Ecology Vocabulary Crossword

Molecules that have one side positively charged and one side negatively charged.
A solvent that can dissolve a lot of solutes.
When a substance changes its state of matter.
An organic compound is a substance containing carbon based compounds and is produced from living organisms.
An inorganic compound is a substance that doesn't contain carbon based compounds. They do not consist of living matter.
A solute mixing in with a solvent.
A pathway by which a chemical substance moves through the biotic and abiotic compartments of Earth. Biotic- living things
non living things
A molecule containing a large number of atoms.
Having characteristics of gas.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by small loose particles that go through compaction and cementation.
Changing from one form or state to another.
The process where plants convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients into usable energy.
The process where cells use food and glucose molecules and turn it into usable energy.
Certain levels in a food chain, pyramid or web that shows how energy is transferred.
Chemical reactions such as photosynthesis, respiration, and the degradation of organic compounds. The metabolic process allows plants to live.
Heat Energy
Producers that convert abiotic factors and that provide food for the consumers. (Typically Plants)
Organisms that eat the primary producers. Typically herbivores
Organisms that eat the primary consumers. Typically omnivores or carnivores
Organisms that eat the secondary consumers. Typically omnivores or carnivores.
Lowest trophic level. Primary producers.
A role that an organism plays in its ecosystem.
Size and age of populations.
A living organism or an element of a biological system.
Definite specification
How populations in a population are spaced
A rapid rate of a species growth within a population.
Factors that depend on population density
Factors that can affect any population regardless of the population density size.
Maintain a constant rate.
Rise or fall irregularly