The Murray River

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Across
  1. 4. Area from which rainfall flows into the river
  2. 6. Flat land next to the river prone to flooding
  3. 10. Excess salt in the water harming ecosystems
  4. 12. Farming enabled by the Murray’s water supply
  5. 16. Smaller rivers that flow into a larger river
  6. 17. Large freshwater fish native to the Murray River
  7. 20. Transport of goods and people along the river
  8. 21. Rivers and streams forming the river network
Down
  1. 1. Protection of natural resources and habitats
  2. 2. Areas of land saturated with water and rich in life
  3. 3. A severe lack of rainfall impacting the river
  4. 5. Original people with cultural ties to the Murray
  5. 7. The country where the Murray River is located
  6. 8. Contaminants entering the river from human activity
  7. 9. Use of water from the river to support farming
  8. 11. Community of plants, animals, and environment
  9. 13. Study of water movement in the river system
  10. 14. Abbreviation for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority
  11. 15. Managing resources to meet present and future needs
  12. 18. The main river discussed in the text
  13. 19. Area drained by the Murray and its tributaries