Across
- 1. An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
- 3. The process of a region expanding its economy by developing new industries or areas of economic activity.
- 4. Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
- 8. The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.
- 9. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- 10. A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
- 11. The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
- 13. The protection and preservation of natural resources.
- 14. Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and the manufacturing of goods.
- 16. Related to the countryside rather than towns or cities.
- 17. The number of people living per unit of area, such as a square mile.
- 18. The system of how money is made and used within a region.
Down
- 1. Related to the period of colonization or the colonies established by a country.
- 2. Laws or regulations enacted by a government body.
- 5. An organization of businesspeople designed to promote and protect the interests of the business community.
- 6. The basic physical systems of a state, including roads, bridges, and utilities.
- 7. Materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain, such as timber, oil, or minerals.
- 12. Any form of water, such as rain, snow, or sleet, that falls to the ground.
- 15. Related to cities or towns.