Across
- 2. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and cloud cover.
- 4. An instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells or microorganisms. It magnifies objects to see them in detail.
- 8. A form of energy resulting from the movement of electrons. It powers many devices and is essential for lighting and technology.
- 10. The system consisting of the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies that orbit around it. Earth is part of the solar system.
- 12. The force that attracts objects towards each other. It is responsible for the weight of objects and keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
Down
- 1. The genetic material that carries the instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms. It stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.
- 3. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment.
- 5. A substance made up of two or more elements. Chemicals can be found in everyday objects and can undergo reactions.
- 6. A mountain or hill with a vent or opening through which lava, gases, and ash can erupt from the Earth's interior.
- 7. An instrument used for observing distant objects in space. It uses lenses or mirrors to collect and magnify light.
- 9. Vibrations that travel through the air or other mediums and can be heard by our ears. Sound is produced by objects vibrating.
- 11. The ability to do work or cause change. It exists in different forms, such as kinetic energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.
