Environment Life Cycle Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• extraction: the process of obtaining raw materials such as oil, gas, or minerals.
• manufacturing: the transformation of raw materials into finished goods like boards or pipes.
• construction: the assembly of buildings and structures, including civil engineering works.
• operation: controlling and monitoring systems like heating, lighting, and security in buildings.
• maintenance: planned or reactive work done to keep buildings functioning and safe.
• demolition: the process of safely dismantling a building, often involving hazardous material removal.
• recycling: reprocessing used materials into new products to reduce waste.
• timber: wood material from felled logs, used in construction after seasoning.
• cement: a binder made by heating limestone and other materials in a kiln.
• concrete: a composite material made from cement, water, and aggregate.
• steel: metal used structurally or for fixings, available in forms like stainless and mild.
• copper: a metal used in cables and pipes for building services.
• plastic: synthetic material used in construction, especially for pipes.
• mortar: a paste made from sand, cement, and water used for binding bricks.
• waste: materials left over from construction activities that may be disposed, reused, or recycled.