Across
- 6. The process where soil becomes less healthy and productive, often due to overuse, pollution, or poor farming practices.
- 7. Farming that avoids synthetic chemicals and uses natural methods to grow crops and raise animals.
- 10. A reddish-brown metal used in wiring, plumbing, and electronics because it conducts electricity well.
- 11. The process of digging into the Earth to find and remove valuable minerals, metals, or other resources.
- 12. A black, hard substance that is burned for energy, made from ancient plant remains.
- 15. Substances added to soil to provide nutrients that help plants grow better.
- 17. Minerals Minerals that do not contain metals, like salt, limestone, or clay, and are used in construction or manufacturing.
- 18. Industries that provide services to people, like teaching, healthcare, and transportation.
- 20. A country with a lower standard of living, often with less advanced technology and a weaker economy.
- 23. Energy resources like coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
- 24. A country with a strong economy, advanced technology, and a high standard of living for its citizens.
- 28. Resources that are constantly replenished, like wind, sunlight, and tides, and cannot be depleted.
- 31. A type of farming where farmers grow just enough food to feed themselves and their families, with little or no extra to sell.
- 32. A type of fossil fuel found underground, used to make gasoline, diesel, and other products.
- 33. Tools, machines, and systems created by humans to solve problems, improve life, or make work easier.
Down
- 1. Natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, like oil, coal, and natural gas.
- 2. Minerals that contain metals like iron, copper, or gold, and can be used to make products like tools or electronics.
- 3. The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food, fiber, or other products.
- 4. Large-scale farming that produces crops or animals to sell for profit.
- 5. Industries that involve knowledge and information, like research, technology development, and consulting.
- 8. The practice of growing different types of crops on the same land each year to keep the soil healthy and reduce pests.
- 9. A relationship between two different living things where both benefit, like bees pollinating flowers while getting nectar.
- 13. Naturally occurring substances found in the Earth, such as metals or stones, that are valuable for making products.
- 14. Natural resources that can be replaced or renewed naturally over time, like sunlight, wind, and water.
- 16. Industries that gather or collect natural resources directly from the Earth, like mining, farming, and fishing.
- 19. Basic materials that are used to make products, such as wood, minerals, or cotton.
- 21. Food that is lost during production, harvesting, or transportation and never reaches consumers.
- 22. Food that is discarded or thrown away, often because it is not eaten or used before it spoils.
- 25. When a species of plant or animal no longer exists anywhere on Earth.
- 26. A method used to extract oil or natural gas from deep underground by breaking rocks apart with high-pressure water and chemicals.
- 27. A lightweight, silvery-white metal used in making cans, airplanes, and packaging.
- 29. Industries that make products by turning raw materials into finished goods, like factories that make cars or clothing.
- 30. Crops that are grown in large quantities and provide the main source of food for a population, like rice, wheat, or corn.