Geography

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Across
  1. 2. A hot spring that periodically erupts, shooting water and steam into the air due to underground volcanic activity.
  2. 6. A cold, treeless area where the ground remains frozen all year, found at high latitudes like the Arctic or some alpine regions.
  3. 8. A wide, flat area of grassland, often with few trees, found in North America, where bison and other animals live.
  4. 10. A large, natural elevation on Earth's surface, usually with a peak, formed by geological processes or volcanic activity.
  5. 11. A vent in Earth's crust through which molten rock, steam, and ash can erupt, often forming a mountain-shaped cone.
  6. 12. A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, home to various types of plant and animal species.
  7. 13. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through it.
Down
  1. 1. A region where the land is covered by water or the soil is saturated, supporting plants adapted to soggy conditions and providing a habitat for water-loving animals.
  2. 3. A large flat or gently sloping elevated area of land, often characterized by cliffs on the sides.
  3. 4. A dry, barren region characterized by an extreme climate, with very little precipitation and few plants and animals.
  4. 5. A deep and narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over millions of years.
  5. 7. A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed by the compaction and recrystallization of snow, found in high mountains or polar regions.
  6. 8. A strip of land that extends into a body of water, surrounded on three sides by water, but still connected to a larger landmass.
  7. 9. A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides, which can be small or large, and occurs in oceans, lakes, and rivers.
  8. 14. A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier, such as a reef, island, or sandbar.