Geography Vocabulary

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