Geography Vocabulary
Across
- 4. A large area of sea or ocean partially enclosed by land, larger than a bay
- 8. A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on
- 9. The measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.
- 12. for plant and animal life.
- 13. An imaginary line around the middle of the earth that is equidistant from the North and South
- 14. An area of relatively level high ground.
- 16. A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
- 20. One of the main large landmasses on the earth, such as Africa, Asia, and North America.
- 21. A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large
- 23. A pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.
- 26. hill.
- 27. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
- 28. A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea.
Down
- 1. The measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees.
- 2. A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, can erupt from the earth's crust.
- 3. A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
- 5. A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are
- 6. Land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land.
- 7. A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.
- 10. A piece of land surrounded by water.
- 11. A sheltered place along a shoreline where ships can anchor safely.
- 15. A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.
- 17. A large area of flat or gently rolling land.
- 18. A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, often having steep, rocky walls.
- 19. or near the poles.
- 22. A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
- 24. A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
- 25. A landform at the mouth of a river created by sediment deposits, typically forming a fan shape.