Land - Crossword Labs

6. connected series of mountains
7. the outside part or uppermost layer of something (often used when describing its texture, form, or extent)
9. a piece of land surrounded by water
11. a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
12. a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
13. a dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
14. gorge or ravine cut in the surface of the earth by running water; the sides are steep and form cliffs

1. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill
2. an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain that is raised significantly above the surrounding area, often with one or more sides with steep slopes
3. a group of islands. A sea or stretch of water containing many islands
4. a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water
5. an elongated lowland between ranges of mountains, hills, or other uplands, often having a river or stream running along the bottom
8. the variations in elevation of an area of the earth's surface
10. a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed