mountains Crossword Puzzles
Borges - Roman Geography & Republic 17-18 2018-05-02
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- provided mineral rich ash to the soil throughout Rome
- a gathering of people for a purpose
- "I forbid" - the power of a tribune member to refuse a law
- two chief officials that shared power (they led the army and served as judges)
- upper class, usually wealthy, could vote & hold office, "pure" Romans
- officials from the lower class that could veto a law
- land that is good fro growing crops
- a governing body that advised the consuls & created laws (senior members of society)
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- a public place where people met to discuss ideas
- a vote is usually FOR a law, a veto is _________ a law
- ________, merchants, craftsmen, and soldiers made up the plebeian working class
- land trade/travel was ______ because the mountains were not very rugged
- a type of government (or nation) that elects leaders to make decisions for the citizens
- These mountains are the "spine" of Italy. They north north to south.
- based on Shakespeare's play, these were Julius Caesar's last words
- a ruler with complete (100%) authority
- working class, usually poor, could not vote or hold office
- no longer living
- river that provided freshwater to the Romans
- sea to the south of the Italian Peninsula
- in an emergency, a dictator was appointed (chosen) for ____ months
21 Clues: no longer living • a gathering of people for a purpose • land that is good fro growing crops • a ruler with complete (100%) authority • sea to the south of the Italian Peninsula • river that provided freshwater to the Romans • a public place where people met to discuss ideas • officials from the lower class that could veto a law • ...
Chapters 1-3 2019-10-17
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- Mountains Mountains that run across the west coast of South America
- Cracks in the Earth in little pieces
- stripes Evidence that the crust comes from the same place and same rate.
- What continent looks like it can connect to South America
- When the two plates move apart
- When the two plates move toward each other
- When the two plates move past each other
- A process which the ocean floor sinks beneath a deep-ocean trench then back into the mantle
- What continent has a crack in Earth's crust that you can walk over
- Alfred Wegener used these to give evidence that there was a Pangaea
- In mid-1900s, scientists mapped mid-ocean ridges with this device
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- Where the ocean floor sinks back into and has convection currents
- Supercontinent
- Current Force that moves plates in mantle
- The process of subduction and sea- floor spreading can change the shape and blank of the oceans
- Drift Idea that the continents slowly moved over time
- Sea-floor spreading adds more blank to the ocean floor
- How many years have the plates been moving slowly
- Wegener Scientist that thought all the continents were all together at once
- Andreas Fault Famous fault that transform boundaries created
20 Clues: Supercontinent • When the two plates move apart • Cracks in the Earth in little pieces • When the two plates move past each other • Current Force that moves plates in mantle • When the two plates move toward each other • How many years have the plates been moving slowly • Sea-floor spreading adds more blank to the ocean floor • ...
Addy's African Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-29
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- some scientists do not think this is a true desert because it receives to much rain
- it’s source is the highlands of southern Guinea
- the most populated city in Africa
- three of the most populated cities are in this country
- what mountains are located in Northern Africa
- Region, the region that has wide plains and some fertile river valleys
- Red Island, Madagascar’s nickname
- is the route the river flows
- coffee is grown at this zone of Mount Kilimanjaro
- tropical storms that cause destruction on Madagascar
- this desert li4s along Africa’s southwestern coast
- where the river ends
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- a tree that stores water in their trunk
- country that is 919,595 square miles
- Nairobi is located in which country
- everyone who climbs Mount Kilimanjaro reaches the summit
- how many ecological zones are there in Mount Kilimanjaro
- Central Madagascar has many of these as well as some taller mountains
- what percentage is 2/5
- River, the longest river in Africa
- Dakar is located in which country
- is Horn of Africa is located on the eastern side or the western side of Africa
- River, second largest in Africa and fifth longest in the world
- this country is 679,360 square miles
- Basin, an island with lots of rainforests
25 Clues: where the river ends • what percentage is 2/5 • is the route the river flows • the most populated city in Africa • Dakar is located in which country • Red Island, Madagascar’s nickname • River, the longest river in Africa • Nairobi is located in which country • country that is 919,595 square miles • this country is 679,360 square miles • a tree that stores water in their trunk • ...
Hamar's Class - Science Review 2020-2021 2021-06-23
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- a place to hide under if an earthquake happens
- how long we wash our hands to get rid of germs (hint: half of a minute)
- islands in the United States that were made of volcanic rock (starts with “H”)
- earth’s twin planet (some people think there are Martians living on it)
- a big hill that is created from tectonic plates pushing against one another
- the measurement to figure out how strong an earthquake is
- another word for spin which starts with “r”
- the shot in our arm that protects us from Covid
- happens on June 21st and December 21st
- the number we count to after an earthquake is finished
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- earthquakes volcanoes and tsunamis are examples of these
- types of mountains that erupt lava
- when the amount of day and night are equal
- the name of lava under the ground
- a big fire in the forest which burns trees and grass
- the number of planets in our solar system
- shaking of the ground because two plates slipped past each other
- what the earth revolves around
- the name of the illness that we are being careful not to get by wearing masks
- a large wave which results from an earthquake in the ocean
20 Clues: what the earth revolves around • the name of lava under the ground • types of mountains that erupt lava • happens on June 21st and December 21st • the number of planets in our solar system • when the amount of day and night are equal • another word for spin which starts with “r” • a place to hide under if an earthquake happens • ...
THE BEGINNING OF THE BIBLE (PSALM) PUZZLES 4 2024-07-13
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- - Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness (Psalm 29:2)
- - Fear the Lord, you his holy people (Psalm 34:9)
- - The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27:1)
- - In your righteousness, rescue me (Psalm 31:1)
- - Clap your hands, all you nations (Psalm 47:1)
- - God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1)
- - I will be exalted among the nations (Psalm 46:10)
- - Mountains fall into the heart of the sea (Psalm 46:2)
- - The Lord gives strength to his people (Psalm 29:11)
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- - Though war break out against me (Psalm 27:3)
- - The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! (Psalm 18:46)
- - He is a shield for all who take refuge in him (Psalm 18:30)
- - The voice of the Lord is powerful (Psalm 29:4)
- - The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them (Psalm 34:17)
- - In you, Lord, I have taken refuge (Psalm 31:1)
- - Sing to him a psalm of praise (Psalm 47:6)
- - An ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1)
- - Taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8)
- - I will sing the praises of your name (Psalm 18:49)
- - Be my rock of refuge (Psalm 31:2)
20 Clues: - Be my rock of refuge (Psalm 31:2) • - Sing to him a psalm of praise (Psalm 47:6) • - God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1) • - Though war break out against me (Psalm 27:3) • - An ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1) • - In your righteousness, rescue me (Psalm 31:1) • - Clap your hands, all you nations (Psalm 47:1) • ...
Core 3 Ancient India 2023-03-21
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- an ocean Located northwestern part of india
- The state of perfect happiness and peace, it was also a band
- Located south of MohenjoDaro
- Located west of Harappa
- located parallel to the Eastern Ghats
- Ghats located parallel to the Western Ghats
- located west of the Himalayan Mountains
- Philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama in northeast india
- Everything you do will affect you in the future
- Located at the Northern most tip of India
- The ancient language of northern India
- A big piece of land that is not as big as a continent Hinduism The main religion of India
- A bay located east of the lower part of India
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- Getting reborn as another being or animal
- Located east of Sri Lanka
- People that invaded northern india
- Located in the northeast part of India
- A collection of Hindu writing
- The main religion of India
- An island Located south of India
- Focusing one's thoughts to gain spiritual awareness
- How a Hindu individual duty is fulfilled
- A fort that was used to protect the people of a city
- located southern of the Himalayan Mountains
- A class that you are born into in hindu society
- The rainy season in India
26 Clues: Located west of Harappa • Located east of Sri Lanka • The rainy season in India • The main religion of India • Located south of MohenjoDaro • A collection of Hindu writing • An island Located south of India • People that invaded northern india • located parallel to the Eastern Ghats • Located in the northeast part of India • The ancient language of northern India • ...
Russia and the Republics Crossword 2025-01-23
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- European plain - The west most region of Russia
- Mountains - Separates Asia from Europe
- the Great - Became the first ruler to take the title of the Tsar, or Czar
- - The countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia
- the Great - Czar who wanted to modernize Russia
- Mountains - Divides Europe from Asia
- Petersburg - Moscow was changed to this capital
- Union - Power in Russia during the 1900s
- curtain - Made to separate Germany
- - The area that has experience the most violence from the Soviet Union
- Shan - Mountain range between Russia and China
- Gorbachev - Gave Russian people more economic and political freedom
- - Russia territory controlled by communist party
- - Above Armenia
- Putin - President of Russia today
- Sea - World’s largest inland sea
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- - Above Iran and under Uzbekistan
- - A Georgian dinner/a gathering
- Far East - The farthest region to the east of Russia
- Siberian plain - The region above Kazakhstan
- Asia - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
- Stalin - Was in power during WWII
- - Biggest country in the world
- road - Road for trade going between the Mediterranean sea and China
- - What mountainous area did Azerbaijan and Armenia fight over
- Siberian plateau - Region above the central asian ranges
- - Gets most of their money from the Caspian Sea (They call it a sea)
- Baikal - World’s deepest lake
- River - Longest river in the region
- the terrible - The Great grandson of Ivan the Great
30 Clues: - Above Armenia • - A Georgian dinner/a gathering • - Biggest country in the world • - Above Iran and under Uzbekistan • - Russia territory controlled by communist party • - The countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia • Mountains - Separates Asia from Europe • European plain - The west most region of Russia • ...
Civics 2024-12-20
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- The original people or things from a place. The first inhabitants.
- The direction at the bottom of a map. The opposite of north.
- Bear A big white bear that lives in cold places.
- Big areas of water surrounded by land.
- A tall plant with leaves, a wooden trunk, and branches.
- The direction on the left of a map. The opposite of east. Where the sun rises.
- A large animal with fur, like a big cow, found in North America.
- Big streams of water.
- The study of places, including land and water.
- Good land for growing plants.
- Very tall land that is often steep.
- A large area of land within a country.
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- A big flat area with grass and few trees.
- Water that is not salty.
- The number of people who live in a place (like a city or country).
- The most important city in a country.
- A colorful part of a plant that makes seeds.
- Something that is special and different from everything else.
- A big town with many buildings and people.
- The direction on the right of a map. The opposite of west. Where the sun sets.
- Raised land that is lower than mountains.
- The direction at the top of a map. The opposite of south.
22 Clues: Big streams of water. • Water that is not salty. • Good land for growing plants. • Very tall land that is often steep. • The most important city in a country. • Big areas of water surrounded by land. • A large area of land within a country. • A big flat area with grass and few trees. • Raised land that is lower than mountains. • A big town with many buildings and people. • ...
Christmas Crossword 2024 2024-12-17
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- Stormy camping night (4,4)
- Mass destruction office game (4,3)
- The couple name of the year (4)
- Shakespeare reimagined with this Juke box musical (3,6)
- Snow shoeing area in Cardrona (4,4)
- Brightest globular cluster in the Milky Way (5,8)
- First Mountains soccer team (4,8)
- homemade soft drink(8)
- Name of 2 day hike done with friends (5,5,3)
- Hit local mini building show (5,4,7)
- role-playing game feat death by flying deck of cards (8,3,7)
- Our first snake sighting (6)
- Aggressive fish on the Great Barrier Reef (11)
- Successful veggie garden harvest (8)
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- Large dinosaur like bird found in Northern QLD (9)
- Best Soda Bread stall (5,3,5)
- nighttime patrol (4)
- Secret tick hideout (11)
- Family event in July (9)
- Famous New Zealand Fjord (7,5)
- Oldest rainforest in the world (9)
- bird that isn't afraid to shake its tail feather (13)
- Paul ____, Danish Architect (8)
- Highest town in the blue mountains (10)
- Not as many (5)
- New Zealand parrot known for its intelligence and curiosity (3)
- bird that dances to attract a mate (9)
- Fish that can handle the stinging tentacles of a sea anemone (9)
- Hobbit companion of Frodo, best friend of Pippin (5)
- Name of Lawson Markets(6)
30 Clues: Not as many (5) • nighttime patrol (4) • homemade soft drink(8) • Secret tick hideout (11) • Family event in July (9) • Name of Lawson Markets(6) • Stormy camping night (4,4) • Our first snake sighting (6) • Best Soda Bread stall (5,3,5) • Famous New Zealand Fjord (7,5) • The couple name of the year (4) • Paul ____, Danish Architect (8) • First Mountains soccer team (4,8) • ...
Chapter 2 Geography 2023-10-09
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- shapes and types of land (2.1)
- anything from the earth that people use in meeting their needs (2.2)
- a large elevated piece of land (2.1)
- the process when broken rock is carried to new places (2.1)
- broken pieces of Earth's crust (2.1)
- resources that can be replaced once they are used, like trees. (2.2)
- large areas of flat or gently rolling land (2.1)
- landforms that rise usually more than 2,00 feet above sea level (2.1)
- theory where the earth's continents are constantly moving (2.1)
- is the average weather of a place over many years. (2.3)
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- resources that recycle through our environment naturally like water, nitrogen, or carbon (2.2)
- resources that need to be changed in some way to be useful for humans (2.2)
- resources that cannot be replaced once they are used, like coal, natural gas or petroleum (2.2)
- plants that grow in a place naturally (2.3)
- nonrenewable resources that were created over millions of years ago and are no longer being created (2.2)
- how hot or cold the air feels (2.3)
- day to day changes in the air (2.3)
- process of breaking down rocks into tiny pieces (2.1)
- lower and less steep than mountains (2.1)
- one large landmass of earth before it split into our continents (2.1)
20 Clues: shapes and types of land (2.1) • how hot or cold the air feels (2.3) • day to day changes in the air (2.3) • a large elevated piece of land (2.1) • broken pieces of Earth's crust (2.1) • lower and less steep than mountains (2.1) • plants that grow in a place naturally (2.3) • large areas of flat or gently rolling land (2.1) • ...
27 Questions of EK 2024-11-02
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- What state did EK attend college in?
- Theme of the first birthday party EK threw for Dan
- EK’s favorite sports team
- Name of EK’s church
- How many disco balls does EK have up around her living room?
- The most underrated city in America, according to EK
- What country did EK study abroad in during college?
- The kind of space that EK rarely respects
- EK’s favorite holiday
- Make of EK’s car
- EK’s favorite meal
- The name of EK’s favorite stuffed animal
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- EK’s dream car
- About how many years has EK lived in DC?
- True or False: EK wore gloves on her wedding day
- True or False: EK likes spicy food
- Would EK choose mountains or beach?
- EK’s favorite part of the day
- How many ounces is EK’s water bottle?
- What brand of bottled water will EK refuse to drink?
- Diamond shape of EK’s engagement ring
- Hogwarts House that EK belongs to
- The sport EK played in high school
- What state was EK born in?
- What country did EK go to on her honeymoon with Dan?
- Another word for alcohol that relates to EK’s job
- Does EK know how to cross country ski?
27 Clues: EK’s dream car • Make of EK’s car • EK’s favorite meal • Name of EK’s church • EK’s favorite holiday • EK’s favorite sports team • What state was EK born in? • EK’s favorite part of the day • Hogwarts House that EK belongs to • True or False: EK likes spicy food • The sport EK played in high school • Would EK choose mountains or beach? • What state did EK attend college in? • ...
Slow Changes of the Earth 4.7B 2024-02-27
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- Erosion is _____________ of rock and sediment from one place to another.
- _____________ is tiny pieces of rock or soil.
- Landform changes are extremely _____________.
- Forces in nature that cause changes to Earth’s surface are wind, _____________, and ice.
- A __________ is a natural feature on the surface of Earth.
- Rivers carry rocks _____________.
- _____________ can be caused by wind or water.
- Water in rivers slows down as it enters large bodies of water. It then deposits sediment, creating _____________.
- _____________ is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces called sediment.
- Processes that change Earth’s surface slowly are weathering, erosion, and _____________.
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- “To _____________” means to drop or put down.
- Examples of landforms: mountains, valleys, dunes, canyons, oceans, and _____________.
- Wind stops blowing and drops sediment, making _____________ and dunes.
- Wind causes small pieces of rock to break off the sides of _____________.
- Rivers carry sediment that grinds against rocks in riverbeds, forming _____________.
- _____________ carries away loose sediment from sand dunes.
- Erosion can also be caused by a large, slow-moving piece of ice called a _____________.
- Deposition is the _____________ of sediment in a new place.
- Glaciers carry pieces of rock with them as they move _____________.
- Water seeps into cracks in rocks. Then, it _____________ and expands, splitting the rock into pieces.
- Glaciers deposit rock and soil as they _____________ and retreat.
- Landforms can change over _____________.
22 Clues: Rivers carry rocks _____________. • Landforms can change over _____________. • “To _____________” means to drop or put down. • _____________ is tiny pieces of rock or soil. • Landform changes are extremely _____________. • _____________ can be caused by wind or water. • _____________ carries away loose sediment from sand dunes. • ...
8GR ___________________________ 2024-04-10
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- long term weather patterns
- The zones extending from the Equator to the Tropic of Cancer Parallel.
- The "L" in Waldo represents the climate factor of:
- The prevailing wind for New England is from the ___.
- A day-to-night temperature change of 1 degree would moire likely happen here.
- Large bodies of water can ___ local air temperatures.
- Three main factors affecting precipitation are Prevailing Winds, presence of Mountains and ___ winds.
- Desert precipitation usually will ___ quickly.
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- short term temperature, wind, rain conditions.
- The climate zones furthest away from the Equator.
- Latitude most commonly affects this factor of climate.
- ____ ocean currents bring cold water toward the Equator.
- The "W" in WaldoGT (climate factors) refers to water _____.
- The zone between the Tropics and the Poles are the ___ zones.
- A lot was learned about ocean currents with the accidental release of thousands of yellow ____.
- A wide 40degree daily temperature change is common here.
- The side opposite the windy side of an mountainous island.
- Summertime storms in SE Asia caused by warm land temp's.
- In the case of high mountains, __ is a more important climate factor than latitude.
- The North Atlantic Drift brings ___ weather to Most of Northern Europe.
- Antarctica has a cold ___ climate.
21 Clues: long term weather patterns • Antarctica has a cold ___ climate. • short term temperature, wind, rain conditions. • Desert precipitation usually will ___ quickly. • The climate zones furthest away from the Equator. • The "L" in Waldo represents the climate factor of: • The prevailing wind for New England is from the ___. • ...
Minecraft 1.19 and 1.18 features 2022-09-26
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- copper button presser
- new type of all ores
- new music creator
- new underground biome
- new 1.19 structure
- warden ranged attack
- most dangerous mob
- cutest mob ever
- stonemountains
- destroys skulk fastest
- old music creator
- got removed but good for storage
- new ore
- axolotls spawn here
- death locator
- frogs make these
- high mountainous places
- best song for 1.19
- new redstone mechanic
- frogs eat them
- frogs have this
- way to much powdered snow
- best music disc
- frogs love these
- new enchantment
- got removed :(
- big cave really deep
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- gold copper and iron drop this now
- snow new clutch technique
- huge 1.17 jam
- drops a horn
- lost the mob vote by alot
- new wood
- the most drippy caves
- new mob with 2% chance to spawn
- new birthday treat
- very common now
- new surface biome
- ice snow very pretty mountains
- FLOWERS!!!
- nightmarefuel screamer
- new block
- new amphibian
- the three new cave generations
- new xp blocks
- can be made with hay
- new boat
- new disc
- loves cake and music and is a prisoner
- forest below mountains
- best song for 1.18
51 Clues: new ore • new wood • new boat • new disc • new block • FLOWERS!!! • drops a horn • huge 1.17 jam • new amphibian • new xp blocks • death locator • stonemountains • frogs eat them • got removed :( • very common now • cutest mob ever • frogs have this • best music disc • new enchantment • frogs make these • frogs love these • new music creator • new surface biome • old music creator • new birthday treat • new 1.19 structure • ...
Latin American History 2025-11-24
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- the Spanish leader who conquered the Incan Empire
- the important animal for the Incas
- trade good for good (no use of currency)
- a collection of texts or writings in a book format
- Tenochititlan was the former name for this current place
- small islands in lakes for growing crops
- the largest Mayan city
- people who constantly move; they don't have an established home
- pictures that represent words, syllables, or sounds
- this bean can be made into chocolate
- people who made huge carved heads
- much of the Incan empire was based in these mountains
- the chief god of the Olmecs
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- the Mayas lived on this peninsula
- labor tax placed by the Incan government
- The Maya were ruled by a collection of city-states called these
- describes a religion that believes in multiple gods
- the Incan place high in the mountains with temples and other structures
- the knotted and colored cord device used for counting by the Incas
- wide, dry land bridge that connected Asia to Alaska
- stone columns that tell the histories of families and wars
- the capital of the Incan Empire
- way to clear plots and add nutrients with ash
- scientists who study the lives of ancient humans
- the Spanish leader who conquered the Aztec Empire
25 Clues: the largest Mayan city • the chief god of the Olmecs • the capital of the Incan Empire • the Mayas lived on this peninsula • people who made huge carved heads • the important animal for the Incas • this bean can be made into chocolate • labor tax placed by the Incan government • trade good for good (no use of currency) • small islands in lakes for growing crops • ...
G3 Social studies lessons 4,5 and 1 2025-09-30
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- a place where people live, work, and play together
- the first people who lived in North America before Europeans arrived
- a natural feature of Earth’s surface (like mountains, valleys, rivers, or coasts)
- travel for fun that brings money and jobs to a community
- things found in nature that people use
- natural substances found underground such as copper, iron, or coal
- supplies from nature that help people survive and grow
- low land between hills or mountains, often with fertile soil
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- people in Cambodia who grow rice and adapt to a warm, wet climate
- very high land that rises above the surrounding land
- a large, flowing body of water that usually leads to a sea or ocean
- the wearing away of Earth’s surface by wind, water, or ice
- farming crops and raising animals
- how high land is above sea level
- a safe place along the coast where ships can dock
- changing the way people live to fit their environment
- tools or methods that help people live and adapt
- weather patterns in a region
- fuels made from ancient plants and animals (coal, oil, natural gas)
- land along the edge of the sea or ocean
20 Clues: weather patterns in a region • how high land is above sea level • farming crops and raising animals • things found in nature that people use • land along the edge of the sea or ocean • tools or methods that help people live and adapt • a safe place along the coast where ships can dock • a place where people live, work, and play together • ...
G3 Social studies lessons 4,5 and 1 2025-09-30
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- a safe place along the coast where ships can dock
- a place where people live, work, and play together
- people in Cambodia who grow rice and adapt to a warm, wet climate
- changing the way people live to fit their environment
- land along the edge of the sea or ocean
- weather patterns in a region
- travel for fun that brings money and jobs to a community
- things found in nature that people use
- how high land is above sea level
- a large, flowing body of water that usually leads to a sea or ocean
- supplies from nature that help people survive and grow
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- very high land that rises above the surrounding land
- the first people who lived in North America before Europeans arrived
- fuels made from ancient plants and animals (coal, oil, natural gas)
- farming crops and raising animals
- tools or methods that help people live and adapt
- a natural feature of Earth’s surface (like mountains, valleys, rivers, or coasts)
- the wearing away of Earth’s surface by wind, water, or ice
- natural substances found underground such as copper, iron, or coal
- low land between hills or mountains, often with fertile soil
20 Clues: weather patterns in a region • how high land is above sea level • farming crops and raising animals • things found in nature that people use • land along the edge of the sea or ocean • tools or methods that help people live and adapt • a safe place along the coast where ships can dock • a place where people live, work, and play together • ...
Nora Casey lesson 11 crossword puzzle 2026-03-12
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- a land northeast of Egypt, settled by the ancient Israelites, from about 1800 to 70 C.E.
- something that is old and can be known history
- land on the coastline
- a group of something that is similar to one another close to each other
- the shape and elevation of surface features, such as mountains or deserts, of a place or region
- a body of salty water on the east of Egypt and Kush
- to decide on something
- the natural features on the surface of Earth
- something that influences or causes a result
- a nation in Northeast Africa, first settled around 3100 B.C.E.
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- a body of water north of Africa
- the impact on nature from activities
- a group of people or elements with obvious differences between one another
- learning of the Earth's land and features.
- the longest river in the world, flowing through eastern Africa to a delta in northeastern Egypt
- a river in southwestern Asia that flows from the Lebanon Mountains, south through the Sea of Galilee, into the Dead Sea
- the plants of a place or region
- a hot and dry environment covered with sand
- a society along the Nile River, south of Egypt, from about 2000 B.C.E. to 350 C.E.
- one part of something
20 Clues: land on the coastline • one part of something • to decide on something • a body of water north of Africa • the plants of a place or region • the impact on nature from activities • learning of the Earth's land and features. • a hot and dry environment covered with sand • the natural features on the surface of Earth • something that influences or causes a result • ...
Vocabulary B 2026-03-24
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- remarkable for its variations
- what you appreciate and enjoy
- a quiet body of water connected to the high sea but protected by a coral reef
- how towers and mountains are similar
- a historical building
- the pole where penguins (not awks) live
- with no ups and downs
- the opposite of small / little
- with a lot of mountains
- low rising mountain
- with water on all sides
- where the sun sets in the evening
- a body of fresh water
- where boats moor & people embark on boats
- the magnetic instrument to point you in the right direction
- where the sea or the ocean comes in contact with the land
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- water travelling from its source to the sea
- northern parts of Scotland
- when you measure a distance
- small and typical of the place
- with a reputation for
- centre where people come to enjoy artistic creations
- a vast expanse of land surrounded by water
- peaceful, quiet
- where the royal family and nobility live
- animal or sport activity to catch the animal in water
- place where you order drinks
- where the ships stop
- how the country looks
- what we eat from the sea
30 Clues: peaceful, quiet • low rising mountain • where the ships stop • with a reputation for • a historical building • with no ups and downs • a body of fresh water • how the country looks • with a lot of mountains • with water on all sides • what we eat from the sea • northern parts of Scotland • when you measure a distance • place where you order drinks • remarkable for its variations • ...
Lesson 11 week 2 choice board 2026-03-12
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- a big open area covered with grass
- the shape and elevation of surface features, such as mountains or deserts,of a place or region
- the plants of a place or region
- a person who lives in Kush
- a society along the Nile River,South of Egypt from about 2000 B.C.E to 350 C.E.
- a river in southwestern Asia that flows from the Lebanon Mountains, South through the Sea of Galilee, into the Dead Sea
- good land that can produce crops
- a body of water north of Africa
- a nation in Northeast Africa, settled around 3100 B.C.E.
- one part of something
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- the natural features on the surface of the earth
- a land northeast of Egypt,settled by the Ancient Israelites, from about 1800 to 70 C.E.
- irrigation that occurs naturally
- the longest river in the world,flowing through eastern Africa to a delta in northeastern Egypt
- a desert that borders the Nile river valley to the west
- a desert that borders the Nile River to the east
- a long channel of very salty water to the east of Egypt and Kush
- a group of people or elements with obvious differences from one anather
- a person who lives in Egypt
- something that influences or causes a result
20 Clues: one part of something • a person who lives in Kush • a person who lives in Egypt • the plants of a place or region • a body of water north of Africa • irrigation that occurs naturally • good land that can produce crops • a big open area covered with grass • something that influences or causes a result • the natural features on the surface of the earth • ...
The Indian Puzzler! 2025-05-14
10 Clues: Rainy winds • Karmic Deity • Four non-lies • hot and sandy • elevated slopes • The first Buddha • elevated flat land • transcendental debts • Flowing Bodies of water • ultimate goal after death
Ch. 4 Sec. 2: The Southern Colonies 2026-03-13
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- flat land between the Appalachian Mountains and the coastal plain
- person skilled at making things by hand
- supervisor on a plantation
- crop grown for sale rather than for use by farmers
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- 1739 revolt by enslaved Africans against their owners
- plant that produces blue dye for cloth
- western part of the Southern Colonies near the Appalachian Mountains
7 Clues: supervisor on a plantation • plant that produces blue dye for cloth • person skilled at making things by hand • crop grown for sale rather than for use by farmers • 1739 revolt by enslaved Africans against their owners • flat land between the Appalachian Mountains and the coastal plain • western part of the Southern Colonies near the Appalachian Mountains
Spelling Words Unit 20 2021-11-05
15 Clues: to see • thought • take away • you read it • in a short time • opposite of old • it belongs to you • on your shoulders • not many, a couple • the opposite of run • opposite of the city • pizza, hamburgers, tacos • Rocky, Sierra Nevada, Alps • when you think, you have a _____ • most students ____ too much in class
Roman Spelling Words 2021-11-30
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- can never die
- mountains in Northern Italy
- fighting
- ruled by an Emperor
- the son of Venus
- a weapon carried by Roman soldiers
- a great fighter and a great writer
- a house in the republic
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- something old
- a vast empire
- an amphitheater
- carries water
- a story passed down
- a beautiful young woman
- a ruler who is cruel
15 Clues: fighting • something old • can never die • a vast empire • carries water • an amphitheater • the son of Venus • ruled by an Emperor • a story passed down • a ruler who is cruel • a beautiful young woman • a house in the republic • mountains in Northern Italy • a weapon carried by Roman soldiers • a great fighter and a great writer
Wild Animals 2025-04-30
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- canus lupus
- ferocious, solitary carnivore
- nocturnal bird of prey
- smallest bird
- stinky, nocturnal rodent
- eagle national symbol
- masked bandit
- red, gray or arctic
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- largest member of the deer family
- largest mammal in North America
- sheep ungulate with curved horns
- tree living rodent
- cloven footed mammal in the mountains
- large, burrowing animal
- Elliston mascot
15 Clues: canus lupus • smallest bird • masked bandit • Elliston mascot • tree living rodent • red, gray or arctic • eagle national symbol • nocturnal bird of prey • large, burrowing animal • stinky, nocturnal rodent • ferocious, solitary carnivore • largest mammal in North America • sheep ungulate with curved horns • largest member of the deer family • cloven footed mammal in the mountains
China 2022-04-25
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- Name the world’s highest mountain.
- What's the staple in Chinese food?
- What is imported?
- Buddhism came from?
- What grazes on mountains?
- What is the third biggest nation?
- do people openly practice Christianity?
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- What do waterways provide?
- Climate?
- Chef product?
- Rich soil?
- Farmers do most of their work by?
- Rainfall?
- Who contorls communes?
- group of Mongoloid peoples?
15 Clues: Climate? • Rainfall? • Rich soil? • Chef product? • What is imported? • Buddhism came from? • Who contorls communes? • What grazes on mountains? • What do waterways provide? • group of Mongoloid peoples? • Farmers do most of their work by? • What is the third biggest nation? • Name the world’s highest mountain. • What's the staple in Chinese food? • do people openly practice Christianity?
factors effecting climate 2023-01-27
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- how many degrees does the temperature drop for every 100m gained in altitude?
- more human activity generates more heat give one example?
- as the altitude increases what happens to the pressure?
- what type of surface helps to make urban areas warmer?
- what term is used to describe the reflectiveness of the earths surface?
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- which side of mountains are driest?
- What is the name of the prevailing winds affecting the uk?
- which side of mountains are warmest?
- what is the temperature closer to large bodies of water in the summer?
9 Clues: which side of mountains are driest? • which side of mountains are warmest? • what type of surface helps to make urban areas warmer? • as the altitude increases what happens to the pressure? • more human activity generates more heat give one example? • What is the name of the prevailing winds affecting the uk? • ...
Plate Tectonics 2013-01-18
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- Partially melted rock is a major property of the_________.
- Mountains are formed from the collision of two lithospheric plates that have the same.
- Ridge ______________ is another name for a seafloor spreading center.
- ___________ Is the driving force that causes plates to move.
- Is a famous example of a Divergent boundary.
- boundary Creates faults and moves in a sliding motion.
- boundary creates seafloor spreading centers.
- Ocean The Ring of Fire follows the border of which body of water?
- of Fire largest active belt that surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
- Flow measure of the amount of heat leaving the rocks of the lithosphere.
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- This person came up with the theory of Continental Drift
- Crust What kind of crust is involved in the formation of major mountains?
- The lithosphere and Asthenosphere belong here.
- Andreas Fault ______________ In California is an example of a transform boundary.
- Supercontinent that broke and drifted apart.
- Center Area where lithospheric plates are moving apart.
- Polarity Reversal Present north magnetic pole became the south magnetic pole and the present south magnetic pole became the north magnetic pole.
- tectonics theory of the formation and movement of the rigid pieces, or plates, that cover earths surface.
18 Clues: Supercontinent that broke and drifted apart. • Is a famous example of a Divergent boundary. • boundary creates seafloor spreading centers. • The lithosphere and Asthenosphere belong here. • boundary Creates faults and moves in a sliding motion. • Center Area where lithospheric plates are moving apart. • This person came up with the theory of Continental Drift • ...
Pacific Rim National Park and Reserve CrossWord 2016-01-07
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- have a dramatic, choreographed courtship display, in which the birds rush across the water with their long necks extended.
- sits beneath Mount Arrow smith and is almost completely surrounded by mountains
- greatest range of any large wild terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere
- Beach home to the Pacific Rim National Park's Kwisitis Visitor Centre
- only in the mountains of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
- is generally a bottom-dweller in rocky areas
- a species of large crane of North America and extreme northeastern Siberia
- originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail
- most familiar and common bears.
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- a group of small islands and islets in the middle of Barkley Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
- water containing a large amount of salt.
- the largest woodpecker in the United States
- It is also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay.
- a true fish, as distinguished from a shellfish.
- are often covered with parasites and other organisms that make their snouts and backs look like a crusty ocean rock.
- ideal for casual strolls through the temperate rainforest and along sandy beaches
- a stout grass
- a small flower about the size of your palm
18 Clues: a stout grass • most familiar and common bears. • water containing a large amount of salt. • a small flower about the size of your palm • the largest woodpecker in the United States • is generally a bottom-dweller in rocky areas • a true fish, as distinguished from a shellfish. • originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail • ...
Pacific Rim National Park and Reserve CrossWord 2016-01-06
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- sits beneath Mount Arrow smith and is almost completely surrounded by mountains
- home to the Pacific Rim National Park's Kwisitis Visitor Centre
- the largest woodpecker in the United States
- a species of large crane of North America and extreme northeastern Siberia
- only in the mountains of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
- originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail
- is generally a bottom-dweller in rocky areas
- containing a large amount of salt.
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- are often covered with parasites and other organisms that make their snouts and backs look like a crusty ocean rock.
- most familiar and common bears.
- a group of small islands and islets in the middle of Barkley Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
- It is also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay.
- a stout grass
- a small flower about the size of your palm
- greatest range of any large wild terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere
- water containing a large amount of salt.
- a true fish, as distinguished from a shellfish.
- for casual strolls through the temperate rainforest and along sandy beaches
18 Clues: a stout grass • most familiar and common bears. • containing a large amount of salt. • water containing a large amount of salt. • a small flower about the size of your palm • the largest woodpecker in the United States • is generally a bottom-dweller in rocky areas • originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail • a true fish, as distinguished from a shellfish. • ...
Lesson 1: Geography and Climate 2022-12-09
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- The___ ___ plain stretches from the coast of France to the Ural Mountains.
- Many___ ___ of Europe separated groups of people from one another.
- Before the 19th century the fastest form of travel was by____.
- The Volga river flows through western______.
- The Iberian Peninsula includes ____ and___.
- The___ and the___ protect European countries along the Mediterranean Sea from chilling winds.
- The___ and___ rivers are two of the most important.
- The___ ___ is home to Norway and Sweden.
- The southern coast of Europe borders the______ sea.
- The Gulf Stream flows from the ___ __ ____ across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.
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- ____and_____ have large deposits of iron ore.
- The rich coal deposits of____ ____ ____ region have helped to make that area one of the world's major industrial centers.
- The___ ___ divides the continent from Asia.
- The___ is the continent's longest river.
- The___ ___ caries warm,and warm, moist air.
- The____ separate the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of the continent.
- ______ is a world leader in crop production.
- Cold winds blow southward from the___ ___ and make the average temperature fall bellow 0 degrees.
18 Clues: The___ is the continent's longest river. • The___ ___ is home to Norway and Sweden. • The___ ___ divides the continent from Asia. • The___ ___ caries warm,and warm, moist air. • The Iberian Peninsula includes ____ and___. • The Volga river flows through western______. • ______ is a world leader in crop production. • ____and_____ have large deposits of iron ore. • ...
When The Mountains Roared 2025-03-24
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- What did Ruby discover her dad's business partners were up to on the mountain?
- At the of the book, Ruby is happy because she has learnt to be less.....
- What did Ruby have to prove the men were guilty?
- What business did Ruby's dad go to India to set up?
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- Where did Ruby and her family travel to?
- Where was Ruby living in at the start of the book?
- What animal did Ruby and her family smuggle into India?
- What baby animal did Ruby find in a bush after it's mum had been shot?
8 Clues: Where did Ruby and her family travel to? • What did Ruby have to prove the men were guilty? • Where was Ruby living in at the start of the book? • What business did Ruby's dad go to India to set up? • What animal did Ruby and her family smuggle into India? • What baby animal did Ruby find in a bush after it's mum had been shot? • ...
French and Indian War 2025-01-17
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- this is the direction the colonists can't move past the App Mountains
- This told the colonists they couldn't move past the App Mountains
- This is who won the war
- This is the person who proclaimed the Proclamation
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- This is the result from the end of the war
- _____ and Natives were fighting against the British
- This is the problem that Britain faced after the war
- Britain and France were fighting over this area
8 Clues: This is who won the war • This is the result from the end of the war • Britain and France were fighting over this area • This is the person who proclaimed the Proclamation • _____ and Natives were fighting against the British • This is the problem that Britain faced after the war • This told the colonists they couldn't move past the App Mountains • ...
Unit 4 | Europe | Vocab | Vol. I 2022-01-03
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- a body of land surrounded on three sides by water.
- a deep, narrow bay.
- a transport system for carrying water long distances, sometimes raised on a bridge
- a body of water surrounded on three sides by land
- Body of water is located west of Israel and Southwest Asia; Between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean, the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea
- is an important transportation route. The river starts in Germany and passes along or through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
- the sea to the west of the Baltic republics; it is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the North and Central European Plain.
- a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships
- a navigable route for traveling and transportation
- is a geographic area in Southeast Europe. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.
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- s a peninsula located in Northern Europe, which roughly comprises the mainlands of Sweden & Norway and the northwestern area of Finland.
- is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe.
- Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range system lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight countries
- hills, mountains, and plateaus
- The river originates in Switzerland, winds through German, and flows into the North Sea.
- land in the Netherlands that has been reclaimed from the sea for farming.
- is a mountainous region that's most associated with the countries of Spain and Portugal.
- a community of living organisms and their natural environment or habitat.
- the sea lying between Europe and Asia; east of the Balkan Peninsula, south of the East European Plain in Eastern Europe, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia in Western Asia.
- the process by which rocks and soil slowly break apart and are worn away.
20 Clues: a deep, narrow bay. • hills, mountains, and plateaus • a body of water surrounded on three sides by land • a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. • a navigable route for traveling and transportation • is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe. • a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships • ...
Plate Tectonic 2025-08-26
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- An opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock (magma), gases, and ash escape, often forming a mountain.
- The shaking of Earth's surface caused by sudden movement along a fault or plate boundary.
- Low areas between hills or mountains, often formed by erosion or movement of Earth's crust.
- Relating to the structure and movement of Earth's crust, especially the large plates beneath the surface that produce earthquakes, mountains, and volcanoes.
- Large pieces of Earth's crust and upper mantle that move and interact to shape the planet's surface.
- When two tectonic plates push against each other, usually forming mountains and causing earthquakes due to intense pressure.
- Melted rock found beneath Earth's surface; when magma erupts onto the surface, it becomes lava.
- The thin, outermost layer of the Earth, made of solid rock, forming continents and ocean floors.
- A crack in the Earth's crust where blocks of earth move past each other, often causing earthquakes.
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- The movement of heat and material within the mantle, causing plates to move.
- When two tectonic plates move toward each other, often causing earthquakes or mountain-building.
- The process of mountain-building through movements and collisions of tectonic plates.
- The thick layer of rock beneath Earth's crust, which is both solid and partly molten and slowly moves, driving plate movement.
- Long, raised areas, often under the ocean, formed by the spreading and upwelling of magma between separating tectonic plates.
- The process where tectonic plates move apart and new crust forms from magma, usually at mid-ocean ridges.
- The force that squeezes or presses together rocks or plates, causing them to fold or break.
- A scientist who studies the origin, structure, and processes of Earth, especially rocks and minerals.
- The central part of Earth, made of iron and nickel, divided into a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.
- A large ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
- A bend in layers of rock or Earth's crust usually formed by compression.
20 Clues: A bend in layers of rock or Earth's crust usually formed by compression. • The movement of heat and material within the mantle, causing plates to move. • A large ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. • The process of mountain-building through movements and collisions of tectonic plates. • ...
Earth's Internal Structure and Different Landforms 2022-09-19
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- are flat and broad land areas that have no great changes in elevation when measured with reference to the mean sea level.
- Almost similar to mesa as it has a flat-topped hill and steep sides and are formed in arid to semi-aride conditions.
- Study of the flow of matter
- Land situated between hills or mountains
- Are landforms that are controlled by geological processes that form them and continually act on them after their formation.
- Last and innermost layer which is separated into the liquid outer core and the solid inner core.
- also known as table lands or flat-topped mountains, are portion of lands elevated thousands of feet above their surroundings.
- Deep ravine between cliffs that is often carved from the landscape by a river, wind, or glacier.
- Are defined as the natural phyisical features on the surface of Earth.
- is typically a low-lying triangular area located at the mouth of rivers where it meets an ocean seas, or estuaries.
- Elevated portions of lands smaller than mountains
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- is a bend in a sinuous watercourse of river. It is formed when moving water in a stream erodes the out banks then widens its valley.
- Is the study of the current terrain features of a region and the graphic representation of a particular landform on a map.
- outermost layer of Eath. Thinnest layer because it only makes up about one percent of Earth.
- also called byland or biland, is a piece of land that projects into a body of water and is connected to the mainland by an isthmus.
- It is the field that protects us from harmful rays emitted by the sun.
- is outer solid part of the planet include Earth's crust as well as the underlying cool, dense and rigid upper part of the upper mantle.
- Are mounds or small hills made up of sand. May be dome-shaped, crescent-shaped, star-shaped, linear-shaped, or parabolic.
- Is a predominantly silt-sized sediment formed by the accumulation of windblown dust.
- largest layer of Earth. Composed of iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, silicon, and oxygen.
20 Clues: Study of the flow of matter • Land situated between hills or mountains • Elevated portions of lands smaller than mountains • It is the field that protects us from harmful rays emitted by the sun. • Are defined as the natural phyisical features on the surface of Earth. • Is a predominantly silt-sized sediment formed by the accumulation of windblown dust. • ...
Earth Science Final Examination Review Part 2 2018-06-04
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- a natural combination of minerals found as a solid in the earth's crust
- an old-earth idea that rocks go through a series of predictable changes over eons of time
- the measured distance between contour lines on a relief map
- landforms like sand dunes, volcanoes, and glacial deposited till
- the opening at the top of a volcano
- variation in land surface elevations caused by different landforms in an area
- the underground source of oil
- the study of fossils and their preservation
- wind or water wearing away a rock's surface
- a type of depositional mountain formed by the build up of solidified molten rock
- energy sources like coal, petroleum, and natural gas
- a solid fossil fuel believed to form from plant material
- the balance between the downward weights of rock, water, and ice and the upward force of the mantle
- a hot spring that forcibly ejects water into the air
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- large moving ice fields found in high mountain passes
- the study of mountains and mountain building processes
- describes a volcano with no recorded activity and whose structure is greatly eroded
- geological processes that break down rock into smaller particles
- a type of rock made from cemented particles or the precipitates of aqueous solutions
- a type of rock that has been changed by extreme heat and pressure within the earth
- landforms that remain after the dissection of a plateau or other tableland
- the complete death of a species
- the relative differences between the highest and the lowest elevations in a region
- a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising to a summit
- a fossil-fuel like methane
- the height of a mountain's summit above sea level
- any naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid having a definite chemical composition
- height the height of a mountain's summit above its base
- the preserved remains of something once alive
- the word literally means "born of fire"
30 Clues: a fossil-fuel like methane • the underground source of oil • the complete death of a species • the opening at the top of a volcano • the word literally means "born of fire" • the study of fossils and their preservation • wind or water wearing away a rock's surface • the preserved remains of something once alive • the height of a mountain's summit above sea level • ...
Final Exam Review 2023-05-17
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- The subcontinent of Asia. Home of the Hindu Kush mountains, the Himalaya Mountains and the Indus River Valley.
- The muslim traveler who wrote a primary source about all of the Islamic countries he visited.
- The belief that the Emperor was chosen by the gods to rule
- The leader of the mongols who conquered the largest land empire in history
- The overland trade route that stretched from China through the Middle East to Europe
- A written system of laws created in Babylon
- A time of peace and prosperity with advancements in art, literature, music and technology.Ex. Tang and Song Dynasties
- An archipelago primarily covered with mountains that lacks many natural resources.
- The code of honor followed by Samurai in Japan that encouraged courage and loyalty
- The muslim king of Mali who made a hajj to Mecca and built mosques and schools in Timbuktu
- The most famous trading city of the West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai.
- The period in the Middle East with advancements in Math Medicine Mosques and Many works of literature
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- The mongol peace
- An economy based on farming and family where people produce most of what they need.
- when a society produces just enough food to survive with little left for trade.
- The name of the process where Japan took ideas and culture that they LIKED from China and Korea
- The belief that your culture is superior to others
- The expansion of the desert due to over use of the farmland.
- A continent with many natural barriers (Ex. Sahara, Nile, Savanas) that create cultural diversity.
- A chain of Islands
- Seasonal Winds that bring months of rain followed by months of drought
- A chinese explorer who travelled around the world until China decided to become isolated
- The social class system of India (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Untouchables etc) with NO social mobility.
- The rise,rule and replacement of a ruling family in China
- The main religion of the Middle East. Followers are called Muslims.
25 Clues: The mongol peace • A chain of Islands • A written system of laws created in Babylon • The belief that your culture is superior to others • The rise,rule and replacement of a ruling family in China • The belief that the Emperor was chosen by the gods to rule • The expansion of the desert due to over use of the farmland. • ...
Earth the Biography: Volcanoes 🌋 2024-05-21
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- Found in the deepest part of the oceans that support diverse life.
- New Zealand mountain range formed when the Pacific Plate collided with the Australian Plate.
- Volcanoes created the conditions for a great _ leap forward.
- Where an earthquake caused the Himalayas to grow 6 feet in October of 2005
- One of Jupiter’s moons that might be like what Earth was 700 million years ago.
- Mountain range in South America.
- Source of Earth’s internal heat.
- Use dissolved carbon in the oceans for photosynthesis and to make their shells. They become part of the ocean floor when they die.
- One of the most volcanically active places on Earth, located in New Zealand.
- Mountain range in Europe.
- Name of the river in South America that erodes the Andes mountains into the Indian Ocean.
- Created by and destroyer of mountains.
- A period of colder global temperatures and recurring glacial expansion capable of lasting hundreds of millions of years.
- Found where plates collide and contribute to the cycling of carbon back into the atmosphere.
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- Gas pumped out by volcanoes that traps heat in the atmosphere.
- One of the oldest life forms on Earth.
- What Earth would become if the tectonic plates stopped moving.
- Shield volcano located in Eastern Africa that has a lava lake in its crater. AKA "Smoking Mountain"
- The first fossils that provided evidence of complex life on Earth.
- Name of the supercontinent that existed 250 million years ago.
- Form when plates collide.
- Runs through Iceland separating the North American Plate from the Eurasian Plate.
- Saint Helens Name of the subduction volcano that erupted on May 18th, 1980 and is currently building for another eruption.
- Mountains of central Asia.
- Location with hot springs heated by a magma plume that is relatively close to the surface of the Earth.
- Provided Earth with the warmth, water, and chemicals that allowed life to emerge.
- Thought to have ended at least one of Earth’s ice ages.
- The name of the island created by a volcanic eruption in Iceland in 1963.
- Subduction volcanoes
- Planet with more carbon dioxide in its atmosphere than Earth.
30 Clues: Subduction volcanoes • Form when plates collide. • Mountain range in Europe. • Mountains of central Asia. • Mountain range in South America. • Source of Earth’s internal heat. • One of the oldest life forms on Earth. • Created by and destroyer of mountains. • Thought to have ended at least one of Earth’s ice ages. • ...
RBM Crossword 77 2026-03-03
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- What type of Yoga Meditation does Caroline Clement present on a Sunday morning on RBM (6)
- compact, Medieval UNESCO-listed capital city of Switzerland built along the Aare River (4)
- Guy Fawkes' crime (7)
- Name the alter-ego of RBM presenter Johnny Cordukes (6,7)
- Surname of Steven, the director of Jaws, a 1975 American thriller film (9)
- What sort of Mayhem does Mark Corbett bring to RBM on a Sunday arvo (7)
- Words of casual conversation (5)
- Number of wheels on a tricycle (5)
- To declare invalid (5)
- Murray Reid's Thursday afternoon show on RBM centres on which Mountains town (10)
- Which Monday evening show on RBM promises esoteric ambient music and immersive soundscapes (4,6)
- Surname of Emilia, English actress, best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones (6)
- Get to grips (with) (7)
- Cease to live (3)
- Learned as in "My learned friend" (7)
- Requested but not yet supplied (2,5)
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- Steve Perry's Monday afternoon show is Sounds From The ? (11)
- And hers (3)
- Room at the top? (5)
- Bread and (6)
- Flinn Donovan's Thursday show is supported by which organisation that works with young people and families throughout the Mountains, Lithgow and Western Sydney (4)
- Past tense of go (4)
- Wednesday night RBM show that promises metal and madness from round the corner and round the world (3,5)
- Maynard's co-presenter on Tuesday night's One Love show on RBM (6)
- What type of men were Bill & Ben (9)
- Which famous 1976 song by American disco band The Trammps, means "I learn through suffering" in Latin (5,7)
- Which RBM show brings us a weekly wrap of things happening in the Mountains LGBTQIA+ Community (8,5)
- Name of CP Murphy's Wednesday arvo show (that ended recently) (7,4)
- Which northwest Belgian city experienced a massive tourism boost after two London-based Irish hitmen went into hiding there (6)
- Vibrant, sunny capital city of Malta (8)
- Name the titular character (pictured) in this ABC Kids TV show that has won multiple awards, including Logie and ARIA awards (5)
31 Clues: And hers (3) • Bread and (6) • Cease to live (3) • Room at the top? (5) • Past tense of go (4) • Guy Fawkes' crime (7) • To declare invalid (5) • Get to grips (with) (7) • Words of casual conversation (5) • Number of wheels on a tricycle (5) • What type of men were Bill & Ben (9) • Requested but not yet supplied (2,5) • Learned as in "My learned friend" (7) • ...
Travel Collocations 2024-07-15
7 Clues: a very curvy street • a place to buy second hand items • the view of a city from far away • a place that is very far from home • mountains that are topped with snow • a look-out of something pretty from far away • a pretty place, typically with mountains, rivers, and oceans
KB2 Holidays 2025-04-25
7 Clues: He wants his dinner • He wants new sunglasses • you can sit there and have dinner • It's what Suzy wants for her holiday • You can draw flowers and animals with them • There are a lot of them in the mountains, forests or gardens • There are a lot of them at the beach, but not in the mountains
Rainbow mountain 2026-04-07
Across
- Hard natural material that forms mountains
- Country where rainbow mountains are found 🇨🇳
- Colours in the sky after rain
- Everything around us that grows or forms without people making it
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- Biggest landform
- Tiny natural things inside rocks that give them colour
- What we see when light reflects from things — like red, yellow, green
7 Clues: Biggest landform • Colours in the sky after rain • Hard natural material that forms mountains • Country where rainbow mountains are found 🇨🇳 • Tiny natural things inside rocks that give them colour • Everything around us that grows or forms without people making it • What we see when light reflects from things — like red, yellow, green
THE NATURAL WORLD 2019-04-08
Water 21-22 2022-02-28
Across
- Largest reservoir of liquid freshwater
- Narrow area on top a chain of hills or mountains
- Liquid to a gas.
- Heat causes the rock to expand and fracture
- Grinding away of rock by other rock particles carried in water, ice, or wind
- Steep rock face; vertical or nearly vertical slope
- Breaking down of rocks and other materials
- Narrow and deep low area that forms between hills or mountains; usually has a stream/river flowing through it; deeper than a valley with steeper and more narrow sides
- Water moving into or through the surface of a landform
- Water's movement across surface landforms
- Area of land extending well above the surrounding terrain; typically has steep sides
- Sediment is laid down in new locations
- Breakup of rock caused by the expansion of freezing water in cracks and crevices
- Liquid to a solid
- Reservoir that is in the gaseous state
- Solid to a liquid
- Area of a glacier where more mass is gained than lost.
- The force responsible for the flow of water
- Narrow and deep low area that forms between hills or mountains; usually has a stream/river flowing through it; formed by water
- Place where a river empties into another body of water
- Small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things
- Largest reservoir of freshwater
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- Anything that can hold water
- Rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away
- Ability for a liquid to pass through a substance
- Gas to a liquid.
- Largest reservoir
- The point where a river begins
- The bottom of a river
- This occurs when water reaches the lowest point it can flow based on elevation
- Flat and elevated landform with steep sides from a hill or mountain
- Water in the atmosphere gets too heavy to stay suspended, it falls in the form rain, snow, hail, sleet, dew, or frost.
- A ridge of till piled up along the front edge of a glacier.
- The roots of a plant (typically a tree) wedge into a crack in a rock and, as the plant grows, splits the rock.
- Amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
- Natural connection of flowing water from one reservoir to another
- Narrow and deep low area that forms between hills or mountains; usually has a stream/river flowing through it; formed by glacial cuts; flat at the bottom with steep, but smooth sides
- Amount of open space an object has; could be between grains, cracks, or cavities in a layer of a substance
- Large body of water surrounded by land; not as large as an ocean
- Location on glacier where melting is faster than snow accumulation
- The sides of a river
- Area of land extending above the surrounding terrain
42 Clues: Gas to a liquid. • Liquid to a gas. • Largest reservoir • Liquid to a solid • Solid to a liquid • The sides of a river • The bottom of a river • Anything that can hold water • The point where a river begins • Largest reservoir of freshwater • Largest reservoir of liquid freshwater • Sediment is laid down in new locations • Reservoir that is in the gaseous state • ...
talons cards 9-11-17 2017-09-11
Across
- a device that reflects sound waves off underwater objects
- an aggressive young man that is usually a trouble maker
- the process by which the crust sinks back into the mantle at a colding plate boundary
- an undersea chain of mountains that is part of a long system of underwater mountains
- the way that a person behaves
- a force that sends an object forward
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- a deep undersea valley where crust sinks toward the mantle
- the process by which the molten material adds new crust below the earths body of water
- aprtment housing that is overcrowded and not well taken care of
- a original version of a blueprint
10 Clues: the way that a person behaves • a original version of a blueprint • a force that sends an object forward • an aggressive young man that is usually a trouble maker • a device that reflects sound waves off underwater objects • a deep undersea valley where crust sinks toward the mantle • aprtment housing that is overcrowded and not well taken care of • ...
Isabella's 9/11/17 Crossword 2017-09-11
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- A device that reflects sound waves off underwater objects and records the echoes.
- An original version or blueprint
- The process by which molten material adds new crust under Earth’s bodies of water.
- Apartment housing that is overcrowded and not well taken care of
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- The process by which the crust sinks back into the mantle at a colliding plate boundary
- An undersea chain of mountains that is part of a long system of underwater mountains.
- An aggressive young person that is a trouble maker.
- The way a person behaves.
- a force that sends an object forwards.
- A deep undersea valley where crust sinks towards the mantle.
10 Clues: The way a person behaves. • An original version or blueprint • a force that sends an object forwards. • An aggressive young person that is a trouble maker. • A deep undersea valley where crust sinks towards the mantle. • Apartment housing that is overcrowded and not well taken care of • ...
Joshua's Crossword Week of 9/11/17 2017-09-09
Across
- a deep undersea valley where crust sinks towards the mantle
- floor spreading the process by which molten material adds new crust below earth's bodies of water
- apartment housing that is overcrowded and not well taken care of
- a force that sends an object forward
- the way a person behaves
Down
- an original version of blueprint
- a device that reflects sound waves off underwater objects and records the echoes
- the process by which crust sinks back into the mantle at a colliding plate boundary
- an aggressive young man that is usually a trouble maker
- ocean ridge an undersea chain of mountains that is part of a long system of underwater mountains
10 Clues: the way a person behaves • an original version of blueprint • a force that sends an object forward • an aggressive young man that is usually a trouble maker • a deep undersea valley where crust sinks towards the mantle • apartment housing that is overcrowded and not well taken care of • a device that reflects sound waves off underwater objects and records the echoes • ...
The Louisiana Purchase 2022-02-18
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- When ___________ owned New Orleans, the United States was allowed to use the port.
- The Louisiana Territory included the area between the Mississippi River and the ____________ Mountains.
- ____________ needed money to build up its army.
- Jefferson worried that Napoleon would not let Americans use the port of _________ ____________.
- _____________ decided to sell New Orleans to the United States.
Down
- Goods were sent down the __________ _______ to the port of New Orleans.
- Jefferson asked the American _____________ in Paris, France, to buy New Orleans from Napoleon.
- In 1803, the _______________ _____________ became part of the United States.
- American __________ moved across the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1700s.
- Warehouses stored goods at the __________ until they were ready to be shipped.
10 Clues: ____________ needed money to build up its army. • _____________ decided to sell New Orleans to the United States. • Goods were sent down the __________ _______ to the port of New Orleans. • In 1803, the _______________ _____________ became part of the United States. • American __________ moved across the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1700s. • ...
Morphology Weeks 1-2 2025-08-25
Across
- a second or repeated view of something
- when you make a happy sound, like "Ha ha!" because something is funny or you’re having fun.
- the study of the Earth’s rocks and layers like learning how mountains and valleys are formed
- to have felt a need or desire for
- to look at or see something before it happens or is shown
- cutting or severing
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- having confidence or trust in the truth
- to experience again as an emotion
- to settle or decide in advance
- the study of the Earth’s land features and how people interact with the environment like learning about countries and mountains
10 Clues: cutting or severing • to settle or decide in advance • to experience again as an emotion • to have felt a need or desire for • a second or repeated view of something • having confidence or trust in the truth • to look at or see something before it happens or is shown • when you make a happy sound, like "Ha ha!" because something is funny or you’re having fun. • ...
Climate Review Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-21
Across
- climate classification in which temps are hot all year long
- climate classification that is hot with little precipitation, largest group
- biggest impact on climate change by burning fossil fuels and cutting down trees
- climate classification with moderate swings in temperature because near large bodies of water
- this is high along the coasts, windward side of mountains, and in tropics
Down
- this will be higher on the leeward side of mountains and at low latitudes and altitude (elevation)
- average temperature and precipitation for an area
- climate classification that has wide swings in temperature
- climate classification that is cold with little precipitation
- climate different that surround area, heat island is an example
10 Clues: average temperature and precipitation for an area • climate classification that has wide swings in temperature • climate classification in which temps are hot all year long • climate classification that is cold with little precipitation • climate different that surround area, heat island is an example • ...
land and water forms 2 crossword 2025-02-24
Across
- an old glacial valley filled by the sea
- a group of islands
- a very high hill
- an area of land almost completely surrounded by water
- a lowland region between hills or mountains
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- along chain of mountains
- a river of ice that begins in a snowfield and slowly moves downhill carving out a U-shaped valley
- a narrow route or passage through a mountain range
- an extensive body of water penetrating far into the land usually larger than a bay but smaller than a sea
- a mass of ice floating one of the polar seas. it "calved"(broke off) from a glacier or an ice sheet
10 Clues: a very high hill • a group of islands • along chain of mountains • an old glacial valley filled by the sea • a lowland region between hills or mountains • a narrow route or passage through a mountain range • an area of land almost completely surrounded by water • a river of ice that begins in a snowfield and slowly moves downhill carving out a U-shaped valley • ...
MARS 2026-05-10
Across
- Giant mountains on Mars that were formed by eruptions.
- The visible natural features of a place, such as mountains, deserts, or valleys.
- A large object in space that moves around the Sun, like Earth or Mars.
- Tools or devices scientists use to study and explore Mars
- An object that moves around a planet in space.
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- Mars has the deepest and longer one.
- People who investigate planets and search for evidence of life.
- A substance essential for human life that scientists discovered evidence of on Mars.
- The condition that scientists hope to find evidence of on Mars.
- The imaginary line a planet rotates around.
10 Clues: Mars has the deepest and longer one. • The imaginary line a planet rotates around. • An object that moves around a planet in space. • Giant mountains on Mars that were formed by eruptions. • Tools or devices scientists use to study and explore Mars • People who investigate planets and search for evidence of life. • ...
Our Country's Geography 2022-12-16
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- _____ feature include land, water, climate, and plant life.
- is the wearing away of Earth's surface.
- _____ rage is a chain of mountains.
- or plant life is another physical feature.
Down
- _____ season or time when plants can grow.
- is a landform with steep sides that rise to a flat top.
- is made up of the plants, animals, land, water, and climate that make up an area.
- is a low area of land that lies between hills or mountains.
8 Clues: _____ rage is a chain of mountains. • is the wearing away of Earth's surface. • _____ season or time when plants can grow. • or plant life is another physical feature. • is a landform with steep sides that rise to a flat top. • _____ feature include land, water, climate, and plant life. • is a low area of land that lies between hills or mountains. • ...
5th Grade Topic 1 2024-08-18
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- the region that includes the Appalachian Mountains and Atlantic Coast
- the movement of people to a new area
- a region that is dominated by dry lands and desert
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- a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water
- moving from place to place
- in spite of
- a region that is cold and may have ice or snow all year round
- a region that stretched from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains
8 Clues: in spite of • moving from place to place • the movement of people to a new area • a region that is dominated by dry lands and desert • a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water • a region that is cold and may have ice or snow all year round • the region that includes the Appalachian Mountains and Atlantic Coast • ...
German crossword 2019-06-12
Animals 2020-03-03
10 Clues: Moo • quacks • big teeth • runs fast • has stripes • you can ride • king of the jungle • slithers and rattles • tusks, truck, and big ears • cat that lives in mountains
The Mini Crossword 2026-01-27
10 Clues: our app • mountains • that's you • THE dessert • upcoming trip • favorite animal • where I beat you • where you beat me • the start of it all • our last couple item
The Hobbit 2015-03-25
12 Clues: Gandalf • Gold lovers • Man and bear • kili and Fili • Bilbo's nephew • home of hobbits • Gollums Precious • Beater and Cleaver • lives in mountains • The heart of The Mountain • Stealer of the home of dwaves • The ture king under the mountain
Marielle's Bridal & Birthday Party Crossword 💍🥳 2023-12-21
12 Clues: Sport • Biggest Fear • Honeymoon Venue • Favorite Broadway • Musical Instrument • First Date with Alan • Color of Marielle's Eyes • Shape of Engagement Ring • Number of Mountains Climbed • Favorite Place in the Philippines • Number of Countries Marielle Visited • Number of Alphabets Marielle Can Write
First Attempt 2018-01-31
Adv SS Mod 11 Vocab 2025-02-24
Across
- federal law Congress passed, gave land to western states to encourage building colleges
- African American soldiers who served in the cavalry during the wars for the west
- American merchant, created the American Fur Company
- long journey where cowboys herded cattle to northern markets or better grazing lands
- fur trappers/traders hired by eastern companies Rocky Mountains and other western US regions
- members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- an early famous long hunter, led expedition across the Appalachian Mountains in 1769
- decrease in money supply and overall lower prices
- political party formed 1892, supported free coinage, work reforms, immigration restrictions, government ownership of railroads and telephones
- established by Jesse Chisholm in late 1860s for cattle drives, trail from San Antonio TX, to Abilene KS
- founder of Chico CA, supported social causes like women's suffrage with her power
- an undeveloped area
- Nez Perce group leader, resisted removal to Idaho area
- Chiricahua Apache band leader, raided AZ-Mexico many years without getting captured
- young army officer, sent to find starting point of the Red River
- to give up traditional ways in favor of mainstream practices
- Lakota Sioux leader, protested against US demands for the Dakotas
- Oglala Sioux chief, led a group to ambush cavalry troops building forts on Sioux land
- in 1804, an expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the new land
- religious movement among Native Americans, spread across the Plains in 1880s
- Lieutenant Colonel, his soldiers discovered gold in the Black Hills
- name given to Plains farmers who worked hard to break up tough sod
- agreement between US government and southern Plains Indians, Indians agreed to move to reservations
- social and educational organization for farmers
- explorer, led an expedition to the Rocky Mountains in 1842
- Lieutenant, chosen by Lewis to co-lead a western expedition in 1803
- legislation passed by Congress in 1887, divided Indian reservations to individual Indians, promised citizenship
- Paiute Indian, called for reform of the reservation system in 1870s
- from NE, political candidate backed by farmers in late 1870s
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- head of Mormon Church after Joseph Smith's murder, changing their location to Utah
- railroad system that crossed the continental US, construction began 1863
- former army captain chosen by Jefferson to lead an exploration of the West
- method of farming used by Plains farmers in 1890s, shifted focus to crops that don't need a lot of water
- Shoshone from Rocky Mountains, joined second expedition to the west in 1805
- system of messengers, carried mail between relay stations on route 2,000-mile route in 1860-61
- US Army killed approximately 150 Sioux at Wounded Knee Creek in, ended US-Indian wars on Plains
- “Custer’s Last Stand”; battle between U.S. soldiers led by Custer, and Sioux warriors led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, US Army badly defeated
- Nevada gold and silver mine discovered by Henry Comstock in 1859
- 300-mile Navajo captives' march to a reservation in Bosque Redondo NM, led to the hundreds of Navajo deaths
- purchase of land between Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains, doubled US size
- treaty signed in WY, 1851, by US and northern Plains nations reservations
- law Congress passed to encourage western settlement, gave government-owned land to small farmers
- an area of the Great Plains on which many ranchers raised cattle in the late 1800s
- system set up by railroad companies, divided the country into four time zones
- African Americans who settled western lands in the late 1800s
- Western communities that grew quickly during mining boom, slowed after boom ended
- important trade trail west from Independence MO, to Santa Fe NM
- 2,000-mile trail going through Great Plains; western Missouri to Oregon Territory
48 Clues: an undeveloped area • social and educational organization for farmers • decrease in money supply and overall lower prices • American merchant, created the American Fur Company • Nez Perce group leader, resisted removal to Idaho area • members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • explorer, led an expedition to the Rocky Mountains in 1842 • ...
Spelling California #2 2023-09-23
Across
- a small piece of land that sticks off from a larger piece of land and has water on three sides.
- an area of land that is different from other areas due to its physical features, climate, people, or industries; CA has 4 main ones.
- This national park is California's lowest point.
- This national park is popular for camping and mountain climbing.
- a row of mountains
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- This mountain range is Spanish for 'Snowy Mountains'.
- The Black Panther Party was founded here in the 1960s.
- This is actually California's largest lake.
- the area where the land meets the sea
- a large, flowing stream of water
10 Clues: a row of mountains • a large, flowing stream of water • the area where the land meets the sea • This is actually California's largest lake. • This national park is California's lowest point. • This mountain range is Spanish for 'Snowy Mountains'. • The Black Panther Party was founded here in the 1960s. • This national park is popular for camping and mountain climbing. • ...
Chapter 6: Economic Transformations 2023-10-27
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- Name given to a major process settlement and social organization among the peoples of Chaco Canyon (2)
- City-based civilization in Niger valley. Noted for its lack of centralized state structure (3)
- Mesoamerican civilization known for the only fully developed written language of the Pre-columbian Americas (2)
- Civilizations in Andes Mountains before Inca Empire
- City in southern Nubia that was the center of Nubian civilization
- 8th century BCE, Africa. Paid respect to gods for great victory
Down
- Gradual migration of Bantu peoples from their homeland (2)
- Largest city of Pre-Columbian America that governed and/or influenced much of the surrounding region
- Important regional civilization of Peru, governed by warrior-priests
- Andean town that was the center of a large Peruvian religious movement
- Civilization in Andes Mountains before Inca Empire
- Northern Ethiopian city that relied on highly productive agriculture with plow-based farming
- Developed along Mississippi, built large mounds
13 Clues: Developed along Mississippi, built large mounds • Civilization in Andes Mountains before Inca Empire • Civilizations in Andes Mountains before Inca Empire • Gradual migration of Bantu peoples from their homeland (2) • 8th century BCE, Africa. Paid respect to gods for great victory • City in southern Nubia that was the center of Nubian civilization • ...
Wedding Crossword 2024-07-21
Across
- This fruit is Washington's largest agricultural product
- This mountainous European country is Tim and Allison's favorite vacation
- Tim's nickname for Allison (hint: name of a signature cocktail)
- City where Tim and Allison met
- The state where they recently moved for Allison's fellowship
- The most common name at today's wedding (hint: one of them is in the wedding party)
- Allison has many memories going on vacation to this German-themed town in the mountains
Down
- Country known for tapas, pork, and sangria where Allsion studied abroad
- Name of the company where Tim works (hint: this also falls from the sky)
- Tim and Allison's favorite food
- Tim is very picky about this drink (and funny enough both his parents and Allison don't drink this at all)
- Instrument Tim played in UVa marching band
- Standing on the deck, you will see these mountains across the water.
13 Clues: City where Tim and Allison met • Tim and Allison's favorite food • Instrument Tim played in UVa marching band • This fruit is Washington's largest agricultural product • The state where they recently moved for Allison's fellowship • Tim's nickname for Allison (hint: name of a signature cocktail) • Standing on the deck, you will see these mountains across the water. • ...
On My Holiday 2025-03-31
Across
- you fly in this to go to different places
- this is a place where you can go swimming and build sandcastles
- this place is very high up, sometimes there is lots of snow on them
- this is a place where animals live - cows, pigs, sheep, and CHICKENS
- this is the perfect weather for the beach
- you do this to get to the top of mountains
Down
- this is a way we can travel across water
- you make this using sand, a bucket, and a spade
- you do this in the sea
- this is something you do with a rod and a hook, you might want to eat what you catch later!
- this is a place where lots of different animals live - monkeys, tigers, parrots and more
- this weather may make the sea wavy and the sky grey with rain
- you may do this in the park, sitting on a blanket and eating yummy food
13 Clues: you do this in the sea • this is a way we can travel across water • you fly in this to go to different places • this is the perfect weather for the beach • you do this to get to the top of mountains • you make this using sand, a bucket, and a spade • this weather may make the sea wavy and the sky grey with rain • ...
Khaled Hosseini 2021-01-04
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- What country was Hosseini born in?
- Where did the Foreign Ministry relocate Hosseini's home to?
- What was Khaled Hosseini studying at his university?
- The Kite Runner was Khaled's _____ novel
- What country does the Khaled Hosseini Foundation offer help to?
- Khaled's books: The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Sons, and And the Mountains Echoed were published in more than how many countries?
- Khaled's books: The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Sons, and And the Mountains Echoed sold over forty _____ copies?
Down
- Khaled was made a Goodwill ________ for the UNHCR
- In what state did Khaled Hosseini go to university in?
- What agency (abbreviated) was Khaled with when he went to Afghanistan?
- What kind of coup was going on in Hosseini's country that prevented him from going back home?
- In which country was Hosseini's family granted asylum?
- Khaled completed his _______ at Cedars-Sinai medical center?
- This man (first name) established the Khaled Hosseini Foundation?
14 Clues: What country was Hosseini born in? • The Kite Runner was Khaled's _____ novel • Khaled was made a Goodwill ________ for the UNHCR • What was Khaled Hosseini studying at his university? • In what state did Khaled Hosseini go to university in? • In which country was Hosseini's family granted asylum? • Where did the Foreign Ministry relocate Hosseini's home to? • ...
Regions, Rivers, and Cities of Texas 2023-08-30
Across
- The river that flows through the capital of Texas.
- The river that creates the border between Oklahoma and Texas.
- The City of Fort Worth is located in this region, and borders Oklahoma.
- The capital of Texas, located in the Coastal Plains region.
- The city is located in the Coastal Plains region and is the largest city in Texas.
- The river that creates the border between the Mountains and Basins Region and the Great Plains Region.
Down
- The city that is south of the capital and home of the Alamo.
- The city located in the Mountains and Basins region.
- This region is home to the Colorado, Brazos, and Red River.
- The westernmost region of Texas and the smallest.
- The river that creates the border between Texas and Mexico.
- This region is located in Eastern Texas, spans the north and south borders.
- The two cities are located in the North Central Plains region.
13 Clues: The westernmost region of Texas and the smallest. • The river that flows through the capital of Texas. • The city located in the Mountains and Basins region. • This region is home to the Colorado, Brazos, and Red River. • The river that creates the border between Texas and Mexico. • The capital of Texas, located in the Coastal Plains region. • ...
Semester 2 SOL Review 2014-04-11
Across
- holy book of Islam
- architectural accomplishment of Maya and Aztec
- pilgrimage to Mecca
- Roman law code
- word for "god" in Islam
- group of three leaders
- created the Cyrillic alphabet
- Muslim accomplishment, "Al Jabr"
- French province in Roman Empire
- Aztec city with man-made bridges
- mountains in Northern Italy
- French, Spanish, Romanian, Italian, Portuguese
- sect of Christianity where patriarch is in charge
- wealthy landowners in Roman Republic
- formerly called "Yathrib," is the city of the prophet
- religion that blended with Shinto in Japan
- Roman leader who was in 1st Triumvirate
- someone who dies for his or her beliefs
- Byzantine emperor who created code of laws
- "Roman Peace"
- Muslims face here to pray 5 times per day
- capital of the Byzantine Empire
- founder of Christianity
- Umayyad empire moved capital here
- West African kingdom, Mansa Musa ruled
- Roman emperor who made Christianity legal
- Abassid empire moved capital here
- trade routes that connect China with the Mediterranean
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- Carthaginian general in Punic Wars
- first emperor of Rome
- American civilization in Southern Mexico and Guatemala
- gold-salt trade across Africa
- Incan solution to no farmland on the mountains
- Roman leader who fell in love with Cleopatra
- American civilization in South America (Peru)
- _______ and Zambezi Rivers were located near Great Zimbabwe
- this religion began Rome
- Roman accomplishment that transported water to cities
- Virgil's book
- contained the Gospels, a holy text for Christianity
- beautiful church in Constantinople
- language of Islam
- last and final prophet of Islam
- American civilization in Central Mexico
- Roman monument used to worship the gods
- early Roman government
- Incan city in the Andes Mountains
- duties that must be followed by all Muslims
- Wars between Carthage and Rome
- Mayan city
- ethnic religion of Japan
- East Africa kingdom, King Ezana ruled
- citizens with few rights in Roman Republic
- nomadic group that occupied Russia
- group of people who converted to Christianity after the Cyrillic alphabet was developed
- traditional religion in West Africa before Islam
56 Clues: Mayan city • Virgil's book • "Roman Peace" • Roman law code • language of Islam • holy book of Islam • pilgrimage to Mecca • first emperor of Rome • group of three leaders • early Roman government • word for "god" in Islam • founder of Christianity • this religion began Rome • ethnic religion of Japan • mountains in Northern Italy • gold-salt trade across Africa • created the Cyrillic alphabet • ...
Unit 4 | Europe | Vocab | Vol. I 2022-01-03
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- a body of water surrounded on three sides by land
- the process by which rocks and soil slowly break apart and are worn away.
- a transport system for carrying water long distances, sometimes raised on a bridge
- s a peninsula located in Northern Europe, which roughly comprises the mainlands of Sweden & Norway and the northwestern area of Finland.
- a body of land surrounded on three sides by water.
- is a mountainous region that's most associated with the countries of Spain and Portugal.
- a community of living organisms and their natural environment or habitat.
- is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe.
- Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range system lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight countries
- the sea to the west of the Baltic republics; it is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the North and Central European Plain.
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- is a geographic area in Southeast Europe. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.
- a navigable route for traveling and transportation
- Body of water is located west of Israel and Southwest Asia; Between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean, the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea
- a deep, narrow bay.
- the sea lying between Europe and Asia; east of the Balkan Peninsula, south of the East European Plain in Eastern Europe, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia in Western Asia.
- land in the Netherlands that has been reclaimed from the sea for farming.
- is an important transportation route. The river starts in Germany and passes along or through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
- hills, mountains, and plateaus
- The river originates in Switzerland, winds through German, and flows into the North Sea.
- a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships
20 Clues: a deep, narrow bay. • hills, mountains, and plateaus • a body of water surrounded on three sides by land • a navigable route for traveling and transportation • a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. • is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe. • a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships • ...
Unit 4 | Europe | Vocab | Vol. I 2022-01-03
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- a body of water surrounded on three sides by land
- is a peninsula located in Northern Europe, which roughly comprises the mainlands of Sweden & Norway and the northwestern area of Finland.
- is a community of living organisms and their natural environment or habitat.
- a transport system for carrying water long distances, sometimes raised on a bridge
- a deep, narrow bay.
- is an important transportation route. The river starts in Germany and passes along or through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
- a body of land surrounded on three sides by water.
- Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range system lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight countries
- a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships
- land in the Netherlands that has been reclaimed from the sea for farming.
- is a geographic area in Southeast Europe. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.
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- the river originates in Switzerland, winds through Germany, and flows into the North Sea.
- is a mountainous region that's most associated with the countries of Spain and Portugal.
- the process by which rocks and soil slowly break apart and are worn away.
- a body of water is located west of Israel and Southwest Asia; Between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean, the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea
- a navigable route for traveling and transportation
- the sea to the west of the Baltic republics; it is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the North and Central European Plain.
- hills, mountains, and plateaus
- is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe.
- the sea lying between Europe and Asia; east of the Balkan Peninsula, south of the East European Plain in Eastern Europe, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia in Western Asia.
20 Clues: a deep, narrow bay. • hills, mountains, and plateaus • a body of water surrounded on three sides by land • a navigable route for traveling and transportation • a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. • is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe. • a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships • ...
Unit 4 | Europe | Vocab | Vol. I 2022-01-03
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- a body of water surrounded on three sides by land
- the process by which rocks and soil slowly break apart and are worn away.
- a transport system for carrying water long distances, sometimes raised on a bridge
- is a peninsula located in Northern Europe, which roughly comprises the mainlands of Sweden & Norway and the northwestern area of Finland.
- a body of land surrounded on three sides by water.
- is a mountainous region that's most associated with the countries of Spain and Portugal.
- is a community of living organisms and their natural environment or habitat.
- is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe.
- Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range system lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight countries
- the sea to the west of the Baltic republics; it is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the North and Central European Plain.
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- is a geographic area in Southeast Europe. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.
- a navigable route for traveling and transportation
- a body of water is located west of Israel and Southwest Asia; Between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean, the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea
- a deep, narrow bay.
- the sea lying between Europe and Asia; east of the Balkan Peninsula, south of the East European Plain in Eastern Europe, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia in Western Asia.
- land in the Netherlands that has been reclaimed from the sea for farming.
- is an important transportation route. The river starts in Germany and passes along or through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
- hills, mountains, and plateaus
- the river originates in Switzerland, winds through Germany, and flows into the North Sea.
- a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships
20 Clues: a deep, narrow bay. • hills, mountains, and plateaus • a body of water surrounded on three sides by land • a navigable route for traveling and transportation • a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. • is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe. • a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships • ...
Riverton Wellness - March 2024 2024-02-13
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- Where Riverton residents brought their tithing for 27 years
- Provides and maintains the infrastructure of Riverton City
- Named after Sandra Lloyd, attached to City Hall by a skybridge
- A body of water that runs from the Oquirrh mountains to the Jordan River along the southern boundary of Riverton
- Riverton's crown jewel of retail therapy and good eating
- Historic building, served as a school for many years
- A body of water that runs from the Oquirrh mountains to the Jordan River along the northern boundary of Riverton
- Mountain range to the west of Riverton
- Riverton City has two of these stores, one one the east side and one on the west
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- Harvest Valley, Holy Trinity, Gospel Hope, LDS, St. Andrews, South Valley, Trinity, Light of the Valley, Gospel Presbyterian
- Symbol of Riverton City, used to be on top of a church
- Grocery store serving Riverton residents since 1939
- Opened May of 2022, located on Eagle’s Flight
- Riverton City's eastern boundary
- Connects 12600 S and 13400 S, located just west of Bangerter
- City sports park and complex
16 Clues: City sports park and complex • Riverton City's eastern boundary • Mountain range to the west of Riverton • Opened May of 2022, located on Eagle’s Flight • Grocery store serving Riverton residents since 1939 • Historic building, served as a school for many years • Symbol of Riverton City, used to be on top of a church • ...
History of Russia 2025-02-13
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- These Russian mountains create a natural border between Europe and Asia.
- Modern Russians are descended from _______ who migrated from Poland and Ukraine into Western Russia in the 400s and 500s.
- The capital of Russia.
- Vladimir adopted the ______ Christianity.
- A prison in Siberia.
- A large area of land in Russia on the eastern side of the Ural mountains.
- _______, which were peasants who are illegally bound to live and work on land owned by his or her lord.
- This was the Russian political group that called for worker control.
- Prince Ivan III started calling himself _____, or emperor.
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- The ocean to the north of Russia.
- After WWI, Russia's monarchy collapsed and Parliament forced ________ to give up the throne.
- In 1922, Russia united with the former Russian Empire to form the _______.
- The longest river in Europe.
- The Bolsheviks put in a new political and social system called __________.
- The type of land in Siberia that stays frozen yearround.
- This is the only sea in Russia that remains open year round for international trading.
16 Clues: A prison in Siberia. • The capital of Russia. • The longest river in Europe. • The ocean to the north of Russia. • Vladimir adopted the ______ Christianity. • The type of land in Siberia that stays frozen yearround. • Prince Ivan III started calling himself _____, or emperor. • This was the Russian political group that called for worker control. • ...
World Geography Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-01
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- a Lemhi Shoshone woman who, in her teens, helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives
- a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region
- largest mountain system in North America
- a geologic shield, a large area of exposed Precambrian igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks
- a country in central South America, with a varied terrain spanning Andes Mountains, the Atacama Desert and Amazon Basin rainforest
- the United States expedition to cross the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase.
- a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands and the surrounding coasts
- a country in North America which has ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
- a relatively narrow, 600-mile-long mountain range in the southcentral region of the U.S. state of Alaska
- a vast country located in the southern part of South America
- an extensive geographical region, covering most of the eastern, southern and central portions of Brazil
- a broad expanse of flatland in North America
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- a system of mountains in eastern to northeastern North America
- an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea
- a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. The species are found in Angola, Botswana, the DRCongo, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia
- a major mountain range system of the North American Cordillera
- also referred to as the Western Rivers, is a mostly riverine network of the United States which includes the Mississippi River and connecting waterways
- a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere
- longest continental mountain range in the world
- largest river by discharge volume of water in the world
- the slowest moving land mammal in the world
- capable of gliding flight via membranes that may be extended to create wings, formed by an enlarged set of ribs
- a continent in the Northern Hemisphere
- a desert plateau in South America covering a 1,600 km strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes Mountains
- a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest
- a country on the northern coast of South America with diverse natural attractions. Along its Caribbean coast are tropical resort islands including Isla de Margarita and the Los Roques archipelago
- a sparsely populated, hot and semiarid lowland natural region of the Río de la Plata basin
- a vast tropical grassland plain situated to the east of the Andes in Colombia and Venezuela, in northwestern South America.
- New World monkeys belonging to the genus Ateles, part of the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae
- an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley
30 Clues: a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest • a continent in the Northern Hemisphere • largest mountain system in North America • the slowest moving land mammal in the world • a broad expanse of flatland in North America • a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere • an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea • longest continental mountain range in the world • ...
Animals 2020-03-03
10 Clues: Moo • quacks • runs fast • big teeth • has stripes • you can ride • king of the jungle • slithers and rattles • tusks, truck, and big ears • cat that lives in mountains
AHG Badges 2026-03-04
10 Clues: film • Broken bones • row row row you • study of plants • building things • Kitchen creativity • Going up mountains • Painting and creativity • elegant physical activity • smaller flotation in the water
cross word 2026-04-18
The Hobbit 2016-05-10
12 Clues: wizard • of Thrain • fat dwarf • the dragon • of the book • other nephew • the ring's nickname • of Thorin's nephews • creepy cave creature • where the dragon lives • creatures in the mountains • the enchanted man who likes animals
Test 2021-10-03
12 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • thing to read • tall and rocky • Large marsupial • a form of media • a city in Canada • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • is a melting liquid • ask for an explanation • wearing something on your feet
Les Sports 2024-05-23
12 Clues: Fun • I am • I do • Very • often • Boring • I play • sometimes • A sport in water • A sport with a rounded stick • A sport done in the mountains • The two words sandwiched between a verb to make it a negative phrase
Pasatiempos (Vocabulario senderos 1) 2026-02-09
12 Clues: to ski • to win • to swim • to scuba dive • to skateboard • to take a walk • to go on a hike • to write a letter • to write an e-mail • to climb mountains • to read a magazine • to read a newspaper
The Girl Who Hunted Rabbits 2022-10-04
12 Clues: tendon • attacked • not usual • dying breath • ate greedily • dirty and wet • set out energetically • obtained by some effort • sleeveless cloak or cape • desert plant with stiff leaves • hills or small mountains with flat tops • eager to devour large quantities of food
The 50 States of The United States of America 2023-06-19
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- - Famous for its cowboy culture, vast size, and attractions like the Alamo and NASA's Space Center.
- - Home to the iconic Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Native American culture.
- - Known for its vast farmlands, wide-open spaces, and the Great Plains.
- - Famous for its southern charm, beautiful plantations, and historic city of Charleston.
- - The smallest state in the country, known for its beautiful beaches and historic Newport mansions.
- - Home to the Gateway Arch, historic sites like the Pony Express Museum, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
- - Known for its wide-open prairies, Badlands National Park, and strong Native American heritage.
- - Located in New England, known for its charming small towns, maple syrup, and fall foliage.
- - Home to Chicago, known for its skyscrapers, deep-dish pizza, and vibrant cultural scene.
- - Rich in American history, with landmarks like Colonial Williamsburg and the historic city of Richmond.
- - Known for its sports teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- - Known for its rich Native American culture, desert landscapes, and delicious cuisine like green chili stew.
- - Famous for its cheese production, beautiful lakes like Lake Michigan, and the Green Bay Packers.
- - Home to the Grand Canyon, stunning desert landscapes, and unique rock formations.
- - A tropical paradise with stunning beaches, volcanoes, and unique Polynesian culture.
- - Famous for its horse racing, bourbon distilleries, and the legendary Kentucky Derby.
- - Known for its Appalachian Mountains, outdoor recreation, and friendly hospitality.
- - Known for its southern hospitality, historic landmarks, and delicious barbecue.
- - Located in the heart of America, known for its wide-open plains and rich agricultural heritage.
- - Home to historic sites like Philadelphia's Independence Hall, the Amish country, and the vibrant city of Pittsburgh.
- - Known for its beaches, boardwalks, and proximity to major cities like New York City and Philadelphia.
- - Known for its stunning national parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon, and outdoor adventure opportunities.
- - Home to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and breathtaking natural landscape.
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- - Home to scenic landscapes, including mountains, lakes, and the famous Sun Valley ski resort.
- - The first state to join the Union, known for its beautiful beaches and tax-free shopping.
- - Known for its stunning national parks, including Glacier National Park, and outdoor adventure opportunities.
- - Famous for its sunny weather, theme parks like Disney World, and beautiful coastline.
- - Located in New England, known for its charming coastal towns and rich colonial history.
- - Known for its vibrant music scene in Nashville, the Great Smoky Mountains, and delicious barbecue.
- - Known for its Native American heritage, cowboy culture, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
- - Known for its rich history, including the Mayflower and the city of Boston.
- - Known for its lush forests, the Space Needle in Seattle, and the beautiful Olympic National Park.
- - Known for its southern charm, historic sites like Savannah, and delicious peaches.
- - Known for its beautiful coastline, Appalachian Mountains, and delicious southern cuisine.
- - Famous for its stunning coastline, Crater Lake National Park, and outdoor recreational activities.
- - Known for its love of basketball, auto racing, and historic sites like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- - Known for its majestic Rocky Mountains, outdoor recreation, and beautiful national parks.
- - Known for its vast cornfields, friendly people, and the Iowa State Fair.
- - Famous for its beaches, movie industry, and iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge.
- - Famous for its Great Lakes, automobile industry, and the city of Detroit.
- - Home to the bustling city of New York City, iconic landmarks, and diverse cultural experiences.
- - Located in New England, known for its beautiful forests, covered bridges, and skiing.
- - Known for its vibrant music, delicious cuisine like gumbo and jambalaya, and unique culture.
- - The largest state known for its breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and the Northern Lights.
- - Famous for Las Vegas, with its bright lights, entertainment, and desert landscapes.
- - Located in New England, known for its picturesque lighthouses, lobster, and beautiful coastline.
- - Home to the Chesapeake Bay, historic sites like Annapolis, and delicious crab cakes.
- - Located along the Mississippi River, known for its blues music, southern hospitality, and delicious soul food.
- - Known for its natural beauty, including Hot Springs National Park and the Ozark Mountains.
- - Known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and friendly "Minnesota Nice" culture.
50 Clues: - Known for its vast farmlands, wide-open spaces, and the Great Plains. • - Known for its vast cornfields, friendly people, and the Iowa State Fair. • - Famous for its Great Lakes, automobile industry, and the city of Detroit. • - Known for its rich history, including the Mayflower and the city of Boston. • ...
Mountains and Their Locations and Origins 2020-09-29
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- This mountain was formed by the African plate sinking underneath the Eurasian plate which therefore created a convergent boundary in the Bay of Naples, Italy and is located in Italy.
- This mountain was formed in the late stage of the Arabian-Nubian Shield's (ANS) evolution and is located in Egypt.
- This mountain was formed over millions of years ago by glacial erosion in Iceland. It formed between two glaciers that shaped the mountain into form. It is located in Iceland.
- This mountain was formed sixty million years ago when tectonic uplift pushed Earth's crust upward and is located in Alaska.
- This mountain was formed by tectonic uplifting and pressure as the Pacific and Indo-Australian Plates collided along New Zealand's western coast, and is located in New Zealand.
- This mountain was formed of sedimentary rock laid down 200 million years ago in a shallow sea and is located in Greece.
- Over time, the block of earth west of the Teton fault shot upward, forming the Tetons, and the block of earth east of the fault dropped more than 6,000 meters (20,000 feet) forming the valley. This mountain is located in Wyoming.
- This mountain was formed by volcanic eruption that deposited lava flows and debris flows into a cone shape and is located in Washington.
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- This mountain was formed by liquid granite magma that was originally forced up into the surrounding rocks deep beneath an active volcano about 350 million years ago, and is located in Scotland.
- This mountain's current cone shape was caused by eruptions during the Komitake, Kofuji, and Shinfuji periods and is located in Japan.
- This mountain was formed by the upward force generated when the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collided, pushing up the rocks that formed the highest mountain on Earth and is located in Nepal.
- This mountain consists predominantly of ancient granite rocks and was formed 770 million years ago when upheaval of the earth's crust lifted up schist, gneiss and limestone rocks. It is located in France and Italy.
- This mountain was formed between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago during a period of intense volcanic activity and is located in the Caribbean.
- This mountain started forming roughly 220 million years ago, when ancestral North America collided with a neighboring tectonic plate under the Pacific Ocean and is located in California.
- This mountain was formed from solid granite and was forced up by the Hua Shan fault. It is located in China.
15 Clues: This mountain was formed from solid granite and was forced up by the Hua Shan fault. It is located in China. • This mountain was formed in the late stage of the Arabian-Nubian Shield's (ANS) evolution and is located in Egypt. • This mountain was formed of sedimentary rock laid down 200 million years ago in a shallow sea and is located in Greece. • ...
Thunder Rolling the Mountains (1-6) 2023-09-27
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- The leader of the Nez Perce tribe who values the safety of his people
- The one-armed soldier who comes to force the Nez Perce off their land
- Where the Nez Perce tribe are from
- An artistic representation of someone or something
- Land saved for Native American tribes which they are forced to move to
- Strong opinions; ideas believed to be true
- Doing well; being successful
- Ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right
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- A Nez Perce girl who believes in fighting for her homeland
- Materials that come from nature and that people use.
- The country or place someone is originally from
- The way a group of people lives and understands the world
- A painter who is engaged to Sound of Running Feet
- The effect on something; to make an impression on something or someone.
- Where the Nez Perce tribe are forced to move to
15 Clues: Doing well; being successful • Where the Nez Perce tribe are from • Strong opinions; ideas believed to be true • The country or place someone is originally from • Where the Nez Perce tribe are forced to move to • A painter who is engaged to Sound of Running Feet • An artistic representation of someone or something • Materials that come from nature and that people use. • ...
SOL Review Cross Word Puzzle (Semester 2) 2014-04-11
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- city with man-made bridges
- called "Yathrib," is the city of the prophet
- routes that connect China with the Mediterranean
- civilization in South America (Peru)
- with few rights in Roman Republic
- of Christianity
- leader who fell in love with Cleopatra
- Spanish, Romanian, Italian, Portuguese
- landowners in Roman Republic
- general in Punic Wars
- religion of Japan
- city
- in Northern Italy
- for "god" in Islam
- the Gospels, a holy text for Christianity
- between Carthage and Rome
- book of Islam
- of the Byzantine Empire
- law code
- accomplishment of Maya and Aztec
- trade across Africa
- and final prophet of Islam
- Roman government
- the Cyrillic alphabet
- that blended with Shinto in Japan
- of people who converted to Christianity after the Cyrillic alphabet was developed
- emperor of Rome
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- province in Roman Empire
- book
- religion in West Africa before Islam
- accomplishment, "Al Jabr"
- accomplishment that transported water to cities
- who dies for his or her religion
- monument used to worship the gods
- Peace"
- emperor who created code of laws
- city in the Andes Mountains
- of Christianity where patriarch is in charge
- solution to no farmland on the mountains
- face here to pray 5 times per day
- Africa kingdom, King Ezana ruled
- civilization in Southern Mexico and Guatemala
- church in Constantinople
- of Islam
- and Zambezi Rivers were located near Great Zimbabwe
- that must be followed by all Muslims
- group that occupied Russia
- to Mecca
- leader who was in 1st Triumvirate
- empire moved capital here
- emperor who made Christianity legal
- of three leaders
- civilization in Central Mexico
- empire moved capital here
- religion began Rome
- African kingdom, Mansa Musa ruled
56 Clues: book • city • Peace" • of Islam • law code • to Mecca • book of Islam • of Christianity • emperor of Rome • of three leaders • Roman government • religion of Japan • in Northern Italy • for "god" in Islam • religion began Rome • trade across Africa • general in Punic Wars • the Cyrillic alphabet • of the Byzantine Empire • province in Roman Empire • church in Constantinople • accomplishment, "Al Jabr" • ...
Unit 4 | Europe | Vocab | Vol. I 2022-01-03
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- is a peninsula located in Northern Europe, which roughly comprises the mainlands of Sweden & Norway and the northwestern area of Finland.
- the river originates in Switzerland, winds through Germany, and flows into the North Sea.
- the sea to the west of the Baltic republics; it is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the North and Central European Plain.
- land in the Netherlands that has been reclaimed from the sea for farming.
- Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range system lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight countries
- a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships
- hills, mountains, and plateaus
- the sea lying between Europe and Asia; east of the Balkan Peninsula, south of the East European Plain in Eastern Europe, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia in Western Asia.
- a navigable route for traveling and transportation
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- is a geographic area in Southeast Europe. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.
- is a mountainous region that's most associated with the countries of Spain and Portugal.
- the process by which rocks and soil slowly break apart and are worn away.
- a body of water is located west of Israel and Southwest Asia; Between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean, the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea
- is an important transportation route. The river starts in Germany and passes along or through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
- a transport system for carrying water long distances, sometimes raised on a bridge
- a deep, narrow bay.
- a body of land surrounded on three sides by water.
- is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe.
- is a community of living organisms and their natural environment or habitat.
- a body of water surrounded on three sides by land
20 Clues: a deep, narrow bay. • hills, mountains, and plateaus • a body of water surrounded on three sides by land • a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. • a navigable route for traveling and transportation • is made up of lowlands that reach across northern Europe. • a human-made waterway through the land for boats and ships • ...
South America 2022-05-04
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- After defeating his brother, Atahualpa became very briefly the last Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire before the Spanish conquest ended his reign.
- a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire
- The name used for areas of Mexico and Centeral America where ancient empires flourished.
- a system of knotted strings used by the Inca people for keeping records.
- a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
- ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico, famous for his dramatic confrontation with the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés
- a stone or wooden slab generaly taller than wide, erected in the ancient world as a monument.
- Francisco Pizarro González was a Spanish conquistador, best known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of Peru
- 1st Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca was a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
- the longest contenintal mountains in the world,running along South Americas western side.
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- a stylized picture of an object representing a word, syllable, or sound, as found in ancient Egpytian and other writing systems.
- a large Mexica altepetl in what is now the historic center of Mexico City.
- one of the most sophisticated civilizations in the Americas,which flourised from 300 to 900 A.D.
- an artifical channel for conveing water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.
- a small communtiy in the area of Cuzco, a city located in the mountains of southern Peru.
- the people of spain.
- having many gods
- swampy islands crisscrossed by canals that provided easy travel to local markets.
- make or form sloping land into a number of flat areas resembling steps.
- a contenint entirely in the Western Hemisphere, with a relativley small portion in the Northern Hemisphere.
- flourished from the twelfth century A.D. until the Spanish conquest in the 1500s.
- the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
- an agurcultural method used for clearing forests and farm lands; includes buring
23 Clues: having many gods • the people of spain. • a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire • make or form sloping land into a number of flat areas resembling steps. • a system of knotted strings used by the Inca people for keeping records. • a large Mexica altepetl in what is now the historic center of Mexico City. • ...
Earth/Space Science Honors Quarter 3 Review 2026-03-06
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- According to the ______ Theory, our universe formed 13.8 billion years ago and is still expanding today.
- Imagine today is a Solar Eclipse, one can expect a ______ tide due to the positioning of the sun, moon, and Earth.
- Astronomers predict the final stage of our sun’s life to be a _______.
- Radio waves from the Sun have a ______ frequency than Ultraviolet light (lower or higher)
- Surface ocean currents flow from low to high ______ since heat goes from the equator to the poles.
- Mercury has a magnetic field just like us, so it must have a liquid _______.
- Cosmic Background radiation is Currently which form of light?
- Unit of measurement to find the distance between two planets in the same solar system
- Mars has evidence of plate tectonics, thus convection must have occurred in Mar’s _______.
- A star’s ______ determines the stages of its evolution.
- When an asteroid crash into a planet, it transfers heat via _________
- Mars’s canyons formed when ancient rivers cut through mountains and carried the sediment via ________.
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- Mars has mountains, mountains forms when two tectonic plates ________.
- We’ve never been to Uranus, but we can find its temperature using a ________ telescope
- Currently our sun is powered by the nuclear fusion of ______ atoms in its core.
- Our sun will not have this explosive end to its life since its mass is not high enough
- Stars and Solar systems are formed when this space cloud of gas and dust collapses
- Radiation is the transfer of heat via ______ waves since these waves do not need matter to travel
- You cannot undergo ________ in space since there is no oxygen to breathe!
- A Star’s ______ determines its color
- (yay/nay): Due to the doppler effect, red galaxies are further AND have a longer wavelength than blue ones.
- When you travel outside our planet, your mass remains constant but your weight changes due to other planets having a different ______ than us.
- Think about convection, air/water with a HIGH density _________ (rise/fall)
- The moon has no water or air, just a _____sphere (bio,cryo,geo,atmo,hydro)
- Earth has seasons due to our ________, and our revolution causes seasons to change.
25 Clues: A Star’s ______ determines its color • A star’s ______ determines the stages of its evolution. • Cosmic Background radiation is Currently which form of light? • When an asteroid crash into a planet, it transfers heat via _________ • Mars has mountains, mountains forms when two tectonic plates ________. • ...
Fun in the Mountains 2026-05-04
The US National Parks 2022-07-11
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- The hottest, driest and lowest national park.
- Was proclaimed an Alaskan national monument in 1978, then as a national park in 1980.
- The only park with four different types of volcanoes.
- An archipelago of five islands in California.
- Known for its iconic views such as Half Dome, El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls.
- Has over 300 glaciers which is the most in the lower 48 states.
- Spans the continental divide.
- Has several active volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawaii.
- Known for its boxwork formations.
- Named for the French-Canadian fur traders.
- Home to the second largest tree in the world.
- You can travel an average of 10 miles down to get to the Colorado River.
- Contains North America's tallest peak.
- 95% of this park is underwater and it protects coral reefs and mangrove forests.
- Home to the Rainbow Forest and many petroglyphs.
- Home to General Sherman the largest living organism on earth.
- Located in a territory in the South Pacific.
- Known for its white Salt Basin Dunes in the Chihuahuan desert.
- Most people come to watch bears hunt salmon at Brooks Falls.
- Maintains the Harding Icefield.
- Surrounds the Waterpocket Fold in Utah.
- Has the location of the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers.
- Represents westward expansion.
- Known for thousands of sandstone formations including one called "Delicate."
- Established in 2013 the result of an ancient volcanic eruption and home to many California Condors.
- Protects Fort Jefferson close to Key West.
- Extends through the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.
- Located on the island of Maui.
- Has the greatest concentration of glaciers in North America.
- Divided into three sections and named after a president.
- Home to the largest active high-latitude dune field on Earth.
- The only National Park in the state of Maine.
- Has some of the steepest mountains in North America down the Painted Wall cliff.
- The most visited National park.
- The largest National Park in the US.
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- The world's first national park.
- A group of islands in Lake Superior.
- Features more than 100 caves in the Chihuahuan Desert.
- Named after a large succulent in the Mojave desert.
- Includes the entire Chisos mountain range.
- Known for its variety of ecosystems including tidepools temperate rainforests glacier peaks and forests.
- Known for white water rafting on the New River in the Appalachian Mountains.
- The world's longest cave system.
- An active volcano known for the most glaciated peak in the US.
- Located on 15 miles of the shores of Lake Michigan.
- Contains the largest old growth bottomland hardwood forest.
- Formed by the former large volcano called Mount Mazama.
- Known for Star Dune and its mountain views and Medano Creek.
- Home to the greatest number of hoodoos on earth.
- Known for a scenic Ohio railway.
- One of the world's largest internationally protected biospheres.
- Known for cliff dwellings and houses along the canyon walls.
- Known for its canyon hiking such as through the Narrows and the Subway.
- A South Dakota park known for its rock layers, bison and prairie dogs.
- A New Mexico park surrounded by a Missile Range in the Tularosa Basin.
- A temperate rainforest and home to the world's tallest trees.
- Protects a wilderness area in Montana's Rocky Mountains.
- Location of Snake River and Jackson Hole.
- Home to the nation's largest cacti.
- A slow-moving river where alligators and crocodiles coexist.
- Is the smallest major national park in the US.
- Known for its tropical forests white sand beaches historical sites and coral reefs.
- Named after the oldest trees in existence and is located in a desert with most of the South Snake Mountains.
63 Clues: Spans the continental divide. • Represents westward expansion. • Located on the island of Maui. • Maintains the Harding Icefield. • The most visited National park. • The world's first national park. • The world's longest cave system. • Known for a scenic Ohio railway. • Known for its boxwork formations. • Home to the nation's largest cacti. • ...
Shinkansen 2025-05-12
Across
- – It means "strong wind" and is a little slower than Hayabusa.
- – It means "shine" and is the fastest on the Hokuriku route.
- – This one travels to Niigata and is named after a beautiful bird.
- – This speedy train connects Osaka and Kagoshima in the south.
- – The fastest train in all of Japan, zooming up to Hokkaido!
- – This one goes through the mountains to northern Japan.
- – This one is quick but stops a bit more than Kagayaki.
- – It’s a little slower than the fastest, but still super speedy!
- This train is the fastest on the busiest line from Tokyo to Osaka.
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- – A short route train between Kanazawa and Tsuruga.
- – It means "cherry blossom" and travels from Osaka to southern Japan.
- – This local train goes to the mountains and ski towns.
- – It travels to Nagano, where the Winter Olympics were held!
- – This local train is named after a swallow bird and makes lots of stops.
- – This one stops at every single station on its route.
- – A quiet train that only goes between Tokyo and nearby towns.
16 Clues: – A short route train between Kanazawa and Tsuruga. • – This one stops at every single station on its route. • – This local train goes to the mountains and ski towns. • – This one is quick but stops a bit more than Kagayaki. • – This one goes through the mountains to northern Japan. • – It means "shine" and is the fastest on the Hokuriku route. • ...
Earthy Challenge mode 2025-10-21
Across
- The Himalayas are an example of these
- ridge One of the main features of a divergent boundary. Particularly if it is located below sea level
- Transform boundaries lead to strong and ________ earthquakes
- When a plate is forced below another plate
- island arc A fiery feature located close to an ocean-ocean convergent boundary
- boundary Where two plates interact with each other
- conviction This process happens within the mantle and is responsible for plates moving
Down
- Continental crust is less ______ than oceanic crust
- New crust is _______ at divergent boundaries
- melting This type of melting occurs at divergent boundaries
- Mountains These mountains are examples of ocean-continental convergence, located in South America
- melting This is the type of melting associated with convergent boundaries and subduction
- Andreas Fault A famous transform boundary located in the western US
- The type of boundary than involves multiple plates moving away from each other
- Convergent boundaries lead to the strongest earthquakes on Earth because they happen so ______ in the Earth
- dense Oceanic crust is less _______ than continental crust
16 Clues: The Himalayas are an example of these • Continental crust is less ______ than oceanic crust • When a plate is forced below another plate • New crust is _______ at divergent boundaries • boundary Where two plates interact with each other • Transform boundaries lead to strong and ________ earthquakes • ...
Primary 6A Social Studies 2021-03-23
Across
- This is an example of a crop that farmers grow on volcanic mountains.
- This is an imaginary line that can be found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
- This country's flag has a yellow star in the middle.
- This country has the smallest population in Southeast Asia.
- The Nam Ha National Protected Area can be found in this country.
- Which rainforests are found in Southeast Asia?
- This is the longest river in Southeast Asia.
- This famous Englishman helped to rediscover the Borobudur Temple.
- By the 1st century, many Southeast Asian countries had a strong sea trade with this Asian country.
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- The Tonle Sap freshwater lake can be found in this country.
- Most of these water bodies flow from the mountains.
- This volcanic mountain is the most active in Indonesia.
- This tribe lives in the highlands of countries like Thailand and Laos.
- This is the main vegetation that can be found at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
- These are heavy rains that happen twice yearly.
- The capital of the Philippines.
16 Clues: The capital of the Philippines. • This is the longest river in Southeast Asia. • Which rainforests are found in Southeast Asia? • These are heavy rains that happen twice yearly. • Most of these water bodies flow from the mountains. • This country's flag has a yellow star in the middle. • This volcanic mountain is the most active in Indonesia. • ...
EA: Geography - Physical Features 2021-10-03
Across
- one of the seven large landmasses on the earth
- the shore of a sea or ocean
- an area of low land between hills or mountains
- any natural characteristic of Earth's surface, such as landforms and bodies of water
- a piece of land surrounded by water
- an area of high, flat land
- an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern halves
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- a group of connected mountains
- a group of islands
- a large area of flat land
- land surrounded by water on three sides
- an extremely dry area with little water and few plants
- a coastal body of water where ships can anchor and be protected (sheltered) from stormy weather
- a landform caused by the build up of sediment at the mouth of a river (when it flows into an ocean, lake, etc); often in a triangle shape
- a large, flowing body of fresh water that usually empties into a sea or ocean
- large body of salt water completely or partly surrounded by land
16 Clues: a group of islands • a large area of flat land • an area of high, flat land • the shore of a sea or ocean • a group of connected mountains • a piece of land surrounded by water • land surrounded by water on three sides • one of the seven large landmasses on the earth • an area of low land between hills or mountains • an extremely dry area with little water and few plants • ...
The Rainbow Serpent 2026-01-28
Across
- To follow the rules or laws set by a leader.
- Came into sight or became visible, like the place where the snake first emerged.
- Given a prize or positive return for good behavior.
- A living being or animal, specifically referring to the one that shaped the Earth.
- Moved from one place to another over a long distance.
- Low areas of land between mountains or hills created by the snake's body.
- The consequence or penalty for those who chose to cause trouble.
- A deep, long sleep that the snake woke up from.
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- What the disobedient animals were turned into as a penalty.
- The specific "form" given to those who followed the laws.
- A large snake, often appearing in myths or legends.
- In Aboriginal culture, the ancient era when the world was created.
- Relating to the indigenous people who have lived in Australia from the earliest times.
- Accepted something as true or real, such as the people's conviction about their land.
- To have shaped or created something, like the mountains and rivers.
- Based on long-standing customs or stories passed down through generations.
16 Clues: To follow the rules or laws set by a leader. • A deep, long sleep that the snake woke up from. • A large snake, often appearing in myths or legends. • Given a prize or positive return for good behavior. • Moved from one place to another over a long distance. • The specific "form" given to those who followed the laws. • ...
Adventure Awaits! 2021-05-25
14 Clues: what do we need • what I'll drink • they are calling • need trail shoes • what we'll drink • how we get there • opposite of drive • opposite of summer • there won't be any • are you ready to... • go "blank" young man • "blank" mountain high • what we won't be doing • what you have by the fire
Encanto 2022-05-09
Across
- what surrounds the village
- people who are always with you
- sister in español
- colombian displacement
- we dont talk about ___
- title of movie
- source of magic
- main character
Down
- la familia ___
- paisa colombias unofficial national dish
- senorita perfecta
- the customs of a particular nation of people
- popular colombian dresses
- studio that made the movie
14 Clues: la familia ___ • title of movie • main character • source of magic • senorita perfecta • sister in español • colombian displacement • we dont talk about ___ • popular colombian dresses • what surrounds the village • studio that made the movie • people who are always with you • paisa colombias unofficial national dish • the customs of a particular nation of people
American Revolution 2022-02-02
Across
- Famous for his criticism
- marked Appalachian Mountains
- first military engagements
- confrontation in Boston
- Breaking away form England
- Pay taxes for paper
- Second metting of delegates
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- meeting of delegates
- recognized U.S. independence
- compensation payment after war
- fought Britain and France
- Hated absolute monarchy
- laws passed after Boston Tea
- A tax on Tea
14 Clues: A tax on Tea • Pay taxes for paper • meeting of delegates • Hated absolute monarchy • confrontation in Boston • Famous for his criticism • fought Britain and France • first military engagements • Breaking away form England • Second metting of delegates • recognized U.S. independence • marked Appalachian Mountains • laws passed after Boston Tea • compensation payment after war
