World Geography

3. Meridian The zero-degree longitude line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
6. A flat elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area.
7. A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, or plains.
10. A cold, treeless region found in the Arctic and on mountain tops.
11. The arrangement of natural and artificial physical features of an area.
12. A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow.
14. Resource Materials from the Earth that are used by humans, such as water, minerals, and forests.
15. The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a particular group of people.
18. The number of people living in a particular area.
19. The imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

1. A dry, barren area of land with little rainfall and sparse vegetation.
2. A landform created by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river.
4. The average weather conditions of a region over a long period of time.
5. One of the seven large landmasses on Earth.
7. Imaginary lines that run north-south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
8. A visual representation of an area showing physical or political features.
9. An area defined by common features such as geography, culture, or climate.
13. A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
16. Imaginary lines that run east-west and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
17. A half of the Earth, usually divided into Northern and Southern or Eastern and Western.