Mountain Environments

3. The slanted side of a hill or mountain.
5. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
6. A very high area of land that rises steeply above the surrounding land.
8. Reserve An area of forest that is protected by the government to preserve trees and wildlife.
9. Shadow A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain where little rain falls.
11. Natural features of the Earth’s surface such as mountains, valleys, and plains.
13. The side of a mountain or island that is sheltered from the wind and receives less rainfall.
14. Species Plants or animals that originally belong to a particular place.
16. The natural home or environment where plants and animals live.

1. A large area of flat or gently rolling land.
2. A raised area of land that is smaller and lower than a mountain.
4. Area A place set aside by law to conserve wildlife, plants, and natural features.
7. Range A group or chain of mountains that are connected together.
10. A large area of high, flat land.
12. The highest point at the top of a mountain.
15. The side of a mountain or island that faces the wind and usually receives more rainfall.