Across
- 1. ____ region - an area defined by one or more shared characteristics, such as political boundaries, climate, language, or economic activity.
- 4. warm climate all year round
- 8. The clearing or cutting down of trees and forests, often to make way for farming or building.
- 10. ____ map - type of map that focuses on a specific theme or subject area, such as climate, population density, economic activity, or natural resources.
- 12. a peninsula and the mainland are connected by it
- 14. variety of plants, animals, and other organisms.
- 16. to the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
- 17. ____ mortality rate - refers to the number of babies who die before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a specific area or country.
- 20. ____ countries - These are countries with higher income levels, advanced technology, and strong infrastructure. People in developed countries generally have better access to education, healthcare, and a higher standard of living. Examples include countries like the United States, Germany, and Japan.
- 21. A long period of time with little or no rain, causing a shortage of water.
- 22. ____ climate zone - is characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons, including warm summers and cool winters.
- 24. ____ climate zone - is characterized by consistently warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year.
- 26. known as the boreal forest, is a vast forested region characterized by cold temperatures, long winters, and short summers.
Down
- 2. When people move from one place to live in another, either within a country or to a new country.
- 3. refers to the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. It makes and enforces laws, manages public policy, and oversees the administration of services and resources.
- 5. ____ developed countries - These are countries with lower income levels, less industrialization, and weaker infrastructure. People in these countries often have limited access to education, healthcare, and technology, and many rely on farming for their livelihood. Examples include countries like Haiti or Afghanistan.
- 6. ____ Rainforest - area with the most biodiversity
- 7. ____ region - are made up of different places that are linked together and function as a unit.
- 9. _____ sea levels - When the level of the ocean gets higher due to melting ice and warming water, which can cause flooding in low-lying areas.
- 11. refers to the beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and traditions shared by a group of people.
- 13. ____ energy - the radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using various technologies, such as solar panels, to generate electricity, heat, or provide other forms of power.
- 15. ____ of living - refers to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a person or community.
- 18. ____ region - is based on people’s perceptions, feelings, or attitudes about a place, rather than formal boundaries.
- 19. ____ climate zone - refers to regions located near the North and South Poles, characterized by extremely cold temperatures, limited precipitation, and distinct seasonal variations
- 23. group of islands
- 25. A special kind of thematic map in which the size of a country is based on some statistic other than land area