Plate tectonics Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Plate Tectonics & Volcanoes has 20 clues. Answers range from 5 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A scientific theory stating that pieces of earths lithosphere move slowly over the asthenosphere.
Caused by currents in the earths mantle.
Plates move away from each other.
Plates move towards each other.
Shaking of the surface
Is neither being created or destroyed
Plates slide past each other
Location where earthquake originates
Location on surface directly above the focus
Push and pull the ground
Shake the ground up and down or back and forth
When a denser plate slides under the other plate.
Wave that is slower than s or p waves
Mountains that form when magma reaches the earths surface.
1st Type of volcano
2nd type of volcano
3rd type of volcano
The study of earths composition, structure, and history
Volcanoes the erupt quietly have what type of magma?
Area where magma collects before an eruption
