Glossary: environmental change and management

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