Across
- 4. The gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, primarily due to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
- 6. The natural and physical surroundings in which people, animals, and plants live.
- 7. The natural process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the warming of the planet.
- 10. A natural resource that cannot be replenished or regenerated within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.
- 11. The capacity to do work or produce heat, typically derived from natural sources such as sunlight, wind, water, or fossil fuels.
- 12. A natural resource that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, or forests.
- 13. The protection, preservation, and management of natural resources and ecosystems to ensure their sustainability for future generations.
Down
- 1. The introduction of harmful or toxic substances into the environment, which can cause damage to ecosystems, human health, and biodiversity.
- 2. The process of evaluating the potential environmental consequences of a proposed project, policy, or development activity before it is undertaken, with the aim of minimizing negative impacts and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- 3. The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, including transportation, communication, utilities, and public services.
- 5. The process of economic, social, and environmental progress that leads to improvements in the quality of life for people.
- 8. Any material or substance derived from the environment that has economic value and is used by humans, such as water, minerals, forests, and wildlife.
- 9. The condition where all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life.
