Sustainable Communities

2. – Not as good as it should be; lower quality.
5. – The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and helps protect and support life.
6. – Advanced devices that use the internet, sensors, or artificial intelligence to work more efficiently.
8. – Something new, creative, or better than before.
9. – Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
10. – Breaking down food scraps and plant waste into soil to help plants grow.
12. – Used or dirty water that comes from homes, factories, and businesses.
13. – Parks, gardens, or areas with trees and plants in cities.
17. – Water that is clean and safe to drink.
18. – The state of not having enough money, food, or basic needs to live comfortably.
21. – The process of more people moving into cities and towns.
24. – Something that is good for the environment or causes little harm to nature.
25. – A black rock burned as fuel to produce energy.
27. – Energy that comes from heat inside the Earth.
28. – The variety of different types of living things in an environment.
31. – How something looks and whether it is pleasing to the eye.
32. – Devices that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity.
33. – Machines that use wind to produce electricity.

1. – The process of collecting, recycling, and disposing of garbage properly.
3. – Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas that come from ancient plants and animals.
4. – The amount of energy used by homes, businesses, or machines.
7. – Using resources in a way that meets our needs without harming the environment or using up everything for future generations.
11. – When too many people live in a small space, making it hard to live comfortably.
14. – Actions or rules that help protect people, the environment, or things from harm.
15. – Using less energy to do the same job, like LED bulbs using less electricity than regular bulbs.
16. – A material that keeps heat inside in winter and outside in summer to save energy.
19. – A layer of trees or plants that provides shade and helps clean the air.
20. – When plants, animals, and the environment live together in a healthy way.
22. – Plants or animals that naturally live in a certain place.
23. – The money a business makes after paying all its costs.
26. – Overcrowded, poorly built areas where people live, often with little access to clean water or electricity.
29. – The number of people living in or using a space.
30. – Taking care of something responsibly, like the environment or resources.