a community of living organisms and their environment

The pond is an [BLANK] where fish, frogs, and plants live together.

substances that provide nourishment to living things

Plants absorb [BLANK] from the soil to grow healthy and strong.

to act upon or influence each other

Animals [BLANK] with their environment by searching for food and building nests.

to watch carefully and attentively

Scientists [BLANK] animals in their natural habitats to learn about their behavior.

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

Pollution can harm the [BLANK] and the creatures that live in it.

the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem

The rainforest has a high level of [BLANK] with many different species of plants and animals.

a characteristic or behavior that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

Camouflage is an [BLANK] that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings.

the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize food from carbon dioxide and water

During [BLANK], plants convert sunlight into energy through the production of glucose.

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

Lions are apex [BLANK] that hunt and feed on a variety of prey in the savannah.

the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism

Polar bears live in the Arctic [BLANK], where they are adapted to survive in cold temperatures and icy conditions.