Across
- 3. water vapor released by plants
- 8. too much phosphorus in water which causes increased algal growth
- 11. water absorbed into the ground
- 15. amount of dry leaves on ground that could increase chance of bushfire
- 21. consumer, eats organisms in the 3rd trophic level
- 22. another word for consumer
- 23. genetic code to produce protein
- 25. rain or hail or snow falling from the sky
- 26. a common GMO plant
- 27. a measure of energy available in food
- 31. non-living
- 32. another word for producer
- 33. type of soil with the smallest particles
- 34. interaction between organisms and their environment
- 35. a change from gas to liquid
- 36. all water on Earth
Down
- 1. Earth system that includes rocks and soil
- 2. Earth system where gases are found
- 4. a measure of available, nutritious and affordable food
- 5. organism that breaks down and consumes organic waste
- 6. gas released by cows that contributes to global warming
- 7. living
- 9. when the pH of the ocean reduces due to increase carbon
- 10. produced during photosynthesis
- 12. variety of all living organisms on Earth
- 13. a measure of water clarity
- 14. loss of forests
- 16. source, releases more carbon than it absorbs
- 17. an extended period without rain
- 18. most abundant gas in the atmosphere
- 19. a change from liquid to gas
- 20. measure of levels of salt in water or soil
- 24. interconnected food chains
- 28. when the greenhouse effect is worsened due to human activity
- 29. all living things on Earth
- 30. harmful materials in water, air or soil