Igneous Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 13 clues. Answers range from 4 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the chemical makeup of a rock AND one of the two main criteria used to classify rocks
the size, shape, and position of the grains in a rock AND one of the two main criteria used to classify rocks
from fire (latin)
rocks formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies
igneous rocks that form beneath the Earth's surface or in the earth
igneous rocks that form above the Earth's surface
the texture of extrusive igneous rocks that cool quickly outside the Earth's crust and have small or no grains
the texture of intrusive igneous rocks that cool slowly inside the Earth's crust and have large, visible grains
a large, irregularly shaped igneous intrusion- Stone Mountain (GA) is an example
the terms used to describe the composition of igenous rocks that are dark in color, more dense, and rich in elements like magnesium and others
the term used describe the composition of igenous rocks that are light in color, less dense, and rich in elements like potassium, aluminum, silicon and sodium
molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface
molten rock found above the Earth's surface
