Man and the environment - 2DSA

6. Dangerous climate-related occurrences like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires.
9. The process of turning waste into reusable material.
11. Contamination of the atmosphere, especially by industrial and vehicle emissions.
17. The growth of cities, often leading to loss of green areas and natural habitats.
18. Tiny plastic particles that pollute water and enter the food chain.
19. Coal, oil, and gas used for energy, but major contributors to climate change.
20. Large areas where waste is buried; often overfilled and polluting.
21. The cutting down of trees, often to clear land for agriculture.

1. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
2. The complete disappearance of a species from the planet.
3. A type of energy that comes from sources that won’t run out, like wind or solar.
4. Living in a way that protects the environment for future generations.
5. Gases like CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
7. Rain that contains harmful chemicals and damages ecosystems and buildings.
8. Harmful substances that contaminate air, water, or soil.
10. Definizione (clue)
12. Gases and particles released into the air, especially by vehicles and factories.
13. The date when we use more resources than the planet can regenerate in a year.
14. The total amount of greenhouse gases a person or activity produces.
15. The contamination of air, water, or land with harmful substances.
16. Uncontrolled fires in forests or grasslands, made worse by hot, dry conditions.