Across
- 4. a resource that can be replaced naturally, like solar or wind energy.
- 5. – harmful substances released into the air, water, or soil.
- 6. the natural home of an animal or plant.
- 7. – when a species completely disappears from Earth.
- 8. – a community of living things interacting with their environment.
- 10. – the variety of plant and animal life in a particular area.
- 11. – protecting and preserving natural resources.
- 13. meeting present needs without harming future generations.
Down
- 1. the clearing or destruction of forests.
- 2. – decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil.
- 3. the long-term pattern of weather in a region.
- 9. the wearing away of land by wind, water, or ice.
- 12. reusing materials to reduce waste.