Physical Geography Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. the space between two hills or mountains
  2. 4. to change the physical environment
  3. 6. a large body of salt water that covers the Earth
  4. 8. the process of broken down rock being transported away after being broken down
  5. 11. the branch of geography that studies the Earth's natural environments
  6. 13. the current, short-term condition of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and humidity.
  7. 14. an area of flat land
  8. 15. a measure of how far north or south something is from the equator
  9. 21. the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth
  10. 22. natural features of the Earth's surface
  11. 23. a place's height above or below sea level
  12. 24. the natural breakdown of rocks, soils, and minerals on the Earth's surface
  13. 25. a large mass of rock and earth that rises above the surrounding area, often forming a peak
Down
  1. 1. the natural plant life within an environment
  2. 3. a type of formal region with a similar climate, vegetation, and wildlife throughout
  3. 5. a large mass of land on Earth
  4. 7. the average, long-term condition of the atmosphere in a place, including temperature, precipitation, and humidity.
  5. 9. an area with dense tree cover that receives a high amount of rainfall
  6. 10. a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent
  7. 11. water (liquid or frozen) that forms in the atmosphere and falls to Earth's surface. Includes rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.)
  8. 12. to change behaviors or immediate surroundings to better fit the environment
  9. 16. animals found in the natural environment
  10. 17. a long, flowing body of water that empties into an ocean, sea, or lake
  11. 18. an area that receives very little precipitation/rain
  12. 19. to rely on the environment for natural resources
  13. 20. a body of water completely surrounded by land