American Geography and Climate

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Across
  1. 3. This plateau in northern United States was formed by lava that seeped from cracks in the earth.
  2. 6. The tallest mountain in North America
  3. 10. Geographic region which lies between the Appalachians and the east coastal lowlands in the United States.
  4. 11. The _______ ranges characterize the west coast of North America
  5. 12. The Tierra _______ lies between sea level and 2,500 ft
  6. 14. The ______ is the longest river in South America
  7. 15. The Tierra _______ lies between 12,000 and 16,000 ft.
  8. 17. This is the world's longest mountain range
  9. 18. Ocean storms hundreds of miles wide with winds of 74 mph or more.
  10. 20. The Tierra ______ lies between 2,500 and 6,000 ft
Down
  1. 1. This is the longest river in North America.
  2. 2. Twisting funnels of air with winds that can reach 300 mph or more.
  3. 4. Another name for the Rockies
  4. 5. This is a braod estuary formed when the Parana, Paraguay, and Uruguay Rivers flow into a broad estuary and meet the Atlantic Ocean
  5. 7. The _______ range characterizes the east coast of North America
  6. 8. The ______ is a densely populated area in Central America due to its mild climate, fertile volcanic soil, and adequate rainfall
  7. 9. This is the driest region in South America
  8. 13. The _____ and Pampas are South America's inland grasslands that provide grazing for cattle and are home to ranchers
  9. 16. This is the lowest place in the United States
  10. 19. Large relatively flat area just east of the Rockies