Nature and the Universe

3. Not severe, serious, or harsh.
6. The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.
8. An artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.
9. A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises.
10. A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
11. A celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun.

1. Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
2. Convert (waste) into reusable material.
4. A warm-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur
5. A calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.
7. The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
11. Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.