Across
- 6. land that’s rich farmlands composed of clay, silt, sand, or gravel deposited by running water
- 7. broadened seaward end of a river, where the river’s currents meet the ocean’s tides
- 8. large landmass that’s similar to a continent, but smaller than a continent
- 10. a set of closely grouped islands, like the Maldives
- 11. high water brought by a cyclone that swamps low-lying areas
Down
- 1. seasonal winds, especially in South Asia
- 2. religion of many in India
- 3. a violent storm with fierce winds and heavy rain, one of the most extreme weather patterns in Southwest Asia
- 4. ringlike coral islands or string of small islands surrounding a lagoon
- 5. 1,500-mile-long system of parallel ranges that included Mount Everest
- 9. sacred river that Hindus believe is the home of goddess Ganga, a very important river in South Asia