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