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4. - the action of clearing a wide area of trees
8. - the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products
10. - a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain
11. - wood that has been treated or prepared for use in building or carpentry
13. - a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders
14. - a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air
15. - a very strong wind

1. - a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
2. - a line on a map connecting points having the same atmospheric pressure at a given time or on average over a given period
3. - expose to harm or danger
5. - a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow
6. - relating to mountains, especially in relation to their topographic effects on weather conditions
7. - a low, gray cloud that often brings drizzle
9. - wetness caused by water
12. (forest) - the stage in a forest's growth cycle where it is fully developed and at its peak state