposes.
- 23. a building made out of glass, where you grow plants that need protection from the cold weather.
