World Geography Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. – the act of moving to a new country to live there permanently
- 4. Region – an area of the Earth’s surface that is unified by a measurable physical or human characteristic
- 5. Factor – a reason that causes people to leave their current location, such as war, poverty, or lack of jobs
- 6. – a spatial division of the Earth’s surface that shares a common characteristic
- 9. Landscape – the physical setting created by humans that reflects the identity and culture of the area
- 12. System – an economic system where decisions about production and consumption are made by individuals and businesses in the marketplace
- 13. – a specific point on the Earth’s surface
- 14. – an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics
- 15. – a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life
- 18. – a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Down
- 1. – behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
- 3. Economic System – an economic system in which some large-scale business enterprises are government-owned and operated for the benefit of society
- 5. Region – an area of the Earth’s surface that is defined by a perception of the people living there or by the general society and may not be based on objective data
- 7. – the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates
- 8. Economic System – an economic system in which the means of production are owned by the government for governmental control of resources
- 10. Enterprise – an economic system in which businesses operate largely free from government intervention
- 11. – a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
- 14. Factor – a reason that attracts people to a new location, such as job opportunities, safety, or better living conditions
- 16. – something that contributes to a result or outcome
- 17. Region – an area of the Earth’s surface that is defined by an interaction or connectivity