Science Concepts Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• igneous rocks : formed by the cooling of magma.
• metamorphic rocks : undergo drastic changes due to heat and pressure.
• crust : thin layer of rock that makes up the outermost solid shell of our planet.
• omnivores : consume both animals and plants.
• herbivores : plant eaters.
• ecosystem : a community of living organisms (biotic) interacting with their environment (abiotic).
• biosphere : the part of earth where life exists, including land, water, and air.
• abiotic : non-living factors in an ecosystem, such as temperature, sunlight, and soil.
• carnivores : meat eaters.
• biotic : living organisms in an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
• organisms : living things, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.
• photosynthesis : the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy (glucose) using chlorophyll.
• cellular respiration : the process by which cells release energy from glucose.
• ecological pyramid : a graphical representation of energy flow in an ecosystem.
• scavengers : animals that feed on dead organisms.
• decomposers : microorganisms (such as bacteria and fungi) that break down organic matter.
• micro organisms : tiny living organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
• predators : they hunt, catch, kill, and eat other animals.
• consumers : these organisms must obtain nutrients by eating other organisms.