Across
- 2. The growth of cities as more people move there.
- 3. A reason people leave an area, like war or lack of jobs.
- 6. A reason people move to an area, like better jobs or schools.
- 7. The progress of a country or area in terms of economy, health, and quality of life.
- 9. The world’s largest rodent, found in South America.
- 11. A large area with similar plants, animals, and climate, like a desert or rainforest.
- 15. A continent in the Southern Hemisphere, home to countries like Brazil and Argentina.
- 17. How something affects jobs, money, and businesses.
- 18. An area where many people live close together.
- 19. Using resources in a way that meets present needs without harming the future.
- 20. An area where few people live, with lots of empty space.
- 22. The daily conditions of the atmosphere, like rain, sunshine, or wind.
- 23. The countryside, with fewer people and more open space.
- 25. A criminal group that makes and sells illegal drugs.
- 26. A hot, wet forest near the equator, full of plants and animals.
Down
- 1. Dishonest behavior by people in power, like bribery.
- 4. How something affects people's lives and communities.
- 5. The shape of the land, including hills, mountains, and valleys.
- 8. A specific location on Earth.
- 9. The usual weather patterns in a place over 30 year period.
- 10. A city or town with lots of buildings and people.
- 12. A famous area in South America known for drug production.
- 13. The movement of people from one place to another.
- 14. A small, crocodile-like reptile found in South America.
- 16. Natural changes to the Earth, like erosion, earthquakes, or weathering.
- 21. A dry area with little rain and few plants.
- 24. Changes that help people, animals, or plants survive in their environment.