Forests of the World

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Across
  1. 2. Coastal forests found in the Indus delta.
  2. 4. The natural home where plants and animals live and grow.
  3. 5. The wearing away of soil that forests help prevent.
  4. 6. The dense leafy roof formed by tall trees.
  5. 8. The gas absorbed by trees from the air.
  6. 9. Large-scale cutting of trees in forests.
  7. 11. The variety of plants and animals supported by forests
  8. 12. Animals and plants living together in a natural environment.
Down
  1. 1. Forests act as natural barriers against strong winds and this process of land turning dry.
  2. 3. Plants that grow naturally in a region without human help.
  3. 7. A dense forest that receives very heavy rainfall throughout the year.
  4. 8. Trees that have needle-like leaves.
  5. 10. Wood obtained from forests used for building and fuel