Geology Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 18 clues. Answers range from 3 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A vent for extrusive igneous rock
Igneous rock that cools slowly below the surface of the earth
Comes from metamorphosed quartz sandstone
The name comes from the Greek word "to split"
Limestone is the protolith of this
The process of breaking rock into smaller pieces
A common rock forming mineral
A horizontal igneous intrusion
Prefix meaning new
A very lightweight extrusive rock filled with air bubbles
The name of molten igneous rock under the surface of the earth
Volcanic glass
A common intrusive igneous rock
An agent of metamorphism resulting from the weight of rock above
The process of turning to stone
Metamorphic rock that comes from shale
The common name for extrusive igneous rock
Cutting across layers
