Tongariro Volcanic Centre #1

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Across
  1. 3. Prevailing winds from the Tasman Sea.
  2. 7. Dry zone on the sheltered mountain side.
  3. 9. Desert area in a rain shadow zone.
  4. 10. Cold and harsh mountain environment.
  5. 12. Layered vegetation that varies with altitude.
  6. 13. Glacier-formed U-shaped valley between peaks.
  7. 14. Highest peak in the TVC at 2797 metres.
  8. 16. Hardy native grass in alpine zones.
  9. 18. Young cone-shaped volcano beside Tongariro.
  10. 19. Low land area between two volcanoes.
Down
  1. 1. Dense trees growing in fertile lower zones.
  2. 2. Rain created as moist air climbs mountains.
  3. 4. Volcanic soils that support native growth.
  4. 5. Direction a slope faces, affects sun and growth.
  5. 6. Vegetation changes in bands up mountains.
  6. 8. Large volcano with multiple craters and vents.
  7. 9. Explosive vent with red oxidised rocks.
  8. 11. Local climate affected by slope or height.
  9. 15. Height above sea level, affects vegetation.
  10. 17. Remains of forest destroyed by past eruptions.