Across
- 3. the values for an abiotic factor within which an organism can survive
- 6. is a group of different species that interact with one another within a specific area
- 7. are organisms that have broad niches
- 8. describes how far north or south an area is from the equator.
- 11. are non-living parts of the environment
- 12. is a group of individuals from the same species, living in the same general area
- 14. is a group of microbes (such as bacteria) that naturally live on or within another organism
- 15. is the interior and surface of the Earth, including rocks, continents, and the ocean floor
- 16. the geographic area where an organism occurs throughout its lifetime
- 17. includes all living organisms in a particular area along with the non-living parts of that environment
- 19. Certain interactions (such as competition or predation) and resource availability can restrict an organism’s use of its environment
- 20. are regions defined by specific abiotic factors to which plants, animals, and other organisms are well-adapted
- 21. is all saltwater and freshwater (including precipitation, underground water, and ice)
Down
- 1. organism's ability to survive variation in abiotic factors
- 2. organisms that have narrow niche
- 4. number of different species in an area
- 5. specific environmental conditions that an organism can withstand without suffering harm or death
- 9. tolerance ranges for all abiotic factors relevant to an organism
- 10. all the living things on earth
- 13. all the gases in the air that surround the earth
- 18. are land-based biomes and are defined by their climate