Across
- 3. This type of species usually modifies the environment so that it can support the other organisms that form the community.
- 4. The number of cats Ms. Vega has.
- 7. The branch of biology that studies the relationships between organisms and their environments.
- 9. The gradual process where the species composition within an ecological community changes over time.
- 10. The maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources in an environment.
- 14. Living parts of the environment that can affect the size of a population.
- 15. This zone is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight can penetrate through.
- 17. Ms. Vega earned her bachelor's degree from this university.
- 18. The first species to colonize a new area; Species that do not require soil.
- 19. Two things that can cause a population to increase in size.
- 20. The type of succession that generally takes place after an ecological disturbance; has soil present.
- 21. Non-living parts of the environment that can affect the size of a population.
Down
- 1. Two things that can cause a population to decrease in size.
- 2. Where you should look on Canvas if you have a sub.
- 5. Ms. Vega earned her associate's degree from this school.
- 6. The number of a single species living in a single area.
- 8. The type of community that is formed when a community reaches a stead, mature state.
- 11. This zone is the deeper layers of the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate through.
- 12. The number of kids Ms. Vega has.
- 13. The name of Ms. Vega's dog.
- 16. A measurement of the amount of salt in a body of water.
- 18. The type of succession that takes place on newly exposed rock; has no soil present.