Forests: Our Lifeline

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Across
  1. 5. Layer of vegetation between the floor of forest and canopy
  2. 9. Cutting down of forest
  3. 10. Forest floor is dark and warm due to formation of _____
  4. 11. Branchy part of a tree above the stem
  5. 12. Plants produce oxygen by this process
  6. 13. Linear flow of energy from plants to animals
  7. 14. Roots of trees _______ rain water and maintain constant supply of water
Down
  1. 1. Space for animals to live
  2. 2. Plants are also known as ________
  3. 3. Plant eating animals
  4. 4. Microbes that convert dead plants and animals into simpler substances
  5. 6. Forest prevents ______ after heavy rainfall
  6. 7. Branches and leaves form a roof over the forest floor
  7. 8. Animals that eat other animals