Across
- 3. The natural environment where plants and animals live and find what they need to survive.
- 5. A large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
- 7. The colorful part of a plant that blooms and attracts insects for pollination.
- 9. A gentle and pleasant movement of air.
- 13. A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves that grows in nature.
- 14. A high, steep landform that rises above the surrounding area with rocky slopes.
Down
- 1. Animals and plants that live and grow naturally in their habitats.
- 2. The natural world, including plants, animals, landscapes, and ecosystems.
- 4. A large body of water surrounded by land, usually freshwater.
- 6. A visible collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.
- 7. A large area of land covered with many trees and plants.
- 8. A flowing body of water that usually starts from a source and ends in a larger body of water.
- 9. An insect with colorful wings that goes through a transformation called metamorphosis.
- 10. The third planet from the Sun, our home, and the only known planet with life.
- 11. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth.
- 12. A warm-blooded animal with feathers, wings, and the ability to fly.