Across
- 4. where a particular point or object exists on the Earth
- 7. the largest river in the United States (not the longest)
- 8. used to determine the exact, or absolute, location of something on Earth.
- 12. refers to all of the physical processes that create many of the earth's physical features.
- 13. the way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.
- 14. the part of the earth that supports life.
- 15. condition of the atmosphere in one place over a short period of time
Down
- 1. an area of land that has a common feature
- 2. Oceans, lakes, rivers, underground water, and other bodies of water which make up part of the earth.
- 3. the process of moving salt from water to make it drinkable.
- 5. part of the earth which is all land and the earth's crust
- 6. a thin layer of gases extending above the planet's surface.
- 9. the travel of people, things and ideas from one place to another
- 10. the physical and human characteristics of a location
- 11. the average weather conditions as measured over many years.
- 16. USA's type of government, when people vote on elected officials and those officials make decisions on behalf of the people.