Polar Biome Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. The carcass of a dead animal
  2. 6. A small bulb that breaks off of plant roots
  3. 11. Allows animals to survive polar conditions and hide from predators
  4. 12. Thick feathers that trap air
  5. 14. Makes the longest annual migration of any bird
  6. 16. Allows animals to survive winter conditions by living in a dormant state
  7. 17. Spread body weight and allows animals to easily traverse snow
  8. 18. Allows creatures to blend in with their environment
  9. 19. Plants that live for two or more years
Down
  1. 1. Land of sedges, moss, grasses, and lichens
  2. 2. ears Prevent heat loss through exposed blood vessels
  3. 3. Fungi that can grow on and break down rock
  4. 5. A layer of fat between the skin and muscle of some animals
  5. 7. A layer of soil that remains frozen year long
  6. 8. Helps animals maintain body temperature in extreme cold weather
  7. 9. The largest landmass of ice on Earth
  8. 10. Animals that don't have a spine
  9. 12. Dome shaped hills that can leave a "hollow" the size of a lake when melted
  10. 13. A function or position within a community of organisms
  11. 15. Long stems that grow along the ground and lay down roots