The Environment

2. Something that can cause damage or hurt people, animals, or nature. (adjective)
4. Unwanted or leftover material that is thrown away. (noun)
6. Something that makes a situation worse or harder. (noun)
8. To harm or break something so it is not as good as before. (verb)
11. The cutting down of many trees in an area, often harming the environment. (noun)
13. A person who works or helps without getting paid. (noun)
15. To use things like paper, glass, or plastic again instead of throwing them away. (verb)
17. When air, water, or land becomes dirty and unsafe because of harmful substances. (noun)
18. An important topic or problem that people talk about. (noun)

1. A long period with little or no rain, making it hard for plants and animals to survive. (noun)
3. A resource that can be replaced naturally, like wind or solar energy. (adjective)
5. The natural world around us, including land, air, water, plants, and animals. (noun)
7. Something that helps you or gives you a better chance of success. (noun)
9. protect To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage. (verb)
10. To make air, water, or land dirty and unsafe. (verb)
12. To use less of something, like energy or water, or to keep something from being wasted or lost. (verb)
14. A person who works to make social or environmental changes. (noun)
16. When a large amount of water covers an area that is usually dry. (noun)