Nature 101

4. The bottom of the hill where wet forests or wet meadows are found
8. An animal that feeds on animal matter
9. A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area at the same time
12. There are _____ forests or meadows on the bottomlands
13. An animal that feeds on plants
14. An organism that grows on dead plants to help them become soil (hint: it is not green)
15. There are _____ forests or meadows on the uplands

1. A series of interconnected food chains
2. The tree that gives us the sap to produce maple syrup
3. The top of the hill where dry forests or dry meadows are found
5. A dry forest tree with bark that looks like burnt potato chips
6. A wet forest tree with branches that look strong
7. A place that provides food, water, shelter, and space for a particular living thing
8. A group of interacting plants and wildlife in a given area
10. An organism's specific job within its environment
11. An organism that breaks down organic material
14. A place with lots of trees and other plants