Across
- 6. Quality A measure of the cleanliness of the air, with standards and indices.
- 8. The action of preserving land and natural resources for sustainable use.
- 9. Fair and just distribution, especially regarding water resources.
- 11. The large-scale removal of trees, often for land use change.
- 12. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
Down
- 1. The process of replenishing groundwater levels, often through natural or artificial means.
- 2. A layer in the atmosphere that protects the earth from UV rays but is endangered by pollution.
- 3. A global resource critical for agriculture, industry, and domestic use.
- 4. Water found beneath the earth's surface, critical for many regions.
- 5. The presence of harmful substances in water or air.
- 7. The foundation for agriculture and food security, affected by degradation.
- 10. Natural physical features of the earth's surface, shaped over time.