Nature
Across
- 2. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- 4. The natural home or specific environment where a plant or animal lives.
- 7. The use of materials, coloration, or illumination for concealment by an animal.
- 8. The upper layer or "roof" of a forest, formed by the mature crowns of tall trees.
- 11. An arch of colors visible in the sky caused by the refraction and reflection of light in water droplets.
- 12. A giant sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.
- 14. A dense forest rich in biodiversity, found in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
- 16. A tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts.
- 18. A seasonal prevailing wind that brings significant rainfall to regions like South Asia.
- 19. A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, primarily in polar regions.
- 20. A giant redwood tree known for its massive size and extreme longevity.
Down
- 1. A natural light display in the sky, typically seen in high-latitude regions (e.g., Northern Lights).
- 3. An event where the light from a celestial body is temporarily blocked by the passage of another.
- 5. The variety of different species of plants and animals living in a particular area.
- 6. A sugary fluid secreted by plants to attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
- 9. A tree or shrub that grows in tropical coastal swamps that are flooded at high tide.
- 10. The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for food or breeding.
- 13. An animal that survives primarily by preying on other organisms.
- 15. A status given to species that are at a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
- 17. A term for animals that are primarily active during the night rather than the day.