Geography

1. The main city or town that serves as the seat of government for a country or region.
3. A mountain or hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the Earth's crust.
7. A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface with steep sides and a peak.
9. A large flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea, lake, or another river.
11. A large body of water surrounded by land.
12. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
13. A large area covered with trees and undergrowth.
14. A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
15. The gradual wearing away of the Earth's surface by natural forces, such as wind, water, or ice.

2. A piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland.
4. A vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
5. A nation or state with its own government and borders.
6. One of the large land masses on Earth, such as Africa, Asia, or Europe.
8. A barren area of land with little or no vegetation, often characterized by extreme hot or cold temperatures.
10. A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.