Astronomy Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Astronomy & Space has 14 clues. Answers range from 3 to 22 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Amount of radiation that gets to the earth from the sun
combining of individual atoms into a larger element; releases energy
part if the atom involved in combustion reactions
combustion generates the ___________ amount of energy
Distance from the crust to the crest of a wave; number of times a wave passes a given point will determine type of electromagnetic radiation
part of the atom involved in fusion and fission
spliting of an atom into elements of smaller size; releases energy
energy from the sun; used by plants for photosynthesis
due to earths rotation; earth is bigger at the equator
protective field around the earth
heats up very slowly; has a high specific heat meaning that it takes a lot of energy to warm up; moderates land temperatures beside it
where nuclear fisson occurs
nuclear fusion generates the ___________amount of energy
Ability to do work or generate heat
