Geography Review Crossword - Grade 8

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Across
  1. 4. Water that is safe to drink
  2. 6. A resource that can be used over and over again, like sunlight or wind
  3. 7. Systems like buses, trains, or subways that help people travel around a city or town
  4. 8. The shape and features of the land, like hills, valleys, and mountains
  5. 9. When animals eat too much grass in one area, making it hard for the land to recover
  6. 12. Very dry land with little to no rain, like a desert
  7. 14. Related to businesses and buying or selling things
  8. 16. Materials used in buildings to keep heat or cold out, making the inside temperature more comfortable
  9. 17. Areas with grass, trees, or plants in cities, like parks or gardens
  10. 20. The process where land becomes more like a desert, usually due to overuse or climate change
  11. 21. When there are too many people or vehicles in one place, leading to traffic jams or overcrowding
  12. 23. Roofs of buildings that are covered with plants to help reduce heat and improve the environment
  13. 24. A way of using resources that doesn’t harm the environment and can continue for a long time
  14. 25. The day-to-day conditions outside, like rain, sunshine, wind, or snow
  15. 28. A place where people cannot live because it’s too harsh or dangerous
  16. 29. The basic buildings, roads, and services (like electricity and water) needed for a place to function
Down
  1. 1. When people are forced to leave their homes, often due to war, disasters, or other problems
  2. 2. Soil that is rich in nutrients and good for growing plants
  3. 3. People who design cities and communities, deciding where buildings, roads, and parks should go
  4. 5. Using new and creative ideas to solve problems or make things better
  5. 10. Relating to the countryside, where there are fewer buildings and people than in cities
  6. 11. A lifestyle where people move from place to place, usually to find food or grazing land for animals
  7. 13. Rewards or benefits that encourage people to do something
  8. 14. The usual weather patterns in a certain area over a long period of time
  9. 15. Land that is good for growing crops
  10. 18. The process of more and more people moving into cities
  11. 19. Putting money or time into something with the hope that it will become more valuable in the future.
  12. 22. A system of bringing water to land to help crops grow, especially in dry areas
  13. 26. The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for food
  14. 27. Relating to cities or towns