Rivers, Water Systems, and Food Production

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Across
  1. 3. A flat area near a river that often floods and creates fertile soil.
  2. 6. Australia’s longest river, crucial for irrigation and farming.
  3. 9. The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
  4. 10. Managing water resources carefully to ensure future availability.
  5. 12. An underground layer of rock that holds water used for farming and drinking.
Down
  1. 1. The process of supplying water to crops using canals, pipes, or sprinklers.
  2. 2. The level below which the ground is saturated with water.
  3. 4. A long period of time with little or no rain, affecting crops and water supply.
  4. 5. The study of water, its movement, and its effects on the environment.
  5. 7. A major river that connects to the Murray River.
  6. 8. A low-lying area where water collects and supports agriculture.
  7. 11. A structure built to transport water over long distances.