Facts About Earth’s Surface

1. Raised land lower than a mountain.
6. Very high land with steep sides.
9. Average weather conditions of a place over a long period.
10. Hot all year, found near the Equator.
11. Sugar cane, bananas, cocoa, and coffee grow well in this zone.
12. The relationship between people and their surroundings is termed human environment ________.
13. About three-fourths of Earth’s surface is covered by this.
14. Climatic zone with moderate temperatures and seasons.
15. Outer layer of the Earth that includes land and water.
17. Very cold climatic zone near the poles.
19. Flat land raised above surrounding areas.

1. Land and water together influence climate, settlement patterns, and ________.
2. About one-fourth of Earth’s surface is covered by this.
3. Oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes are examples of these.
4. Low land between hills or mountains.
5. Large, flat, low-lying land often used for farming.
7. How people use resources to earn a living.
8. A flowing body of freshwater.
16. Land next to the sea or ocean.
18. The part of Earth’s surface where people live, farm, and build.