Biomes Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ecology & Evolution has 14 clues. Answers range from 5 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
An area that is populated mostly by grasses and other non woody plants
Grasslands that are located closer to the equator than prairies
Trees that shed their leaves and grow new ones each year
Trees that produce their seeds in cones and have leaves shaped like needles
An extremely cold and dry biome
Bodies of standing, still, fresh water
Ecosystem that includes streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes
Below the low-tideline is a region of shallow water called the_______
Where the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of an ocean
The tall trees form a leafy roof called_____
Below the canopy, a second layer of shorter trees and vines form an____
An extremely hot area that receives less than 25 centimeters of rain per year
A group of land ecosystems with similar climates and organisms
Usually temperate, humid biome that receives more than 300 centimeters of rain a year
