Across
- 1. Water stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock.
- 3. Responsible management of water resources to avoid waste.
- 7. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water scarcity.
- 8. The amount of rain that falls in a particular place and time.
- 10. The long-term weather patterns and conditions in a specific region.
- 16. The presence and accessibility of water resources in a given area.
- 17. The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.
- 19. The concentration of salt in water or soil.
- 20. The movement of water in rivers, like the Amazon River.
- 22. A large landmass, such as Australia, surrounded by oceans.
- 25. The process of converting seawater into freshwater for drinking.
Down
- 2. A man-made or natural water storage area, often formed by dams.
- 4. The degree to which rainfall amounts change from year to year.
- 5. Any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain and snow.
- 6. Water that is not salty, suitable for drinking and irrigation.
- 9. The practice of using resources in a way that preserves them.
- 11. A measure of the air's moisture content expressed as a percentage.
- 12. The transformation of fertile land into desert due to factors like climate change and human activity.
- 13. The artificial application of water to assist in crop growth.
- 14. The amount of water vapor present in the air.
- 15. A low-lying area where water flows and collects, like the Lake Eyre Basin.
- 18. The process by which water is removed or flows away.
- 21. The area where rainwater flows into a river, lake, or reservoir.
- 23. An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.
- 24. Areas with waterlogged soil and specialized vegetation.