Landforms

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Across
  1. 2. What is a raised area of land that is lower in elevation than a mountain?
  2. 4. What is the landform formed at the mouth of a river, where the river splits into several smaller channels and deposits sediment?
  3. 5. What is a slowly moving mass of ice that can shape the landscape over time?
  4. 7. What is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and has water on both sides?
  5. 8. Reef What is the name of the underwater structure made up of tiny organisms called polyps that create a colorful and diverse ecosystem?
  6. 11. What is a land area that is saturated with water, such as swamps and marshes, and is an important habitat for wildlife?
  7. 13. What is a mound or ridge of sand created by wind or water, often found in deserts or along coastlines?
  8. 14. Which is the largest body of saltwater on Earth?
  9. 15. What is a landform that rises steeply above its surroundings and is generally higher and more rugged than a hill?
  10. 17. What is a fertile area in a desert where water is available, often forming a green, lush spot in contrast to the arid surroundings?
  11. 18. What is a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth?
  12. 20. In which African country is the Nile River, one of the world's longest rivers, located?
  13. 23. What is the low-lying area between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through it?
  14. 25. What is a landform that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land?
  15. 27. What is a mountain that can erupt and release molten rock, ash, and gases from its summit?
Down
  1. 1. Which landform is a flat, elevated area that rises steeply above the surrounding land and often has cliffs on one or more sides?
  2. 3. Which river is considered sacred by Hindus and flows through India and Bangladesh?
  3. 5. What is a large body of water that is partially enclosed by land and connected to an ocean?
  4. 6. What is a flowing body of water that usually empties into a larger body of water like an ocean or sea?
  5. 7. What is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water?
  6. 9. What is a dry, arid region with little rainfall and often characterized by sand dunes and extreme temperatures?
  7. 10. What is a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, often carved by a river or other erosional forces?
  8. 12. What do we call the area where the land meets the sea or ocean?
  9. 16. Which river in South America is known for its vast rainforest and is one of the world's longest rivers?
  10. 19. What is a depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer?
  11. 21. What is a large, natural or artificial body of water that is surrounded by land?
  12. 22. Which landform is a large, flat or gently rolling area with few hills or mountains?
  13. 24. What is a body of water that is partially surrounded by land and usually has a wide entrance from the ocean?
  14. 26. What is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water and often separates two landmasses?