Taylor Rouse Unit 8 crossword

5. Basic physical and organizational structures needed for society to function.
8. degradation: Decline in soil quality due to erosion, nutrient depletion, or pollution.
10. Buildup of toxins in the tissues of living organisms.
12. island: Urban area with significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.
15. disease: Newly recognized illness affecting populations.
16. crop: Crop planted to protect and enrich the soil during fallow periods.
19. Unplanned, low-density expansion of urban areas into surrounding regions.
21. Row of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind erosion or provide habitat.
22. Increase in concentration of toxins as they move up the food chain.
23. Contamination of air, water, or soil with harmful substances.
25. Preparation of soil for planting by turning over or breaking up the earth.
26. Colorless, odorless gas that can seep into buildings and cause health problems.

1. disease: Illness spread by germs or microbes.
2. here are some crossword-style clues for each of the words:
3. Poisonous substance damaging to the nervous system.
4. Agricultural technique of creating flat areas on sloping land for cultivation.
6. Agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or fetus.
7. Fibrous mineral once used in construction, now known to cause health issues.
9. use: Human activities on land like agriculture, industry, or residential development.
11. Growing different crops in proximity to improve yield or pest control.
13. rotation: Practice of planting different crops in successive seasons to improve soil health.
14. area: Sparsely populated region characterized by agriculture or natural landscapes.
17. Substance that can cause cancer.
18. Process of population concentration in cities.
20. area: Region with high population density and extensive infrastructure.
24. cover: Physical material covering the Earth's surface.