Landforms and maps
Across
- 2. Water ecosystems, such as swamps, marshes, and mudflats.
- 3. Sandy, pebbly or rocky shore of a body of water.
- 6. A map that shows the boundaries of countries, states, and counties.
- 8. Any inlet of an ocean, sea or lake that extends into the land.
- 11. Dry area of land having very little rainfall or plant life.
- 13. A piece of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
- 15. A steep fall or flow of water from a higher elevation.
- 17. A body of land completely surrounded by water.
- 19. A natural depression in the earth’s surface, usually holding water.
- 21. A deep, hollowed-out area, often found in the side of a cliff or hill.
- 23. A map that shows transportation routes and roads in a particular area.
- 24. A raised, flat area of land that is higher than surrounding land.
- 25. A large, steep area of land which usually rises more than 1,000 feet.
Down
- 1. A deep, narrow valley, usually with steep sides and a river running through it.
- 2. A map that shows climate and weather conditions, such as temperatures, rain, and snow.
- 4. A raised area of land, not as high as a mountain.
- 5. Long, low area of land between hills or mountain ranges.
- 7. Narrow strip of land that connects 2 large landmasses and separates 2 bodies of water.
- 9. A map that shows naturally made landmarks, such as rivers, lakes, and mountains.
- 10. Flat-topped, elevated landform.
- 12. a large, natural stream which flows into a larger body of water.
- 14. an area of land that is lower than the land around it.
- 16. large body of year round ice and snow that moves slowly across the land.
- 18. a narrow piece of land projecting into the sea.
- 20. a body of water completely surrounded by land.
- 22. A mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, gas, or gas erupt.