Across
- 3. A slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow.
- 5. A sudden spark of electricity in the atmosphere, often occurring during storms.
- 6. A dry, barren area of land, often covered with sand and little vegetation.
- 9. A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings.
- 12. A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
- 13. The expanse above the Earth, often seen as blue during the day and dark at night.
- 14. The grain or ripened ovule of a flowering plant, capable of growing into a new plant.
- 15. The apparent line where the Earth meets the sky.
- 16. A small, smooth stone, often found along rivers or beaches.
- 18. The nut of an oak tree, typically containing a single seed.
- 19. Animals living freely in their natural habitat.
- 23. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by tectonic movements.
- 27. A part of a tree that grows from the main stem and supports leaves or flowers.
- 28. A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.
- 30. A small body of still water, usually smaller than a lake.
- 31. The bottom of a river, typically covered with sand or rocks.
- 32. The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients.
- 35. The flower or blossoms of a plant, often signaling the arrival of spring.
- 36. A field of grass or wildflowers, often found in rural areas.
- 37. The large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
Down
- 1. The movement of air from high to low pressure areas.
- 2. A rupture in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are expelled.
- 4. A common type of vegetation with narrow green leaves, often covering meadows or lawns.
- 7. The light emitted by the sun, which sustains life on Earth.
- 8. Frozen precipitation consisting of small ice crystals, forming snowflakes.
- 10. A vast body of saltwater that covers much of the Earth's surface.
- 11. A visible mass of condensed water vapor suspended in the sky.
- 12. A steep face of rock and earth, often found along coasts or rivers.
- 13. The top layer of the Earth's surface, consisting of rock and organic material.
- 17. A light wind, often refreshing and gentle.
- 20. A large body of water surrounded by land.
- 21. Water that falls from the sky as droplets due to condensation.
- 22. A type of fungus that grows above ground and has a stalk and cap.
- 24. A wetland area typically dominated by grasses and reeds.
- 25. A swirling body of water that can occur in rivers, oceans, or lakes.
- 26. The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
- 29. A submerged ridge of rock, coral, or sand near the surface of the water.
- 33. The sound produced by lightning during a storm.
- 34. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air.
