Natural features
Across
- 3. A steep, vertical, or nearly vertical rock face or precipice, typically found along coastlines or riverbanks.
- 5. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
- 11. Mounds or ridges of sand formed by wind action, commonly found in desert landscapes and coastal areas.
- 13. A large, flowing body of water that typically empties into an ocean, sea, or lake and is fed by tributaries.
- 14. An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can erupt, forming a mountain or hill.
- 15. A disturbance that travels through water, characterized by the rise and fall of the surface, often caused by wind or seismic activity.
Down
- 1. A dense forest typically found in tropical areas, characterized by high rainfall, biodiversity, and a variety of plant and animal species.
- 2. A barren area of land with little precipitation, resulting in scant vegetation and extreme temperature variations.
- 4. A large inland body of standing water, usually freshwater, but can also be saltwater.
- 6. A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, typically characterized by steep slopes, a defined summit, and significant elevation.
- 7. A vast body of saltwater that covers nearly three-quarters of the Earth's surface and is divided into several large bodies, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
- 8. A natural underground space large enough for a human to enter, formed by geological processes such as erosion.
- 9. A term used to describe a waterfall, where water cascades over a vertical drop or cliff.
- 10. A sandy or pebbly area along the shore of an ocean, sea, lake, or river, often used for recreation.
- 12. A large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean and is partially enclosed by land.