Across
- 4. Water flowing across the surface of the earth
- 8. A kind of inland wetland that is home to carnivorous plants such as Venus Fly Traps. They are also unique to our region.
- 9. The “heart” that pumps the water cycle. It also is the source of all energy for most organisms on Earth.
- 10. This can happen if too many fertilizers get into a body of water; there is an overgrowth of algae that causes fish to die
- 11. These are important areas to conserve since they are home to many different species and can help prevent flooding. Examples include estuaries and Carolina Bays.
- 13. These types of surfaces do not allow water to go through or be absorbed
- 14. The process by which clouds are formed
Down
- 1. Something harmful released into the environment
- 2. A type of wetland where freshwater feeds into saltwater
- 3. One of the most common and harmful types of marine debris (piece of waste or remains)
- 5. When liquid water becomes water vapor
- 6. Water that seeps into the ground
- 7. Too many nutrients getting into a body of water can lead to the overgrowth of this type of organism
- 12. Most freshwater on Earth is in this state of matter