Science Culminating; Chapter 2

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Across
  1. 5. This is the series of processes in which the 7th element on the periodic table is moved through the biotic and abiotic enviroment.
  2. 6. This body of water is low in nutrients.
  3. 8. This consist of any factor that limits a population.
  4. 10. This is the biogeochemical cycle in which the 6th element on the periodic table is cycled through the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
  5. 13. This is the mass of living organisms in a given area.
  6. 14. The process in which sugar is converted into carbon dioxide, water and energy is called?
  7. 16. This consists of all the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem.
  8. 19. This organism can provide for itself and does not rely on other organisms.
  9. 20. This organism can not provide for itself and relies on other organisms.
  10. 21. What is the movement of matter through the biotic and abiotic environment?
  11. 24. This contains all of earth's water in solid, liquid and gas form.
  12. 25. The function a species serves in its ecosystem is called?
  13. 27. The form of energy transferred during heating or cooling is called?
  14. 28. A representation of the feeding relationships within a community is called?
  15. 30. The ability to maintain an ecological balance.
  16. 31. Earths solid outer layer is called?
Down
  1. 1. This body of water is rich in nutrients.
  2. 2. Energy that travels through empty space is called?
  3. 3. A large geographical region that is defined by climate with a specific set of biotic and abiotic features.
  4. 4. All living things, their remains, and features.
  5. 7. This is the maximum population size of a particular species that a given ecosystem can sustain.
  6. 9. The process that cycles water through the environment.
  7. 11. What is an ecosystem that is maintained through natural processes?
  8. 12. This is a representation of energy, numbers or biomass relationships in ecosystems.
  9. 15. A squence of organisms, each feeding on the next, showing how energy is transferred form one organism to another is called?
  10. 17. This is the abiotic conditions in which a specific species can survive.
  11. 18. What is the zone around earth where life can exist?
  12. 22. What is the process in which the Sun's energy is converted into chemical energy?
  13. 23. This consists of all living organisms and their physical and chemical environment.
  14. 26. What are visible forms of radiant energy called?
  15. 29. This is the land area drained by a particular river.