Geography Glossary

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