Environment [Advanced Vocabulary] Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• biodegradable : able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
• carbonneutral : describing a state in which carbon dioxide emission reaches zero
• zeroemission : not producing gases harmful to the environment
• crude : unprocessed and raw in form
• ecological : related to the connection between animals, plants and humans in their environment
• contaminate : to make something less pure or poisonous
• compost : to make decayed leaves, plants or organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil
• dump : to get rid of waste material in an unorganised manner
• refine : to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance
• conservationist : someone who makes an effort to protect the environment
• ecoanxiety : a feeling of concern regarding the current and future state of the environment
• disposal : the act of getting rid of waste material
• carbonmonoxide : an odourless, colourless, and poisonous gas
• microplastic : very small pieces of plastic orginiating from personal care products, clothing, etc.
• pylon : a tall metal structure carrying high voltage power lines
• reactor : a large structure for producing nuclear energy
• hydroelectricity : electricity produced from the power of water
• tidalwave : a large wave caused by a storm or underwater earthquake which causes destruction on land
• herbicide : a chemical for killing plants
• pollutant : any substance that is harmful to the environment
• oilrig : a large platform used for drilling for oil or gas underground or under the sea
• acidrain : rainfall made so acidic by atmospheric pollution which causes environmental harm
• typhoon : a tropical storm