Mountain Geography Terms

12345678910111213141516
Across
  1. 1. A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range
  2. 5. A flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above surrounding area
  3. 9. The lowest elevation area of a mountain that is permanently covered in snow
  4. 10. Winds that blow more frequently from one direction than from any other.
  5. 11. A long, narrow elevated section of a mountain
  6. 12. The edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing
  7. 14. A low point between two peaks
  8. 15. A long, steep slope at the edge of a plateau or ridge
Down
  1. 2. The side of a mountain facing the prevailing wind
  2. 3. Debris deposited by a glacier
  3. 4. The inclined surface of a mountain
  4. 6. Height above sea level
  5. 7. The bottom of a mountain
  6. 8. A low area between mountains
  7. 10. The area at the foot of a mountain
  8. 13. The side of a mountain sheltered from the prevailing wind
  9. 16. The highest point of a mountain