Across
- 3. An animal that primarily eats plants and other producers for energy.
- 6. The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and forms into liquid droplets, which accumulate to form clouds.
- 8. Wispy, high-altitude clouds composed of ice crystals, indicating fair weather or approaching storms.
- 11. The point at which air holds the maximum amount of water vapor it can contain at a given temperature and pressure.
- 12. The second planet from the Sun, known for its thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid clouds.
- 13. Organisms, such as plants and algae, that produce their own food through photosynthesis.
- 15. The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance, caused by iron oxide on its surface.
- 17. Clouds that produce precipitation, typically associated with rain or thunderstorms.
- 19. The sixth planet from the Sun, distinguished by its prominent ring system composed of ice particles and rocky debris.
- 21. An organism that consumes secondary consumers for energy, typically top predators in an ecosystem.
- 22. The seventh planet from the Sun, notable for its unique sideways rotation and icy composition.
- 23. A dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune, formerly considered the ninth planet in the Solar System.
- 24. The movement of water over the Earth's surface and into bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.
- 27. An organism that consumes primary consumers for energy, typically carnivores or omnivores.
- 28. The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, driven by solar energy and gravity.
- 31. Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
- 32. The process by which water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state due to heat energy from the sun.
Down
- 1. Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and organic matter into simpler substances, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
- 2. An organism that consumes producers for energy, typically herbivores.
- 4. Water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.
- 5. The largest planet in the Solar System, known for its massive size, swirling cloud bands, and iconic Great Red Spot.
- 7. The smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System, named after the Roman god of commerce, travel, and thievery.
- 8. Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter.
- 9. The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere through pores in their leaves.
- 10. Puffy, white clouds with a flat base, typically associated with fair weather.
- 14. Large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms, capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and tornadoes.
- 16. An animal that primarily eats other animals for energy.
- 17. The eighth and farthest planet from the Sun, known for its deep blue color and windy atmosphere.
- 18. The gaseous form of water present in the atmosphere.
- 20. A hierarchical level in a food chain or food web, representing an organism's position in the energy flow of an ecosystem.
- 25. The third planet from the Sun and the only known planet to support life, characterized by its abundance of water and diverse ecosystems.
- 26. The process by which water seeps into the ground from the surface.
- 29. Low, gray clouds that form in uniform layers and often bring overcast skies and drizzle.
- 30. An animal that eats both plants and animals for energy.