Earthquake Crossword Puzzle
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Plate Tectonics & Volcanoes has 12 clues. Answers range from 5 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
The study of earthquakes.
A __________ is a break in the Earth's crust along which blocks of crust slide relative to another.
The sudden return of elastically deformed rock to it's original shape.
__________ motion occurs when two plates slip past each other.
___________ motion occurs where two plates pull away from each other.
____________ motion occurs where two plates push together.
The scientists who study earthquakes.
The largest and most active earthquake zone that lies along the plate boundaries surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
Most earthquakes take place near the edges of ______________
____________ deformation leads to earthquakes.
____________ deformation does not lead to earthquakes.
Earthquake ___________ are places where a large number of faults are located.
