Across
- 4. a situation in which individuals overuse a shared resource leading to its depletion
- 8. the buildup of toxins in organisms over time
- 12. a rule or law designed to control human activities to protect the environment
- 13. the introduction of harmful substances into the environment
- 15. the breaking of habitats into smaller isolated pieces often caused by development
- 16. moral beliefs that influence decisions about right and wrong actions
- 17. the effect human activities have on ecosystems and natural resources
- 18. a community of organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment
- 19. the variety of living organisms within an ecosystem
- 20. hunting wildlife at unsustainable rates that reduce or eliminate populations
Down
- 1. a natural resource shared by many people such as air water or fisheries
- 2. tourism focused on natural areas that aims to minimize environmental impact
- 3. the wearing away of soil or land due to wind water or human activity
- 5. a decision that involves gaining one benefit while giving up another
- 6. using resources in a way that meets current needs without harming future generations
- 7. the regulation of hunting and fishing to maintain sustainable populations
- 9. the process of repairing damaged ecosystems to improve environmental health
- 10. catching fish faster than populations can naturally reproduce
- 11. the protection and careful management of natural resources
- 14. the removal or damage of natural environments needed for species to survive