Garbage and Pollution Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• recycling : - the process of converting waste materials into new products
• landfill : - a place where waste is buried under layers of soil
• litter : - waste materials that are scattered around carelessly
• emissions : - gases or substances released into the environment, often as a result of burning fossil fuels
• compost : - organic matter that has decomposed and can be used as fertilizer
• bio hazard : - a substance that poses a threat to human or animal health
• paper waste : - discarded paper that can be recycled
• greenhouse gas : - gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect, such as carbon dioxide and methane
• ocean debris : - man-made waste floating in the ocean
• sewage : - waste water and excrement carried away in sewers
• landfill gas : - methane gas produced by decomposing waste in landfills
• chemical waste : - waste that contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
• garbage : - waste material that is typically discarded as worthless
• biodegradable : - capable of being broken down by living organisms
• sea pollution : - pollution of the oceans and seas by human activities
• dump : - a site used for disposing of garbage
• waste reduction : - the practice of reducing waste to minimize its environmental impact
• plastic : - synthetic material that can take several years to decompose
• pollution : - the presence or introduction into the environment of substances that have harmful effects