Across
- 3. The average weather conditions in a region over a long period.
- 5. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
- 6. The process by which the Earth's atmosphere traps outgoing thermal radiation, leading to a warming of the planet.
- 8. The introduction of harmful substances or energy into the environment, causing harm to living organisms and the environment.
Down
- 1. Describing something that is not harmful to the environment.
- 2. Energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
- 3. The preservation and protection of natural resources and ecosystems, often to maintain their biodiversity.
- 4. The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often in relation to environmental resources.
- 7. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, fungi, microorganisms) and their physical environment interacting as a unit.