Weathering and Erosion Study Guide Crossword
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Down:
1) Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing what they're made of. Example: Ice Wedging, tree roots breaking rocks.3) Areas of Earth formed by water moving through rock layers over time. Example: Caves and caverns.5) When weathered rock or sediment is dropped off in a new location. Example: Sand building up at the mouth of a river to form a delta.6) Water found beneath Earth's surface that can cause chemical weathering. Example: Groundwater dissolving minerals to form caverns.8) Large masses of ice that move slowly over land, picking up rocks and soil. Example: Glaciers carving out U-shaped valleys in mountain ranges. |
Across:
2) The outer area of Earth that makes up the physical features we see, like mountains, valleys, and plains. Example: The Grand Canyon, beaches, and sand dunes.4) Small pieces of rock, soil or organic material that are moved by erosion. Example: Pebbles, sand, silt.7) The physical or chemical breakdown of rock due to water, wind or ice. Example: Rainwater dissolving limestone or wind breaking rock into sand.9) Rocks are changed chemically, often by water, air, or acids. Example: Limestone dissolving in acidic rainwater to form caves.10) The relocation of sediment by wind, water, or ice. Example: A river carrying soil downstream. |
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