Water in the world

2. Large, slow-moving masses of ice that form over many years from compacted snow.
4. A resource that cannot be easily replenished once it is consumed.
8. An area where water is collected by the natural landscape, often leading to a reservoir or river.
9. An underground layer of water-bearing rock or sediments that stores groundwater.
11. A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.
12. Water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.
13. A structure built across a river to control the flow of water and create a reservoir.
14. The careful management and protection of natural resources to prevent depletion.
15. A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
17. Resource A material or substance found in nature that is used by living organisms.
18. The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.

1. Water stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and rock formations.
3. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water.
5. The total amount of water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
6. Water that flows over the surface of the land, often after precipitation.
7. The typical weather patterns in a region over a long period.
8. The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.
10. The process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor.
12. An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain.
16. A situation where a resource is in short supply.