Across
- 6. The opposite of darkness, and essential for photosynthesis to occur.
- 9. The act of inhaling and exhaling, a vital process for living organisms.
- 11. The release of water vapor from plants, part of the water cycle.
- 12. Plants that complete their life cycle in one year or growing season.
Down
- 1. A state of inactivity or rest, common in plants during the winter months.
- 2. A cultivated variety of a plant, often with distinct characteristics.
- 3. Trees that shed their leaves in the fall and remain bare during the winter.
- 4. Plants with slender leaves and jointed stems, often found in lawns and meadows.
- 5. The process by which green plants convert sunlight into energy and oxygen.
- 7. The measure of moisture content in the air, often associated with discomfort on hot days.
- 8. Plants that live for several years and return each growing season.
- 10. Small to medium-sized woody plants that are larger than herbs but smaller than trees.