Geograpgical Terms/definitions Crossword

Capable of being decomposed through the actions of micro organisms
the long-term precipitation and temperature patterns of an area
the process in which water in the atmosphere cools and changes from a gaseous state into a liquid state
clearing forests to way for housing or agriculture development
a procedure invloves rotation of crops
man-made project to divert the water from a river
the transformation of land once suitable for agriculture into desert
describes species that occur naturally in only one region
the wearing down of soil and rocks on the Earth's surface by the action of elements
a process in which water bodies recieve excess nutrients that stimulate excessive plant growth
seeds or food with other DNA that has been altered by genetic engineering techniques
increased ability of the Earth's atmosphere to trap heat
the sensation felt when a person has not had enough to eat
the facilities, services and installations needed for a society
plant in the hibiscus family that has long fibres useul making paper, rope and coarse cloth
city with more than 10 million inhabitants
the supply of water by artificial means to agricultural areas where there is a shortage
water that is absorbed into the ground, flows downward and collects above an impermable layer or rock