Across
- 3. A moral relationship that humans may have with the environment
- 5. living in a way that human needs can be met indefinitely
- 6. understanding the natural world through the collection and analysis of evidence
- 9. what will be observed and measured to see if the independent variable made a difference
- 11. impact one has on the environment
- 14. (Of the Commons),when the self-interest of individuals takes priority over the best interest of the entire population
- 15. human-centered, protects and promotes human interests at the expense of all other factors
- 17. describe phenomena but do not explain it
- 18. natural resource that is there for all members of society
- 19. a field of science of the interaction between humans and the natural environment
Down
- 1. proposed testable explanations that can lead to experimentation
- 2. compounds that are dangerous to the environment and human health
- 3. nature centered, protects and promotes ecosystems, regardless of their direct usefulness to humans
- 4. Material that increases the risk of cancer
- 7. tests the hypothesis under controlled conditions
- 8. observations we make about the world
- 10. Harmful particles that may be found in the air or water
- 12. explanation for phenomenon backed by evidence, but can be changed when new information is available
- 13. the new things the scientist is introducing and testing
- 16. loss or near loss of species from overhunting and habitat loss