weathering and erosion Crossword

Process by which rocks are broken down due to exposure to processes occurring at the Earth’s surface
Rock is broken down into smaller pieces of the same material
The breakdown or decomposition of rock that occurs when minerals are changed into different substances
Process in which water freezes in the cracks of rock
pavement cracks in pavement caused by frost wedging
The wearing away of rock material by grinding action
sandblasting effect on stationary rocks
water & sediments flowing over boulders
gradual peeling of layers due to uplift and frost action
Carbonic Acid in water dissolves Calcite.
(carbonic acid) weathering the details of statues and tombstones
the process of iron (magnetite, pyrite) results in the formation of rust or iron oxide
The removal and transport of weathered materials by natural agents
Mass of compacted ice and snow