Science Vocabualary

5. The specific place where an organism lives within an ecosystem, characterized by its physical and biological features.
6. An organism that obtains its food by consuming other organisms, either as herbivores (eating plants), carnivores (eating animals), or omnivores (eating both plants and animals).
8. The body system that allows us to breathe and take in oxygen, while also getting rid of waste gases like carbon dioxide.
11. The amount of space an object occupies, measured in units such as liters or cubic centimeters.
12. A trait or characteristic that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment, such as camouflage, sharp teeth, or strong wings.
15. The body system that helps break down food into smaller parts so that the body can absorb the nutrients it needs for energy and growth.
17. The body system that controls and coordinates all the activities of the body, including our ability to think, move, and feel.
19. An organism, such as fungi or bacteria, that breaks down dead plants and animals into simpler substances, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
20. An animal that is hunted, killed, and eaten by a predator.
22. An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals.
23. The body system that provides structure and support to our bodies, including our bones, joints, and connective tissues.
24. A state of matter with a definite volume but no fixed shape, where particles are loosely packed and can flow.

1. An organism, usually a plant, that is capable of making its own food through photosynthesis.
2. A community of living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, interacting with each other and their environment.
3. The body system that helps protect our bodies from harmful germs and diseases by recognizing and fighting off invaders.
4. The body system responsible for pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body through a network of blood vessels.
7. The amount of matter in an object, measured in units such as grams or kilograms.
9. Anything that has mass and takes up space, including solids, liquids, and gases.
10. chain: The sequence of organisms, from producers to consumers to decomposers, through which energy and nutrients flow in an ecosystem.
13. The body system responsible for movement and allowing us to perform activities like walking, running, and lifting objects.
14. The measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume, calculated by dividing mass by volume.
16. The variety of life within an ecosystem, including the number of different species and their abundance.
18. A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume, where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.
21. A state of matter with no definite shape or volume, where particles are widely spaced and move freely.