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Earth Day Word Search

Earth Day falls on April 22 and turns attention toward protecting the environment. The first one was held in the United States in 1970.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • clean
  • compost
  • earth
  • forest
  • garden
  • nature
  • ocean
  • planet
  • plant
  • pollution
  • recycle
  • reuse
  • trees
  • water
  • wildlife

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Words in the Earth Day word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

earth
The planet we live on, honored by this holiday.
recycle
To turn used materials into something new.
trees
Tall woody plants that clean air and give shade.
clean
Free of trash and pollution.
planet
A large body orbiting a star, such as Earth.
water
The liquid all living things need to survive.
reuse
To use something again instead of throwing it away.
garden
A plot where people grow flowers or vegetables.
ocean
A vast body of salt water covering much of Earth.
plant
A living thing that grows in soil and makes food from light.
nature
The natural world of plants, animals and land.
compost
Rotted food scraps and leaves that enrich soil.
wildlife
Animals living freely in their natural surroundings.
forest
A large area thickly covered with trees.
pollution
Harmful waste released into air, water or land.
climate
The usual weather pattern of a place over many years.
habitat
The natural home where a plant or animal lives.
solar
Relating to the sun, as in solar panels and energy.
conserve
To use resources carefully so they last.
volunteer
A person who helps without being paid.

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