Across
- 2. – Preserved remains of ancient organisms.
- 5. – A layer in the earth’s atmosphere that protects from harmful UV rays.
- 6. – A dense forest with high rainfall, home to many species.
- 10. – Use of resources in a way that preserves them for future generations.
- 12. – Areas where water covers the soil most of the time.
- 13. – Coastal forests important for preventing erosion.
- 15. – The act of protecting natural resources.
- 16. – A community of living organisms and their environment.
- 17. – Plant life of a particular region.
- 19. – Marine invertebrates that build reefs.
Down
- 1. – Contamination of the natural environment.
- 3. – A group of living organisms capable of interbreeding.
- 4. – Weather conditions of a region over a long period.
- 7. Park – A protected area set aside for conservation of natural beauty and wildlife.
- 8. – Animal life of a particular region.
- 9. – The maintenance of something in its original state.
- 11. – Variety of life in a particular habitat.
- 14. – The natural home of an organism.
- 16. – A species at risk of extinction.
- 18. – Animals and plants living in their natural habitat.