Across
- 4. gases, Substances like CO₂ and methane that trap heat in the air.
- 5. change, Long-term shifts in temperature, weather, and atmospheric patterns.
- 7. footprint, The environmental impact of a person or population’s lifestyle.
- 8. waste, Non-biodegradable trash made from synthetic materials.
- 10. The process by which fertile land becomes dry and barren.
- 11. habitats, Natural areas where animals live, becoming smaller due to human activity.
Down
- 1. footprint, Total amount of greenhouse gases one person or activity produces.
- 2. effect, Warming caused by gases trapping heat in Earth’s atmosphere.
- 3. The large-scale removal of trees from forests.
- 4. warming, The long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature.
- 6. fuels, Energy sources like coal and oil formed from ancient plants and animals.
- 9. sea level,The gradual increase in ocean height due to melting ice and warming waters.