Natural world
Across
- 3. a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
- 6. a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
- 8. a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
- 9. a large body of water surrounded by land.
- 12. a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young.
- 14. a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing.
- 15. an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics.
Down
- 1. a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
- 2. a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.
- 4. plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area or habitat.
- 5. a very large expanse of sea, in particular, each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.
- 7. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- 10. having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
- 11. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
- 13. the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.