Across
- 6. Low-lying areas adjacent to rivers or streams that are prone to flooding when water levels rise.
- 10. the process by which sediment, such as sand, silt, and clay, is deposited in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, often impacting water quality and aquatic habitats.
- 11. The process by which water is removed or directed off of an area, typically referring to the movement of surface water through channels or pipes.
- 15. a mass of ice and overlying snow that moves slowly down a mountain slope under the influence of gravity
- 17. a tornado over water that is over 72 mph (119 km/h)
- 19. The careful management and protection of natural resources, including water, land, and wildlife, to prevent depletion or degradation.
- 20. low-lying area of land where the soil is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, creating unique habitats for diverse plant and animal species.
Down
- 1. an area of land in which all water present eventually drains into one large main water body
- 2. AN AREA WITH A SMALL LOCALIZED CLIMATE THAT DIFFERS FROM THE CLIMATE AROUND IT
- 3. The introduction of harmful or toxic substances into the environment, such as chemicals, sewage, or plastic, which can adversely affect water quality and ecosystems.
- 4. A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, that flows towards an ocean, sea, or a lake
- 5. the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.
- 7. The natural environment or home of a particular plant or animal species, including the physical elements such as water, shelter, and food sources.
- 8. refers to the land area drained by a river and its tributaries.
- 9. The variety of life forms found in a particular ecosystem or habitat, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, which contributes to the resilience and stability of ecosystems.
- 12. The scientific study of water, including its distribution, movement, and properties, both on the Earth's surface and underground.
- 13. a cycle that collects precipitation, which then flows through rivers and streams, eventually returning to the ocean or evaporating back into the atmosphere.
- 14. a geographic feature that separates one watershed from another it could be a ridge, hill, or even a mountain range.
- 16. The flow of water, often from precipitation, over the land surface and into streams, rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.
- 18. An underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that holds groundwater and supplies wells and springs with water.