Across
- 2. A group of organisms capable of interbreeding.
- 4. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
- 6. A stable state in an ecosystem where species coexist.
- 9. Species at risk of extinction.
- 10. Farming that meets current needs without compromising future generations.
- 17. Harmful substances that contaminate the environment.
- 21. Organisms that can transmit diseases to others.
- 22. Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns.
- 23. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
- 26. The variety of life on Earth.
- 27. Using resources faster than they can replenish.
- 30. The study of interactions among organisms and their environment.
- 32. The careful management of natural resources.
- 35. Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms.
- 36. The process of obtaining food for health and growth.
- 37. A critical factor in an ecosystem's stability.
- 38. Areas where water covers the soil, supporting diverse ecosystems.
- 39. An animal that primarily eats meat.
- 40. A measure of human impact on Earth's ecosystems.
Down
- 1. The variation in genes within a species.
- 3. The destruction of natural environments for human use.
- 5. Materials or substances found in nature that are used by humans.
- 7. The natural environment where a species lives.
- 8. An animal that primarily eats plants.
- 11. Waste produced from farming activities.
- 12. Organisms that break down dead matter and recycle nutrients.
- 13. The ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances.
- 14. The sequence of energy transfer in an ecosystem.
- 15. The ability to maintain ecological balance.
- 16. An organism that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen.
- 18. A complex network of feeding relationships in an ecosystem.
- 19. The complete disappearance of a species.
- 20. The human-induced phenomenon causing rising temperatures.
- 24. A close interaction between species that can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful.
- 25. Non-native species that disrupt local ecosystems.
- 28. The role and position a species has in its environment.
- 29. The clearing of forests for human development.
- 31. Substances that cause harm to the environment.
- 33. The movement of nutrients through an ecosystem.
- 34. The condition of the air within our surroundings.
