Across
- 4. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.
- 6. A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.
- 8. The gas produced by plants during photosynthesis.
- 10. Organisms that feed on dead or decaying organic matter.
- 11. The living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- 12. An interaction where both species benefit from the relationship.
- 13. Organisms that get their energy by consuming other organisms.
- 14. A change in the environment that may cause shifts in ecosystems, such as drought or flooding.
Down
- 1. Non-living physical elements in an ecosystem, such as temperature, soil, and sunlight.
- 2. Non-living environmental factors, like climate and soil, that affect life in an ecosystem.
- 3. An organism that feeds on producers (plants).
- 5. A type of organism that produces its own food, often through photosynthesis.
- 7. Factor A factor such as temperature, moisture, or light that influences the survival of organisms.
- 9. A process where dead matter is broken down and recycled by decomposers.
- 15. The group of organisms interacting in a given area.
