Across
- 2. A wetland area with shallow water, trees, and plants, providing a unique habitat for diverse wildlife, such as alligators and frogs.
- 5. A vast body of saltwater that covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and is home to a wide variety of aquatic life.
- 8. A large area covered with trees, plants, and wildlife, providing a habitat for many living creatures.
- 9. A flowing body of freshwater that moves from higher to lower ground, often starting in the mountains and flowing into the sea.
- 11. A vast, open area of grassland, with few trees, often found in North America and home to grazing animals like buffalo.
- 13. A mountain with an opening that allows molten rock, ash, and gas from deep within the Earth to escape onto the surface.
Down
- 1. A piece of land surrounded by water that is smaller than a continent, often supporting its own ecosystems and in some cases, unique species.
- 3. A large landform that rises high above the surrounding terrain, often with steep sides and a pointed or rounded peak.
- 4. A dry, barren area with very little rain or water, often characterized by sand, rocks, and extreme temperatures.
- 6. A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from years of snowfall, found in high mountains or cold polar regions.
- 7. reef A delicate undersea ecosystem formed by the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral polyps, supporting a rich biodiversity of marine life.
- 10. A dense, tropical wood land with lots of rain and warm temperatures, supporting a great variety of plants and animals.
- 12. A large underground chamber in a hill or cliff, formed by natural processes, and potentially home to unique animals like bats or cave spiders.