Across
- 2. Imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator, used to measure distances north or south of it.
- 6. Describes the physical and human characteristics that make a location unique.
- 7. A specific place on Earth, often described by coordinates of latitude and longitude.
- 10. Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources.
- 12. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, set at 0° longitude.
- 15. The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
- 17. An area that is defined by certain similar characteristics, such as climate, culture, or physical geography.
- 18. The process of making an area more urban, or city-like.
- 19. The study of populations, including their size, growth, and distribution.
Down
- 1. The branch of geography dealing with how human activity affects or is influenced by the Earth's surface.
- 3. The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
- 4. The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
- 5. The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.
- 8. The global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships.
- 9. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
- 11. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- 13. The science or practice of drawing maps.
- 14. Imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian.
- 16. How people adapt to, modify, and depend on their environment.
- 20. The way people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another.