Across
- 1. A type of biome found in the Arctic and Antarctic, with minimal plant life (6 letters)
- 6. A natural resource that can be replenished and is used sustainably (8 letters)
- 8. Large, fast-growing forests found in the temperate zones, such as those in Europe (9 letters)
- 10. A measure of how much energy is produced and consumed within an ecosystem (7 letters)
- 12. Grassland biome known for its vast open spaces, found in Africa and North America (8 letters)
- 13. The natural balance of living organisms and their environment, critical for sustainability (7 letters)
- 15. A biome with low temperatures and evergreen trees, often found in the northern hemisphere (7 letters)
- 16. An ecosystem found in the ocean, characterized by saltwater and marine life (7 letters)
Down
- 2. The layer of the atmosphere that plays a key role in maintaining Earth’s climate (8 letters)
- 3. This biome has both deciduous and evergreen trees and experiences four distinct seasons (7 letters)
- 4. biome with the most biodiversity, found near the equator (9 letters)
- 5. The ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances (10 letters)
- 7. typically found at high altitudes or latitudes with very cold temperatures and permafrost (8 letters)
- 9. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy (12 letters)
- 11. A biome characterized by seasonal rainfall, home to large herbivores and predators (6 letters)
- 14. This biome has cold winters, short summers, and is home to coniferous trees (7 letters)
- 15. Large ecosystem with distinct climate, flora, and fauna (7 letters)