Physical features

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Across
  1. 1. I'm a vast, open land, mostly flat and wide, With grasses and fields stretching far and wide. A habitat for animals, a place to roam. I'm a landscape where you can make a home. What am I, on the Earth's surface I lay?
  2. 3. I'm a line that's neither north nor south, In the middle of the Earth, I run with no drouth. I circle the globe, an imaginary band, Dividing the planet, you'll understand. What am I, around the world I go?
  3. 5. I'm a system of letters and numbers, you'll find, On a map, I help you locate and define. With rows and columns, I neatly align, To pinpoint a place, you'll think I'm just fine. What am I that guides your mapping design?
  4. 6. I display Earth's features, both high and low, Mountains, rivers, and valleys, don't you know. With colors and contours, I give the lay of the land, For travelers and hikers, I'm quite in demand. What am I, in the world of geography?
  5. 8. I'm a piece of paper, yet I hold the world's view, With lines and symbols, I guide you too. In folds and creases, I'm often found, Navigate the Earth, I'll help you around. What am I ?
  6. 9. I'm a place where it's lush, green, and dense, A haven for creatures, a vibrant defense. With towering trees and a constant downpour, I'm a treasure trove of life, that's for sure. What am I, in the heart of nature's plan?
Down
  1. 1. I'm not about terrain or natural sights, But borders, cities, and political rights. Nations, states, and capitals I display, To help you understand the world's array. What kind of map am I, can you say?
  2. 2. I'm a land of extremes, both hot and dry, Where cacti stand tall, reaching for the sky. With scorching sands and little rain to find, I'm a place where life persists, designed. What am I, where arid conditions apply?
  3. 4. In nature's grand theater, I take my place, Distinct habitats with a unique grace. From rainforests lush to deserts so dry, I determine where creatures live and why. What am I, in Earth's ecological zone?
  4. 7. I'm a line that marks a special place, From north to south, in an endless race. Greenwich, England is where I reside, Zero degrees, on which many maps decide. What am I, in the world's geography?