Greenhouse effect/ global warming Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Environmental Science has 14 clues. Answers range from 3 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Once used in consumer product like hairspray
Long energy waves radiated by the earth back into space
Types of activities modern civilization depends on that raises carbon dioxide levels
Results in melting of polar ice caps, flooding, desertification of farmlands
Fundamental source of energy that drives our climate system
Gases that do NOT respond to temperature change
Blanket that covers the earth creating a greenhouse effect
By-product of fertilizers, gasoline, explosive
Short energy waves radiated by the sun
Types of energy transfer that required contact with the substance
Warming effect resulting when atmosphere traps heat radiating from earth back to space
Gases that respond to changes in temperature
Types of energy transfer in which hot air raises and cool air sinks
Hydrocarbon gas produced by livestock and decomposing landfill
