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ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
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The Earth needs our help‒explore these environmental problems and see how human
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7. People who are forced to leave their homes because of 1. Using natural resources too quickly, creating waste and harming
environmental problems (hyphenated word*) ecosystems
8. A chemical used to kill insects on crops, but it can also harm 2. Bright artificial light that disrupts ecosystems and human health
the environment and other animals 3. Clouds of microplastics floating on the ocean surface, like air
9. Tiny plastic particles found in oceans, soil, and even inside living smog
organisms 4. Electronic waste like old phones, computers, or batteries that
11. The ocean becomes more acidic because of absorbed CO₂ pollutes soil and water (hyphenated word*)
14. Catching too many fish, damaging marine ecosystems 5. A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly in forests or
15. A situation where fresh water is limited or difficult to access grasslands
16. The release of oil into oceans or seas, causing pollution 6. A long period of extremely hot weather
10. The release of carbon dioxide and other gases into the air
12. The dangerous material left after using nuclear fuel in power
plants, research, or medical treatments
* hyphenated word (n.) : A word made of two parts joined 13. A harmful substance that pollutes soil, air, or water
by a small line (-) e.g. carbon-free, part-time, self-made

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DOWN: 1) OVERCONSUMPTION 2) LIGHT POLLUTION 3) PLASTIC SMOG 4) E-WASTE 5) WILDFIRE 6) HEATWAVE 10) EMISSIONS 12) NUCLEAR WASTE 13) CONTAMINANT
ACROSS: 7) ECO-REFUGEES 8) PESTICIDE 9) MICROPLASTICS 11) OCEAN ACIDIFICATION 14) OVERFISHING 15) WATER SCARCITY 16) OIL SPILL
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