River Processes Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Physical Geography has 11 clues. Answers range from 7 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
The surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water.
The force of moving water breaking rock.
The load strikes the bed and bank of the river and wears it away.
Rock particles break up as they rub against each other.
When chemicals in the water help break down rock. Carbonic acid dissolves limestone.
As a river moves from source to the sea, it carries its load.
Large pebbles and stones are rolled and dragged along the river bed by the force of the water.
Small pebbles are bounced along the river bed.
Tiny particles are held in suspension in the water.
Dissolved minerals like limestone is carried in solution (it cannot be seen). (Transportation)
The river drops off the material that it was carrying.
