Across
- 3. Wastewater that, if untreated, can deplete oxygen in rivers and reduce species diversity.
- 6. A severe shortage of food leading to starvation and population decline.
- 8. The removal of forests for human benefit, leading to habitat destruction and lower biodiversity.
- 10. Harmful environmental effect caused by burning fossil fuels, leading to acid rain and biodiversity loss.
- 11. Unintentional events that can lead to population decline.
- 15. A deliberate act of killing another person, reducing population.
- 16. A crucial natural resource that supports life but is affected by pollution and overuse.
- 19. The transformation of land into desert, decreasing biodiversity.
- 20. Growth A rapid increase in population over time, often unsustainable.
Down
- 1. Methods used to prevent pregnancy and control population growth.
- 2. of Biodiversity The decline in the variety of living organisms due to human activities.
- 4. A field that improves health and helps increase population by preventing diseases. Sanitation The process of maintaining hygiene to prevent disease and improve population health.
- 5. in Crisis A situation caused by human activities that lead to global warming and extreme weather.
- 7. The practice of farming that provides food and supports population growth. Technology Innovations that improve living standards and contribute to population increase.
- 9. Families A strategy to reduce birth rates and slow population growth.
- 12. Illnesses that can spread and cause high mortality rates, decreasing population.
- 13. The process where animals such as sheep and deer feed on plant species, affecting biodiversity.
- 14. Chemicals sprayed on crops that can harm ecosystems by accumulating in food chains.
- 17. The upper layer of Earth where plants grow, affected by erosion and pollution.
- 18. Conflicts between groups or nations that lead to deaths and a reduced population.