Across
- 2. The movement of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure, which can influence weather patterns and shape landforms.
- 4. Any form of moisture that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 5. An extended period of abnormally low precipitation, resulting in a shortage of water that can negatively affect the environment and agriculture.
- 8. A powerful tropical cyclone with strong winds and heavy rain, capable of causing significant damage to the environment and human settlements.
- 9. A vent or fissure in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape to the surface.
- 10. The plants and plant life of a particular area or region, including trees, shrubs, grasses, and other forms of flora.
- 12. An overflow of water that submerges normally dry land, caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or other factors.
- 13. A large mass of ice formed over many years that moves slowly downhill under its weight, eroding and shaping the landscape.
Down
- 1. A natural feature or shape of the land's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plains, or plateaus.
- 3. The gradual buildup or collection of something, such as snow, water, or debris.
- 6. A low area of land between two higher points, often formed by the erosion of a river or glacier.
- 7. A measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of an object or environment.
- 11. matter Any substance derived from living organisms, such as plant material, animal waste, or decomposing organisms, that is used to enrich soil and support plant growth.