Classic Crosswords Geography Medium — Set 28
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🌍 Geography Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A key on a map that explains what the symbols mean
- 3 The line separating one country or area from another
- 5 A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one
- 7 A very small town in the countryside
- 8 The direction between north and east
Down
- 1 A large flat area of land that is higher than the land around it
- 4 A drawing showing features of an area like roads and rivers
- 6 A large area of land with shared features
Answers
- 2 Across: A key on a map that explains what the symbols mean (6)LEGEND
- 3 Across: The line separating one country or area from another (6)BORDER
- 5 Across: A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one (9)TRIBUTARY
- 7 Across: A very small town in the countryside (7)VILLAGE
- 8 Across: The direction between north and east (9)NORTHEAST
- 1 Down: A large flat area of land that is higher than the land around it (7)PLATEAU
- 4 Down: A drawing showing features of an area like roads and rivers (3)MAP
- 6 Down: A large area of land with shared features (6)REGION
🌍 Geography Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 The wide part of a river where it meets the sea
- 4 An area of wet spongy ground with trees and plants
- 5 A piece of land almost surrounded by water on three sides
- 7 An area of land that is covered with shallow water
- 8 A sheltered area of water where ships can dock safely
Down
- 2 The relationship between distances on a map and real distances
- 3 One of the large bodies of salt water covering most of Earth
- 6 A flat grassland with scattered trees in a warm region
Answers
- 1 Across: The wide part of a river where it meets the sea (7)ESTUARY
- 4 Across: An area of wet spongy ground with trees and plants (5)SWAMP
- 5 Across: A piece of land almost surrounded by water on three sides (9)PENINSULA
- 7 Across: An area of land that is covered with shallow water (7)WETLAND
- 8 Across: A sheltered area of water where ships can dock safely (6)HARBOR
- 2 Down: The relationship between distances on a map and real distances (5)SCALE
- 3 Down: One of the large bodies of salt water covering most of Earth (5)OCEAN
- 6 Down: A flat grassland with scattered trees in a warm region (7)SAVANNA
🌍 Geography Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A large body of fresh water surrounded by land
- 5 A round model of the Earth
- 7 A mountain that can erupt with lava and ash
- 9 A sudden shaking of the ground
- 10 The direction toward the top of a map
Down
- 1 A raised area of land smaller than a mountain
- 2 The relationship between distances on a map and real distances
- 3 An area of land that is covered with shallow water
- 6 A very high area of land with steep sides
- 8 A large flat area of land with few trees
Answers
- 4 Across: A large body of fresh water surrounded by land (4)LAKE
- 5 Across: A round model of the Earth (5)GLOBE
- 7 Across: A mountain that can erupt with lava and ash (7)VOLCANO
- 9 Across: A sudden shaking of the ground (10)EARTHQUAKE
- 10 Across: The direction toward the top of a map (5)NORTH
- 1 Down: A raised area of land smaller than a mountain (4)HILL
- 2 Down: The relationship between distances on a map and real distances (5)SCALE
- 3 Down: An area of land that is covered with shallow water (7)WETLAND
- 6 Down: A very high area of land with steep sides (8)MOUNTAIN
- 8 Down: A large flat area of land with few trees (5)PLAIN
🌍 Geography Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 One half of the Earth
- 4 The wide part of a river where it meets the sea
- 7 A large body of fresh water surrounded by land
- 9 A piece of land completely surrounded by water
- 10 A place where water flows over the edge of a cliff
Down
- 1 A piece of land almost surrounded by water on three sides
- 3 The height of a place above sea level
- 5 A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea or a lake
- 6 A huge slow-moving mass of ice
- 8 A place where people live that is smaller than a city
Answers
- 2 Across: One half of the Earth (10)HEMISPHERE
- 4 Across: The wide part of a river where it meets the sea (7)ESTUARY
- 7 Across: A large body of fresh water surrounded by land (4)LAKE
- 9 Across: A piece of land completely surrounded by water (6)ISLAND
- 10 Across: A place where water flows over the edge of a cliff (9)WATERFALL
- 1 Down: A piece of land almost surrounded by water on three sides (9)PENINSULA
- 3 Down: The height of a place above sea level (9)ELEVATION
- 5 Down: A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea or a lake (5)RIVER
- 6 Down: A huge slow-moving mass of ice (7)GLACIER
- 8 Down: A place where people live that is smaller than a city (4)TOWN
🌍 Geography Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A tool with a magnetic needle that always points north
- 3 A raised area of land smaller than a mountain
- 4 A large area of land with shared features
- 8 A small narrow river
Down
- 1 A place where water flows naturally out of the ground
- 5 The wide part of a river where it meets the sea
- 6 A green area in a desert with water and plants
- 7 The direction toward the top of a map
Answers
- 2 Across: A tool with a magnetic needle that always points north (7)COMPASS
- 3 Across: A raised area of land smaller than a mountain (4)HILL
- 4 Across: A large area of land with shared features (6)REGION
- 8 Across: A small narrow river (6)STREAM
- 1 Down: A place where water flows naturally out of the ground (6)SPRING
- 5 Down: The wide part of a river where it meets the sea (7)ESTUARY
- 6 Down: A green area in a desert with water and plants (5)OASIS
- 7 Down: The direction toward the top of a map (5)NORTH
Solver Notes
- 2. A key on a map that explains what the symbols mean
- 3. The line separating one country or area from another
- 5. A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one
- 7. A very small town in the countryside
- 8. The direction between north and east
- 1. A large flat area of land that is higher than the land around it
- 4. A drawing showing features of an area like roads and rivers
- 6. A large area of land with shared features
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