Landforms

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Across
  1. 2. A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface with steep slopes and a peak, often formed by tectonic plate collisions.
  2. 5. A hot spring that periodically erupts with a pressurized column of hot water and steam.
  3. 7. A ridge of rock, sand, or coral at or near the surface of the water.
  4. 8. A naturally elevated area of land, usually lower and less steep than a mountain, with a smoother summit.
  5. 9. A hill or ridge made of sand, formed by wind and often found in deserts.
  6. 10. A high-elevation area with a large, flat top, often separated from surrounding land by steep slopes.
  7. 11. A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and is surrounded by water on both sides.
  8. 12. A gently sloping strip of land along the edge of a body of water, composed of loose particles like sand or stones.
  9. 13. A wide, flat area of land that can be covered by grasslands, deserts, or forests.
  10. 14. A land form formed by the eruption of lava, ash, and gases onto the Earth's surface
  11. 15. an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
  12. 17. A hot, dry region that receives very little rainfall, often characterized by sand dunes.
Down
  1. 1. A naturally flowing body of water that moves in a stream across the land.
  2. 3. A group or chain of islands clustered closely together in a sea or ocean.
  3. 4. A piece of land that extends into a body of water but is connected to a larger landmass
  4. 6. A land form created when a river deposits sediment at the mouth where it meets a larger, slow-moving body of water.
  5. 11. A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water, whether in an ocean, lake, or river.
  6. 14. A low-lying area of land located between hills or mountains, typically with a V-shape or U-shape formed by erosion.
  7. 15. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over a long period.
  8. 16. A narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water.