Across
- 1. this shows how energy passes from one organism to another in an ecosystem
- 3. a structure that holds seeds
- 4. Begin to grow
- 6. this is made of bits of rock and humus
- 10. animals that are active at night
- 13. the pattern of weather in a place over a long time
- 14. in this forest, the soil is rich in humus and there's enough rain
- 15. when one living thing imitates another in color or shape
- 18. an ecosystem where water covers the soil for most of the year.
- 20. Blending in is an adaptation called __________. It can help animals sneak up on their prey.
- 21. Green plants and algae are two examples of _________
- 23. A seed grows into a new plant. It holds a young plant that is ready to grow. This young plant is called ________
- 24. plants that reproduce with cones are called
Down
- 2. animals that are active at day
- 5. this may be a pond, a swamp, or a field. It may be as small as a puddle or as big as an ocean
- 7. the energy in most food chains starts with the Sun
- 8. this forest is hot and damp all year long and it gets a lot of rain
- 9. move from one place to another
- 11. a structure or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment
- 12. food chains can connect to form a
- 16. Sea lions, walruses, and other animals in cold climates have a layer of this and it keeps them warm.
- 17. The movement of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part
- 19. they play an important role in an ecosystem because they eat dead material and release nutrients
- 22. to go into a deep sleep
