Human Impact on the Environment

5. The variety of plant and animal life in a specific area.
8. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
11. Energy Energy sources that can be replenished naturally, like solar and wind power.
12. Control Measures taken to reduce or prevent pollution.
13. Someone who advocates for the protection of the environment.
14. The protection and preservation of natural resources.
15. The clearing of forests by cutting down trees.

1. Fuels Non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas.
2. The natural home or environment of an organism.
3. The process of reusing materials to reduce waste.
4. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
6. Footprint The amount of carbon dioxide emissions caused by an individual or activity.
7. Effect The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
9. The gradual wearing away of land by wind or water.
10. Change Long-term alterations in temperature and weather patterns.