Across
- 3. The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees. Longitude lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- 4. A landmass that is surrounded by water on three sides but is still connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.
- 6. A large continuous mass of land, typically divided into seven major regions: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia (Oceania), and South America.
- 9. An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- 10. A group of islands clustered together in a specific area, typically forming a chain or cluster in the ocean.
Down
- 1. The process by which rocks, soil, and other surface materials are worn away by natural forces such as wind, water, ice, or biological activity.
- 2. A landform formed at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, typically characterized by the deposition of sediment carried by the river.
- 3. A cold, treeless biome found in polar or high-altitude regions, characterized by short growing seasons, low temperatures, and permafrost.
- 5. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. Latitude lines run parallel to the equator.
- 7. - Primary*: This refers to the study of the Earth's physical features, environment, and the relationship between people and their surroundings. It focuses on understanding landforms, climate, resources, and the spatial arrangement of various elements on Earth
- 8. A flat or gently sloping elevated area, often with steep cliffs or edges. Plateaus can be found on land or in regions such as plateaus in the ocean.
