Risky Business: A Geography Story of Change Glossary

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Across
  1. 3. The introduction of harmful substances into water, making it unsafe for humans, animals, and plants.
  2. 4. A vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
  3. 5. A large fire that can spread quickly through bushland.
  4. 7. An area of land where all the water that falls drains into a specific river or lake.
  5. 9. An area where water collects and drains into a river or lake.
  6. 13. A type of cloud that forms from heat and can be associated with bushfires.
  7. 16. The region of the Earth that includes all living things.
  8. 17. A map that shows the elevation and shape of the land.
  9. 18. A rapid, rotating storm that forms over warm ocean waters.
  10. 20. The land along the edge of a sea or ocean.
  11. 21. The process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces.
  12. 22. A raised area of land that is smaller than a mountain.
  13. 24. A layer of rock or soil that can hold and transmit water, often used as a source of drinking water.
  14. 29. Areas of land that are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps or marshes.
  15. 30. The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.
  16. 31. A dry area of land where very little rain falls, often covered in sand or rocks.
  17. 32. A large natural or artificial lake used to store water for human use.
Down
  1. 1. Large bodies of freshwater surrounded by land.
  2. 2. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
  3. 6. A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
  4. 7. The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again.
  5. 8. The process of sediment being added to a landform, often by rivers or wind.
  6. 10. A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings.
  7. 11. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
  8. 12. Any event that can cause harm to people or property, such as floods or earthquakes.
  9. 14. Related to the movement of the Earth’s plates, which can cause earthquakes and volcanoes.
  10. 15. A low area of land between hills or mountains.
  11. 19. The Earth's outer layer, composed of rocks and soil.
  12. 23. The water contained in oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground.
  13. 25. a large area of land that has a particular kind of scenery or natural features
  14. 26. a natural feature on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys or hills
  15. 27. A flat, elevated area of land that has been raised above the surrounding area.
  16. 28. A series of powerful ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
  17. 32. A large, flowing body of freshwater that usually empties into a sea or ocean.