Question

complete the crossword puzzle.
across

1. islands that form a protective barrier between the ocean and the mainland
2. an area with similar geographic characteristics that set it apart from surrounding areas
3. the usual weather in an area over a long period of time
4. the height of an object above a given level, usually sea level
5. a large area of elevated land that is relatively flat
6. the center of a particular activity or network
7. a measure of a locations distance north or south of the equator

down

1. a natural landform or body of water on earth
2. the study of earths surface and climate, and of human activity,
3. one of the halves of the earth as divided by the equator or by the prime meridian
4. a geographic border between two regions, where rivers produce waterfalls

Explanation:

For each clue, we identify the relevant geographical - related term.

• Across 3: Barrier islands form a protective barrier between the ocean and the mainland.
• Across 4: A region is an area with similar geographic characteristics.
• Across 7: Climate is the usual weather in an area over a long period.
• Across 9: Elevation is the height of an object above sea - level.
• Across 10: A plateau is a large area of elevated and relatively flat land.
• Across 11: A hub is the center of a particular activity or network.
• Down 1: A landform or water body is a natural feature on Earth.
• Down 2: Geography is the study of Earth's surface, climate, and human activity.
• Down 5: A hemisphere is one of the halves of the Earth.
• Down 6: A fall line is a geographic border where rivers produce waterfalls.
• Down 8: Latitude is a measure of a location's distance north or south of the equator.

Answer:

Across:

1. Barrier islands
2. Region
3. Climate
4. Elevation
5. Plateau
6. Hub

Down:

1. Landform
2. Geography
3. Hemisphere
4. Fall line
5. Latitude