Across
- 2. – The amount of salt in water.
- 4. vent – An opening on the sea floor that releases hot, mineral-rich water.
- 9. – A change or feature that helps an organism survive in its environment.
- 11. Zone – The top layer of the ocean where sunlight reaches, allowing most marine life to thrive.
- 12. Zone – The deep, dark part of the ocean where almost no light reaches.
- 14. – The process plants use to make food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
- 17. reef – A structure built by tiny sea animals that provides shelter and food for marine life.
- 19. – A method some animals use to find objects by making sounds and listening for echoes.
- 20. – The force created by the weight of water pressing down in the ocean.
Down
- 1. – The movement of animals from one place to another, often seasonally.
- 3. – A small underwater vehicle used for deep-sea exploration.
- 5. – A way animals blend into their surroundings to avoid predators or sneak up on prey.
- 6. – An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
- 7. creature – Animals that live in the deepest parts of the ocean, often with unique features.
- 8. Zone – The ocean layer below the sunlight zone where light is dim and many creatures adapt to darkness.
- 10. – An animal that is hunted and eaten by another.
- 13. – Tiny organisms that float in the water and form the base of the ocean food chain.
- 15. – A long, flexible limb used by some sea animals to grab food or sense the environment.
- 16. (of fish) – A large group of fish swimming together in the same direction.
- 18. – The natural ability of some organisms to produce and emit light.
