Geology Crossword Puzzle
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 13 clues. Answers range from 4 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the physical breakdown of rock, creating in smaller fragments
the physical breakup of rock due to the expansion of freezing water in cracks and crevices
a buildup of rock debris at the base of a cliff
type of weathering due to the decrease of pressure on a rock surface
internal structure of a mineral is changed by the removal and/or addition of elements
layer of rock and mineral fragments that almost everywhere covers the Earth's surafce
a mixture consisting of mineral and organic matter, water and air
vertical section throughout a soil showing
declined movement of rock, regolith, and soil
when a mass of rock slides rapidly down slope along planes of weakness
rapidly moving down hill flow of soil, carrying large amounts of water
slow downhill movement of soil and regolith
moving materials as a massive rock along a curved surface
