what makes a region?

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Across
  1. 4. material sources of wealth that occurs in a natural state and has economic value.
  2. 7. the art or science of government
  3. 8. the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Down
  1. 1. form or manner of verbal expression
  2. 2. A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character
  3. 3. the whole number of people or inhabitants
  4. 5. the service and worship of God or the supernatural
  5. 6. condition of the weather at a place usually over a period of years