divergent Crossword Puzzles
Plate Tectonic Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-06
Across
- When two tectonic plates move away from each other?
- A fault in California that is an example of a transform boundary?
- When two tectonic plates collide?
- Who discovered the continental drift theory?
- When two continents meet head on?
- When one tectonic plate touches another?
- When to oceanic plates collide?
Down
- When the mountain chains that forms on ocean floor where tectonic plates pull apart?
- When a dense oceanc plate collide with a light,thick continental plate?
- When two tectonic plates slide past each other?
- When new oceanic lithosphere is formed at the midocean ridge as older material are pulled away pulled away from the ridge
- When one tectonic plate is being pushed under by another?
12 Clues: When to oceanic plates collide? • When two tectonic plates collide? • When two continents meet head on? • When one tectonic plate touches another? • Who discovered the continental drift theory? • When two tectonic plates slide past each other? • When two tectonic plates move away from each other? • When one tectonic plate is being pushed under by another? • ...
Science 2021-03-27
Across
- a layer of hot rock.
- The layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer skin.
- the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock.
- a sudden and violent shaking of the ground
- The rock cycle is a concept used to explain how the three basic rock types are related
- plates move apart
Down
- plates slip past each other
- a dense ball of solid metal.
- Earth’s lithosphere ,its solid outer shell is broken into pieces separated by cracks
- a mountain that forms in Earth’s crust when molten material , or magma , reaches the surface.
- a layer of molten metal surrounding the inner core.
- plates come together
12 Clues: plates move apart • a layer of hot rock. • plates come together • plates slip past each other • a dense ball of solid metal. • a sudden and violent shaking of the ground • The layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer skin. • a layer of molten metal surrounding the inner core. • Earth’s lithosphere ,its solid outer shell is broken into pieces separated by cracks • ...
Geography Crossword 2019-11-05
Across
- molten rock generated by geothermal energy
- Mountain formed mainly by the effects of folding on layers within the upper part of the Earth's crust.
- igneous rock formed from lava exposure
- volcanic regions thought to be fed by underlying mantle
- the upper layer of the earths mantle
- drift the theory that the Earth's continents have moved over geologic time
- the shaking of the surface of the earths crust
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- hot fluid within the earth's crust
- plate boundaries that usually push up against each other
- the bottom layer of the earths mantle
- a plate boundary where plates slide past each other in opposite directions
- a super continent that existed long ago
12 Clues: hot fluid within the earth's crust • the upper layer of the earths mantle • the bottom layer of the earths mantle • igneous rock formed from lava exposure • a super continent that existed long ago • molten rock generated by geothermal energy • the shaking of the surface of the earths crust • volcanic regions thought to be fed by underlying mantle • ...
Ocean Floor Features 2024-03-13
Across
- area of steep angled seafloor right after the continental shelf
- deepest place in the ocean
- this increases as you go deeper in the ocean
- underwater mountain range made by a divergent boundary
- downward movement of one tectonic plate as it sinks beneath another
- type of plate interaction that can produce a trench on the ocean floor
- an underwater mountain that doesn't reach the surface
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- the part of the ocean floor that starts to turn upwards and has a lot of sediment
- deep flat part of the ocean floor
- a deep basin made by subduction at a convergent boundary
- The feature people like to play on
- this decreases as you go deeper in the ocean
12 Clues: deepest place in the ocean • deep flat part of the ocean floor • The feature people like to play on • this increases as you go deeper in the ocean • this decreases as you go deeper in the ocean • an underwater mountain that doesn't reach the surface • underwater mountain range made by a divergent boundary • a deep basin made by subduction at a convergent boundary • ...
Vocabulary 2024-12-06
Across
- A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
- The number equivalent to the product of a thousand and a thousand; 1,000,000 or 106
- The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church
- the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively.
- Catch fire or cause to catch fire
- A piece of advice or expert or authoritative information
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- transmitted by television
- given to expressing divergent or opposite views
- transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television
- the action or process of scheduling something, especially radio or television programs
- An instance of being injured
- make (something) visible by uncovering it
12 Clues: transmitted by television • An instance of being injured • Catch fire or cause to catch fire • make (something) visible by uncovering it • given to expressing divergent or opposite views • A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done • A piece of advice or expert or authoritative information • transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television • ...
Magnet test review 2021-12-20
Across
- natural iron ore that can be magnetized
- element that can be magnetic(1 of 3)
- magnetic force runs this way
- Earth's magnetic shield from sun energy
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- create a magnetic force with electrical current in a loop
- Earth's magnetic field caused by outer core of liquid metal spinning
- tectonic boundary where Earth's magnetic pole reversals have been captured over time
- Stone believed to be magnetized by lightning used for navigation by various cultures
- element that can be magnetic(1 of 3)
- element that can be magnetic(1 of 3)
10 Clues: magnetic force runs this way • element that can be magnetic(1 of 3) • element that can be magnetic(1 of 3) • element that can be magnetic(1 of 3) • natural iron ore that can be magnetized • Earth's magnetic shield from sun energy • create a magnetic force with electrical current in a loop • Earth's magnetic field caused by outer core of liquid metal spinning • ...
Jasper cross word 2022-11-06
Across
- The mechanically weak and ductile region of the upper mantle
- This is where two plates move away from each other.
- A hot liquid found beneath the surface of the Earth
- the outermost solid shell of the earth
- fluid layer about 2,260 km thick composed of mostly iron and nickel
Down
- The rigid, outermost rocky shell
- Solid iron with extreme pressures and temps from 7000 to 1200 Celsius
- Partly molten rock between 500 and 2000 degrees Celsius
8 Clues: The rigid, outermost rocky shell • the outermost solid shell of the earth • This is where two plates move away from each other. • A hot liquid found beneath the surface of the Earth • Partly molten rock between 500 and 2000 degrees Celsius • The mechanically weak and ductile region of the upper mantle • ...
Plate Tectonics 2025-10-03
Across
- The scientist who theorized about continetal drift
- Giant slabs of crust that can move over time
- A natural event that can happen when 2 plates slide past each other
- The boundary type that happens when 2 plates separate
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- Ancient organisms that are preserved in rock
- The boundary type that happens when 2 plate collide
- The boundary type that happens when 2 plates slide against each other
- The name of all the continents put together
8 Clues: The name of all the continents put together • Ancient organisms that are preserved in rock • Giant slabs of crust that can move over time • The scientist who theorized about continetal drift • The boundary type that happens when 2 plate collide • The boundary type that happens when 2 plates separate • ...
Quarter 2 Extra Credit 2023-12-07
Across
- when light bends as it enters a different medium
- is the number of waves that pass a point in a certain period of time.
- this type of radiation has the lowest energy
- where two plates move towards each other
- this type of radiation has the highest energy
- theory in which the earth is broken up into plates
- where two plates slide against each other
Down
- when light bounces off of a surface
- where two plates move away from each other
- a disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another location.
- space that has absolutely no matter
- any substance that has mass and takes up space by having volume.
- the only type of radiation that we can see
13 Clues: when light bounces off of a surface • space that has absolutely no matter • where two plates move towards each other • where two plates slide against each other • where two plates move away from each other • the only type of radiation that we can see • this type of radiation has the lowest energy • this type of radiation has the highest energy • ...
Tectonic Activity 2024-07-26
Across
- rigid, rocky outer layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and the solid outermost layer of the upper mantle
- sea-floor mountain system
- Earth's crust that makes up the continents
- a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands
- a vibration of the Earth's surface due to the tremendous release of energy
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- two plates move towards each other
- a fracture that separates one plat from another
- Earth's crust that makes up the oceans
- a steep depressions in the deepest parts of the ocean
- two plates moving apart
- two plates slide horizontally past each other
- a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit,
- an opening in a crust through which molten rock, hot gases, and other materials erupt.
13 Clues: two plates moving apart • sea-floor mountain system • two plates move towards each other • Earth's crust that makes up the oceans • Earth's crust that makes up the continents • two plates slide horizontally past each other • a fracture that separates one plat from another • a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands • ...
Graphs 2013-09-15
Across
- When 2 axes are just not enough!
- Have a slice of this when proportions need to be shown!
- For example, a population pyramid makes use of this scale
Down
- Median, IQR and mode can be easily plotted on this graph
- Simple, divided or comparative
- An ideal graph when change over time needs to be presented
- Use this scale when there is a wide range
7 Clues: Simple, divided or comparative • When 2 axes are just not enough! • Use this scale when there is a wide range • Have a slice of this when proportions need to be shown! • Median, IQR and mode can be easily plotted on this graph • For example, a population pyramid makes use of this scale • An ideal graph when change over time needs to be presented
Earthquake 2017-03-19
Across
- pulls on crust,stretching rock so it becomes thinner
- pushes a mass of rock into two opposite directions
- to change in composition or structure
Down
- tending to be different or develope in different directions
- squeezes rock until it folds or breaks
- a change in the shape of a rock caused by stress
- a force that acts on a rock to change its shape or volume
7 Clues: to change in composition or structure • squeezes rock until it folds or breaks • a change in the shape of a rock caused by stress • pushes a mass of rock into two opposite directions • pulls on crust,stretching rock so it becomes thinner • a force that acts on a rock to change its shape or volume • tending to be different or develope in different directions
Plate Boundaries 2025-10-17
Across
- - a deep underwater trench forms at this kind of boundary
- - type of boundary where plates slide past each other
- - the type of boundary where plates collide.
- - a mountain range formed by collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
Down
- - The Earth's outermost layer made of plates
- - the type of boundary where a new crust is formed
- - a device used to measure and record earthquakes.
7 Clues: - The Earth's outermost layer made of plates • - the type of boundary where plates collide. • - the type of boundary where a new crust is formed • - a device used to measure and record earthquakes. • - type of boundary where plates slide past each other • - a deep underwater trench forms at this kind of boundary • ...
Insurgent Spelling and Vocabulary 2015-03-22
Across
- person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority
- exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful
- lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory
Down
- sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork
- differing; deviating
- searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry
- theory that all matter in the universe is gradually moving toward the same temperature; heat death
7 Clues: differing; deviating • lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory • sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork • searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry • person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority • exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful • ...
Landforms produced by plate movement 2023-10-16
Across
- A famous tourist attraction in the us that formed a canyon
- Are formed through the relationship that oceanic plates have on each other
- The boundary in between plate tectonic relationships
Down
- The fault that runs along the san andreas area
- Hot Mountain like landmasses that can be active or inactive
- Formed by two divergent boundaries interacting
- Formed by two continental convergent boundaries
7 Clues: The fault that runs along the san andreas area • Formed by two divergent boundaries interacting • Formed by two continental convergent boundaries • The boundary in between plate tectonic relationships • A famous tourist attraction in the us that formed a canyon • Hot Mountain like landmasses that can be active or inactive • ...
Unit 2 science review 2024-12-16
Across
- when 2 plate boundaries move past each other in opposite directions
- When 2 tectonic plates collide/crash into each other
- Biggest planet in the solar system
- This is a land form created by convergent subduction boundaries.
Down
- When 2 tectonic plates move away from each other
- The movement inside of Earth’s mantle that causes Earth’s crust to slightly shift
- The solar system’s hottest planet
7 Clues: The solar system’s hottest planet • Biggest planet in the solar system • When 2 tectonic plates move away from each other • When 2 tectonic plates collide/crash into each other • This is a land form created by convergent subduction boundaries. • when 2 plate boundaries move past each other in opposite directions • ...
Crossword 2 2014-06-01
Across
- Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action
- Something worked toward or striven for; a goal
- Drawing apart from a common point; Differing from another
- remote, detached, or aloof
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- to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind
- Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent
- distrustful or contemptuous of virtue; believing the worst of others
- willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc;
8 Clues: remote, detached, or aloof • Something worked toward or striven for; a goal • to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind • Drawing apart from a common point; Differing from another • willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc; • Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses; penitent • ...
Tic-Tac-Tonics 2023-02-03
Across
- Seafloor mountain system formed by divergent boundaries
- Supercontinent that incorporated most all of the landmasses on Earth
- When two tectonic plates move towards each other and collide
- when 2 plates slide or move past each other
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- Tectonic plates that lie under surface land masses
- Tectonic plates that are at the bottom of the ocean
- When two plates move away from each other
- a scientist who studies the forces that make and shape earth
8 Clues: When two plates move away from each other • when 2 plates slide or move past each other • Tectonic plates that lie under surface land masses • Tectonic plates that are at the bottom of the ocean • Seafloor mountain system formed by divergent boundaries • a scientist who studies the forces that make and shape earth • ...
Gavin Mayo 6th 2023-12-05
Across
- the only layer that is liquid
- where tectonic plates slide away from each other
- a smaller earthquake that follows the main one
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- resistance of a fluid or liquid
- where tectonic plates slide horizontally from each other
- This is the layer that provides convection currents
- is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located under Earth’s surface. When magma flows onto Earth’s surface, it is called lava.
- a crack in the Earths surface
8 Clues: the only layer that is liquid • a crack in the Earths surface • resistance of a fluid or liquid • a smaller earthquake that follows the main one • where tectonic plates slide away from each other • This is the layer that provides convection currents • where tectonic plates slide horizontally from each other • ...
Unit 6: Biology Evolution 2023-03-02
Across
- Elimination of a species
- "Father of Taxonomy"
- Mechanism of evolution - Any change in a DNA sequence (creates new genotypes/phenotypes)
- Bursts of change followed by periods of stability
- Prokaryotes; "true" bacteria (pathogens); one of the three domains
- Species that exist only in one geographic region (ex. Galapagos tortoises)
- The process of biological change in populations over time that makes descendants genetically different from their ancestors
- differences in the physical traits of organisms (sources - random mutations *ultimate source*, crossing over during meiosis, migration)
- Mechanism of evolution - Random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population over time
- No ____, _____, and _________ for evolution to not occur
- The combined alleles of all individuals in a population
- Structures with little or no function to an organism; could be leftover from an ancestor that had used the structure, and thus could provide evidence of divergent evolution
- A feature that allows an organism to better survive in its environment
- Number of times the allele appears in a population
- Occurs when a catastrophic event changes the environment suddenly (ex. massive volcano, meteor, tsunami)
- Field of biology that classifies organisms
- Large scale evolution affecting a species across populations
- When one prokaryote ended up inside another and both organisms thrived
- When unrelated species evolve similar characteristics because they live in similar environments
- Prokaryotes in extreme environments; one of the three domains
- When there are no changes in the allele frequencies in a population over time, and thus evolution is not occurring
- Study of embryo development; similarities in the embryos of vertebrates early in development suggests common ancestry among vertebrates
- Preserved remains of organisms (bones, footprints, feces, etc.)
- Population must be _____ for evolution to not occur
- Link ancestral species to their descendants; critical for piecing together evolutionary history; (archaeopteryx, between birds and dinosaurs)
- A type of divergent evolution occurring on a small scale over a shorter period of time
- Similar structures that evolved independently in different organisms due to serving similar purposes; different structurally but same functionally, due to living in similar environment; result of convergent evolution, therefore are not related
- Study of the geographic distribution of plants and animals; looks at where things are located; lines up with that has been discovered with Pangea
- Forming of a new species by evolution from a pre-existing species; isolation must occur; (gene pools gradually become different and are no longer able to reproduce)
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- A process that splits a population into two groups; removes individuals with average traits and favors the 2 extremes
- 2-name naming system by Carolus Linnaeus that names organisms after their Genus species
- Increases the expression of an extreme version of a trait in a population
- A change in gene frequency over time
- Eliminates extreme expressions of a trait when the average expression leads to higher fitness
- Study of prehistoric life through the fossil record
- Small scale evolution affecting a single population
- Occurs when 2 populations of organisms form a specialized relationship and thus change in response to each other (ex. flowers and the insects that pollinate them)
- Eukaryotes; one of the three domains
- Group of organisms that can successfully interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring
- Microevolution that has been directly observed due to occurring in populations with short life cycles that reproduce quickly (ex. peppered moths, pesticide resistant mosquitos)
- Slow, constant changes over a period of time (ex. peppered moths becoming darker)
- saw the different species of finches/tortoises/etc. lived on different islands and had specific characteristics for that island (mechanism for how evolution occurs)
- Use the simplest explanation for creating the tree
- A diagram used to predict evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms; branch points show a new species diverging from the common ancestor
- Nonfunctional genes; provide evidence of divergent evolution
- A measure of how well an organism can survive in its environment
- Mechanism of evolution - Organisms more fit for their environments will survive and reproduce more offspring
- A number of different species arise from one common ancestor
- Evolutionary history of a species
- Leads to more organisms than resources, and thus creates competition
- Study of chemical processes in living things; analyzing DNA and proteins from dif. species allows us to compare similarities to predict common ancestry
- Study of the form of living things
- Similar structures that suggest evidence of common ancestry; similar structure but different function, due to being used in different environments; result of divergent evolution
- Occurs at a slow rate (ex. changes in climate change, natural disasters)
- Mechanism of evolution where organisms with the “best” traits are favored and thus live longer and reproduce more, causing changes in the population over time so that the fittest survive
- Mechanism of evolution - Movement of genes into/out of a population
- Mechanism of evolution - The selection of traits that aren't necessarily good for survival fitness, but without them, you can't pass on your genes at all because you can't reproduce
- Must be ______ mating for evolution to not occur
58 Clues: "Father of Taxonomy" • Elimination of a species • Evolutionary history of a species • Study of the form of living things • A change in gene frequency over time • Eukaryotes; one of the three domains • Field of biology that classifies organisms • Must be ______ mating for evolution to not occur • Bursts of change followed by periods of stability • ...
Word Lock 2019-05-08
Across
- Molten rock beneath the surface of the earth.
- A boundary in which two plates collide
- The deepest part of the oceans and lowest point on the crust of the Earth.
- The southern part after the split up of Pangaea.
- The outer layer of the Earth.
- The northern part of Pangaea after it broke off.
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- The zone of the earth below the crust and above the core.
- A boundary in which two plates are separating.
- The gigantic ocean.
- A boundary in which two plates scrape and slide past each other.
- The seven continents were all connected together into one huge land mass.
- Magma which has reached the surface through a volcanic eruption.
12 Clues: The gigantic ocean. • The outer layer of the Earth. • A boundary in which two plates collide • Molten rock beneath the surface of the earth. • A boundary in which two plates are separating. • The southern part after the split up of Pangaea. • The northern part of Pangaea after it broke off. • The zone of the earth below the crust and above the core. • ...
Plate Tectonics Crossword 2023-03-02
Across
- A man who said the continents were moving and died at 50 in Greenland(Which is NOT very green)
- When one plate slides under another
- A large rodent that is similar to the Guinea Pig
- When two plates are moving toward each other
- When two plates are moving away from one another
- A food that is made with bread, sauces, meats and veggies
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- The overlooked theory presented by Alfred_______.
- When two plates slide alongside each other
- The theory that the plates are moving on the asthenosphere
- How tightly the molecules of an object are packed
- When a substance is heated, rises, expands cools and sinks repeatedly
- A deranged cucumber
12 Clues: A deranged cucumber • When one plate slides under another • When two plates slide alongside each other • When two plates are moving toward each other • A large rodent that is similar to the Guinea Pig • When two plates are moving away from one another • The overlooked theory presented by Alfred_______. • How tightly the molecules of an object are packed • ...
Plate Tectonics 2023-03-29
Across
- A landform formed when two tectonic plates slide
- Number of major plates
- a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth.
- What makes two tectonics plates move
- A location where two tectonic plates slide
- First started the theory of continental drift.
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- A location where two tectonic plates collide
- The theory that large plates have been slowlymoving since about 3.4 billion years ago
- The formation of new oceanic crust by the movement of magma out of the mid-ocean ridge causing the sea floor to widen over time
- A location where two tectonic plates divide
- A landform formed when two plates collide
- A landform formed when two tectonic plates divide
12 Clues: Number of major plates • What makes two tectonics plates move • A landform formed when two plates collide • A location where two tectonic plates slide • A location where two tectonic plates divide • A location where two tectonic plates collide • First started the theory of continental drift. • A landform formed when two tectonic plates slide • ...
Populations and Resources: Wolves in Yellowstone 2025-03-06
Across
- Name of the national park where wolves were reintroduced
- the different characteristics of a substance like color or melting point
- The animal that is hunted by the wolves
- what an animal eats to survive
- the things in an environment that help a population, like food and water
- when a substance changes from a solid to liquid
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- the process of organisms creating more offspring
- the small pieces of matter that make up everything
- The number of organisms of the same species that live in a certain area
- when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas
- The predator that was removed from Yellowstone
- type of plate boundary that moves away from each other
12 Clues: what an animal eats to survive • The animal that is hunted by the wolves • The predator that was removed from Yellowstone • when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas • when a substance changes from a solid to liquid • the process of organisms creating more offspring • the small pieces of matter that make up everything • ...
Geology Crossword 2025-06-19
Across
- A deep crack in the Earth's crust where plates move
- A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
- A chain of mountains formed under the ocean
- The layer of the Earth that is broken into tectonic plates
- The movement of hot material in the mantle that causes plates to move
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- A boundary where two plates move apart
- A boundary where two plates move toward each other
- Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface
- The outermost solid layer of the Earth
- A boundary where two plates slide past each other
- The name of the single landmass that existed millions of years ago
- The point on the Earth's surface above an earthquake
12 Clues: A boundary where two plates move apart • The outermost solid layer of the Earth • Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface • A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface • A chain of mountains formed under the ocean • A boundary where two plates slide past each other • A boundary where two plates move toward each other • A deep crack in the Earth's crust where plates move • ...
Unit 2.2 Vocab 2022-11-07
Across
- All of the continents combined as one land mass.
- Plates drift apart and new magma fills in the gap.
- A curved chain of volcanic islands.
- What's created when 2 tectonic plates are pushed together.
- Elevated region on the ocean floor that is caused due to seafloor spreading.
- A lower region of land caused by divergent transformations.
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- A long narrow depression in the ocean.
- Plates being pulled apart from each other.
- Two plates pushing together.
- Upper layer of the earths mantle, with convection currents.
- A plates downward movement into the mantle as it sinks under another plate.
- Plates sliding by each other horizontally.
- A fracture between two rocks caused by transform boundaries.
- Outer part of earth consisting of the crust and uppermost mantle.
14 Clues: Two plates pushing together. • A curved chain of volcanic islands. • A long narrow depression in the ocean. • Plates being pulled apart from each other. • Plates sliding by each other horizontally. • All of the continents combined as one land mass. • Plates drift apart and new magma fills in the gap. • What's created when 2 tectonic plates are pushed together. • ...
Crossword puzzle :) 2021-10-26
Across
- drift, movement of continents through time
- , the rigid outer part of the earth containing the crust and the upper mantle
- the rising or settling of a portion of the Earth's lithosphere
- boundary, when two or more lithospheric plates collide
- the animals living in the sediments of the water
- when one crustal plate descends below the edge of another
- tectonics, Scientific theory describing how major landforms are created
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- vent, a fissure formed at the seafloor
- Boundary, places where plates slide past each other
- the removal of moisture
- the upper layer of the Earth's mantle
- distribution in zones or of definite characteristics
- boundary, two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other
- narrow depression on the seafloor formed at the boundary of the tectonic plate hello\
- shelf, A part of a continent that are submerged in shallow water
15 Clues: the removal of moisture • the upper layer of the Earth's mantle • vent, a fissure formed at the seafloor • drift, movement of continents through time • the animals living in the sediments of the water • Boundary, places where plates slide past each other • distribution in zones or of definite characteristics • boundary, when two or more lithospheric plates collide • ...
Week 15 Optional Enrichment 2023-04-18
Across
- a large, unbroken area of land
- the remains, traces, or imprint of ancient living things preserved in rock
- energy waves traveling out from an earthquake
- ground vibrations caused by Earth's moving crus
- a time when Earth was very cold and large areas were covered by glaciers
- Alfred ___ proposed continental drift in 1915
- type of boundary between two plates sliding past each other
- type of boundary between two plates moving away from each other
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- type of boundary between two plates sliding past each other
- a single landmass that includes two or more continents
- a spot in Earth's mantle where hot magma rises to the surface
- a theory stating that the continents drifted apart
- a large, slowly moving body of snow and ice
- type of boundary between two colliding plates
- an ancient supercontinent containing all of Earth's landmass
15 Clues: a large, unbroken area of land • a large, slowly moving body of snow and ice • energy waves traveling out from an earthquake • type of boundary between two colliding plates • Alfred ___ proposed continental drift in 1915 • ground vibrations caused by Earth's moving crus • a theory stating that the continents drifted apart • ...
techtonic plates 2021-12-11
Across
- a large part of the earths crust that slowly moves
- a type of plate boundry where the plates slowly move
- ocean mountain ranges split down the middle
- a type of fault where the crust sideways past eachother
- the uppermost solid part of Earths crust
- the process in which crust pushes downward into the mantle at the fault line
- movement of the ocean crust
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- first person to build a scientific case to support the theory of the continental drift
- force behind plate movement
- v-shaped valleys that are the deepest parts of the oceans
- a super continent
- the branch of geology that deals with the movement that shapes earths crust
- the preserved remains of anicient, once living organisms
- the plate boundry where the plates slowly collide into each other
14 Clues: a super continent • force behind plate movement • movement of the ocean crust • the uppermost solid part of Earths crust • ocean mountain ranges split down the middle • a large part of the earths crust that slowly moves • a type of plate boundry where the plates slowly move • a type of fault where the crust sideways past eachother • ...
Plate Tectonics 2024-11-06
Across
- Name of the supercontinent that exists 200 million years ago
- Boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other
- Mid-oceanic _______ that forms as a result of sea-floor spreading
- The type of currents found in the mantle that drive plate motion
- Boundary where two tectonic plates move apart
- A deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor, often formed at subduction zones
- Last name of the scientist who proposed Continental Drift Theoery
- Earth's outermost layer
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- Large section of the lithosphere that moves and interacts with others
- Layer of Earth between the crust and the core
- Formed when two continental plates collide and fold upwards
- Boundary where two tectonic plates collide
- A sudden release of energy from the movement of tectonic plates
- Where one plate is forced underneath another
14 Clues: Earth's outermost layer • Boundary where two tectonic plates collide • Where one plate is forced underneath another • Layer of Earth between the crust and the core • Boundary where two tectonic plates move apart • Boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other • Formed when two continental plates collide and fold upwards • ...
Continental Drift 2024-03-21
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- how many years ago did continental drift start?
- subduction occurs at ______ plate boundries
- how many big tectonic plates are there?
- how many different plate boundaries are there?
- ______ rock is found closest to the mid- ocean trenches
- what type of plate boundary is the San Andres Fault?
- what current determines the speed and direction a plate moves?
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- who was the first person to have made a complete theory of continental drift
- all lands
- what boundaries cause Volcanos,Mountains,Trenches,and earthquakes
- what boundary causes earthquakes,Volcanos, mid-ocean trenches, and rift valleys
- what boundary causes earthquakes
- ______ rocks are found farthest from the mid- ocean ridge
- the upper layer of the Earth's mantel below the lithosphere
- the rigid outer part of the earth consisting of the upper mantel and the Earth's crust
15 Clues: all lands • what boundary causes earthquakes • how many big tectonic plates are there? • subduction occurs at ______ plate boundries • how many different plate boundaries are there? • how many years ago did continental drift start? • what type of plate boundary is the San Andres Fault? • ______ rock is found closest to the mid- ocean trenches • ...
Earth History Crossword 2024-04-17
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- The name of the "supercontinent" when continents were together
- Type of boundary where plates slide side by side causing earthquakes
- Type of boundary where plates move apart
- Sedimentary rock is deposited in ________
- The only rock type where fossils can be found
- Type of fossil that could still contain DNA and soft tissue
- Used to study earth's past climate by analyzing trapped air bubbles, pollen and ash
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- Record records of rainfall based on thicker or thinner bands of growth
- Type of boundary where plates move towards one another
- Igneous rock is formed from cooled ________
- The German scientist who proposed continental drift
- Type of rock formed from heat and pressure
- Type of fossils like footprints or burrows with no body parts
13 Clues: Type of boundary where plates move apart • Sedimentary rock is deposited in ________ • Type of rock formed from heat and pressure • Igneous rock is formed from cooled ________ • The only rock type where fossils can be found • The German scientist who proposed continental drift • Type of boundary where plates move towards one another • ...
Plate Boundaries/Faults 2024-11-13
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- fault blocks move past each other horizontally (2 words)
- pressure from pulling apart
- pressure from squeezing together
- this type of fault is a lower angle (less than 45 degrees)reverse fault
- strain caused by compressional stress
- deformation caused by stress
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- caused by movement/displacement of rock along plate boundaries/faults
- this type of fault is when the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall 45 degrees or greater
- type of plate boundary where plates move together
- this type of fault is when the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall
- this builds up causing earthquakes
- type of plate boundary where plates move apart
- type of plate boundary where plates slide past one another
13 Clues: pressure from pulling apart • deformation caused by stress • pressure from squeezing together • this builds up causing earthquakes • strain caused by compressional stress • type of plate boundary where plates move apart • type of plate boundary where plates move together • fault blocks move past each other horizontally (2 words) • ...
Cognition Crossword 2025-10-21
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- ______ shapes cognitive development by determining what and how the child will learn about the world
- Thinking about your own thinking
- Type of thinking that opens things up and results to many answers to a single problem
- The ability to store and recall information
- Most children have developed cognitive abilities by age ____
- Using logic and reasoning to solve problems (two words)
- imagery Creating mental pictures (two words)
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- Type of knowledge of knowing how to do something
- Grouping individual bits of data into meaningful larger units
- Type of thinking that usually results in a single answer or solution
- Creating new solutions for problems (two words)
- The process of bringing something new into being
- Type of knowledge of knowing facts and information
13 Clues: Thinking about your own thinking • The ability to store and recall information • imagery Creating mental pictures (two words) • Creating new solutions for problems (two words) • Type of knowledge of knowing how to do something • The process of bringing something new into being • Type of knowledge of knowing facts and information • ...
Geology Review 2021-10-25
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- an opening in the Earth's crust from which molten rock is able to escape. Some are active, dormant, or extinct.
- the middle layer of the earth.
- molten rock.
- an area where 2 plates slide past each other.
- a scientist that studies geology.
- an area where 2 tectonic plates move away from each other.
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- the central layer of the earth.
- an area where 2 plates collide with each other.
- the top later of the earth.
- the study of the earth and its materials, structure, and processes, and the history of how these things have changed over time.
- large pieces of the crust and mantle that float and move.
11 Clues: molten rock. • the top later of the earth. • the middle layer of the earth. • the central layer of the earth. • a scientist that studies geology. • an area where 2 plates slide past each other. • an area where 2 plates collide with each other. • large pieces of the crust and mantle that float and move. • an area where 2 tectonic plates move away from each other. • ...
Plate Motion Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-18
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- a device that detects information in its environment and responds
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the place where two plates meet
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- one of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth's outer layer
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- moving apart in different directions
- moving toward the same place
- standards by which something may be judged
- to examine in detail for a purpose
- a claim supported by evidence
- a formal design that is supported by evidence and submitted for discussion and review
11 Clues: moving toward the same place • a claim supported by evidence • the place where two plates meet • to examine in detail for a purpose • moving apart in different directions • standards by which something may be judged • something we observe to be similar over and over again • a device that detects information in its environment and responds • ...
PLATE TECTONICS 2024-02-05
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- the movement of plates that make up Earth’s surface
- a boundary between plates that are moving toward each other
- the layer of Earth between the crust and the core
- shaking and vibration of Earth’s surface
- an area in a convergent boundary where two continents are colliding
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- a convergent boundary where one plate is sliding beneath another
- a boundary between plates that are moving away from each other.
- a rigid section of Earth’s crust that moves very slowly
- the rocky outer layer of Earth.
- a layer of the upper mantle in which rocks can deform like plastic.
- the rigid upper layer of the Earth
11 Clues: the rocky outer layer of Earth. • the rigid upper layer of the Earth • shaking and vibration of Earth’s surface • the layer of Earth between the crust and the core • the movement of plates that make up Earth’s surface • a rigid section of Earth’s crust that moves very slowly • a boundary between plates that are moving toward each other • ...
6 Science U4L5 Earthquakes 2024-12-06
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- a break in the Earth's crust along which blocks of rocks move
- _______ waves travel through the Earth after an earthquake
- the return of rock to it's original shape after elastic deformation
- a place within the Earth along a fault at which the first motion of the earthquake occurs
- rock becomes deformed and changes shape due to stress
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- boundaries where plates pull apart
- boundaries where two plates slide past each other
- directly above the focus on Earth's surface
- a series of extremely long waves that can travel across the ocean after an earthquake
- boundaries where plates collide
- stress that stretches rock and makes it thinner
11 Clues: boundaries where plates collide • boundaries where plates pull apart • directly above the focus on Earth's surface • stress that stretches rock and makes it thinner • boundaries where two plates slide past each other • rock becomes deformed and changes shape due to stress • _______ waves travel through the Earth after an earthquake • ...
Plate Tectonics 2025-03-03
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- the name of the scientist who drew maps of the ocean floor
- plate boundary where two plates slide alongside each other
- rising magma can produce mountains called
- the name of the scientist who proposed continental drift
- type of energy current in the mantle where hot magma rises and cold rock sinks
- Large layer of partially molten rock underneath the crust of the earth
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- tremmors in the crust caused by tectonic plate movement
- when an oceanic plate is pushed underneath a continental plate
- the weight of all the ocean and rock above the mantle
- molten material inside the Earth
- plate boundary where the seafloor is spreading
11 Clues: molten material inside the Earth • rising magma can produce mountains called • plate boundary where the seafloor is spreading • the weight of all the ocean and rock above the mantle • tremmors in the crust caused by tectonic plate movement • the name of the scientist who proposed continental drift • the name of the scientist who drew maps of the ocean floor • ...
Escape from Dystopia 2019-01-08
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- The word "utopia" was created from 2 __________ words, eutopia & outopia
- Propaganda serves to create an emotional response as opposed to a _________ response
- Sir Thomas __________
- Biased information used to promote a political point of view
- Katniss from The Hunger Games, Tris from Divergent, and Jonas from The Giver are all examples of dystopian ________
- Type of government that has total control over people's lives
- Dystopias often occur after an _________ event like a plague of nuclear warfare
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- Dystopian literature takes a current trend to the _________
- A dystopia typically exists as an _________ of a perfect world
- Opposite of dystopia
- Opposite of individuality
- A dystopian government often uses mass _________ to spy on its citizens
- Utopia was originally named for a fictional ___________
- Term for mega-technological genre: "cyber-__________"
14 Clues: Opposite of dystopia • Sir Thomas __________ • Opposite of individuality • Term for mega-technological genre: "cyber-__________" • Utopia was originally named for a fictional ___________ • Dystopian literature takes a current trend to the _________ • Biased information used to promote a political point of view • ...
Plate Tectonics 2014-10-16
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- ________ is a series of vibrations of earth.
- _______ is a geological process in which the edge of the lithospheric plate slides underneath another.
- Also known as seismic wave.
- ________ is the process which occurs at the mid-ocan ridge.
- The rigid outermost shell of earth is broken into __________.
- The spreading of the seafloor.
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- Is the edge of a tectonic plate.
- Is the transfer of heat
- Maurice Ewing and Bruce Heezen discovered the _________.
- The theory that the continents are slowly spreading apart.
- The theory of _________ is that the outer layer of the earth is divided into a couple dozen plates that move across the earths surface.
- When two plates collide.
- When two plates move sideways with each other.
- A long steep sided depression in the ocean floor.
14 Clues: Is the transfer of heat • When two plates collide. • Also known as seismic wave. • The spreading of the seafloor. • Is the edge of a tectonic plate. • ________ is a series of vibrations of earth. • When two plates move sideways with each other. • A long steep sided depression in the ocean floor. • Maurice Ewing and Bruce Heezen discovered the _________. • ...
Plate Motion 2021-04-09
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- _________ is the mostly-solid bulk of Earth's interior.
- ______________________ study plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.
- Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and the ________________.
- section, Cutting a core sample.
- outer layer, This is also known as Earth´s crust.
- boundary, These are the edges where two or more plates meet.
- boundary, A ____________________________ occurs when two or more plates move away from each other.
- boundary, A _____________________________ occurs when two or more plate move closer to each other.
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- _____________ study the Earth and what it is made of.
- The amount of times something happens.
- Also known as the Global Positioning System.
- When a part of Earth shakes.
- sample, Something someone would get inside of Earth
- plate, ______________ are giant slabs of rock covering the earth in the lithosphere.
14 Clues: When a part of Earth shakes. • section, Cutting a core sample. • The amount of times something happens. • Also known as the Global Positioning System. • outer layer, This is also known as Earth´s crust. • sample, Something someone would get inside of Earth • _____________ study the Earth and what it is made of. • _________ is the mostly-solid bulk of Earth's interior. • ...
Food Waste 2024-10-05
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- The cake has gone ________________, you can’t eat it.
- We need to ___________________ our sales managers to achieve these targets.
- While the term 'large scale migration' is________________, the mechanism itself remains intact on a smaller scale.
- I don't drink ________________.
- The price of this product _______________ local taxes.
- Peter has a nice smile and an _______________ personality.
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- They hold widely divergent opinions on ________________ issues like abortion.
- Most of their manufactured products are ___________________ domestically.
- The peace ___________________ was welcomed by both countries.
- John made a joke about the ______________ of the food.
- A routine ___________________ of the aircraft revealed several faults with the engine.
- Of the four million people who have become ___________________ in this country, nearly two thirds are women.
- The reorganization of ABC Limited will __________________ the entertainment industry.
- That wine stain on my shirt has ________________ disappeared.
14 Clues: I don't drink ________________. • The cake has gone ________________, you can’t eat it. • John made a joke about the ______________ of the food. • The price of this product _______________ local taxes. • Peter has a nice smile and an _______________ personality. • The peace ___________________ was welcomed by both countries. • ...
Science Crossword Puzzle 2025-07-09
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- resists movement of lithospheric plates
- refers to the process of forming Mountains and mountain ranges.
- refers to shaking of earth
- type of reverse fault where the angle of the dip is 45° or less
- occurs when two colliding plates, one subducting underneath the other
- a long, narrow depression in the ocean floor
- refers to the movement of faults along the angle of the fault plate
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- is a combination of a strike-slip and dip-slip
- when two plates slide toward each other
- when two plates move away from each other
- large landforms that rise well above the ground and have steep slopes
- are formed through plate convergence
- cracks on earth's crust
- constructed from accumulated lava flows, pyroclasts, and other igneous rocks that piled up over time
14 Clues: cracks on earth's crust • refers to shaking of earth • are formed through plate convergence • resists movement of lithospheric plates • when two plates slide toward each other • when two plates move away from each other • a long, narrow depression in the ocean floor • is a combination of a strike-slip and dip-slip • ...
Sum Up Challenge! 2022-03-28
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- Convection currents also happen in the ______.
- This is where lithospheric plates flow.
- The presence of a heavier subducting plate pulls down the trailing slab to the
- zone.
- A __________ current tends to move a fluid, gas particles, or molten rock.
- The lithosphere at the _________ boundary will uplift and tear apart due to hot magma.
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- A convection current is a ____ transfer process.
- In the asthenosphere, there are lithospheric ______
- The source of heat from the core is due to the decay of ___________ elements.
- Heat transfer in convection is cause by differences in ____ and density in a fluid or gas particle.
- Magma is made of ______ rock formed beneath the Earth's surface
11 Clues: zone. • This is where lithospheric plates flow. • Convection currents also happen in the ______. • A convection current is a ____ transfer process. • In the asthenosphere, there are lithospheric ______ • Magma is made of ______ rock formed beneath the Earth's surface • A __________ current tends to move a fluid, gas particles, or molten rock. • ...
Ch. 7 Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-08
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- rising regions of te Earth's crust to higher elevations
- boundary- boundary between 2 tectonic plates moving away from each other
- plates- a block of lithosphere tha consists of the crust and the rigid, outer part of the mantle
- thin and solid outermost layer
- the strong, lower part of the mantle below
- stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object
- boundary- the boundary formed by a collsion of two lithosphereic plates
- tectonics- the theory that large pieces of land move
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- the sinking of regions of Earth's crust to lower elevations
- stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object
- and the outer core
- central part of the Earth, below the mantle
12 Clues: and the outer core • thin and solid outermost layer • the strong, lower part of the mantle below • central part of the Earth, below the mantle • tectonics- the theory that large pieces of land move • stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object • rising regions of te Earth's crust to higher elevations • stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object • ...
GEO: Plate Tectonics 2021-09-29
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- Plate boundary, When plates separate, e.g. Mid Atlantic Ridge.
- Type of convergent plate boundaries, two ocean plates colide.
- Plate boundary, When plates colide. e.g. Himalayas.
- Type of crust, Thick (40km), Made up of light rocks, Made from silica and aluminia(SIAL).
- Plate boundary, When plates slide past eachother, e.g. San Andres Fault.
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- Type of convergent plate, Two continental plates collide.
- Line between the liquid lower mantle and solid.
- Type of convergent plate boundaries, ocean and continental plates colide.
- Earths crust and solid upper mantle.
- Boundary between earths crust and mantle.
- Thinner (3-10km), Made up of heavy rocks, Also made from silica and magnesium (SIMA).
11 Clues: Earths crust and solid upper mantle. • Boundary between earths crust and mantle. • Line between the liquid lower mantle and solid. • Plate boundary, When plates colide. e.g. Himalayas. • Type of convergent plate, Two continental plates collide. • Type of convergent plate boundaries, two ocean plates colide. • ...
Plate Motion 2023-11-27
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- one of the very large sections of hard solid rock that make up Earth's outer layer
- the place where two plates meet
- a sudden shaking of Earth's surface
- Remains or traces of plants and animals that lived long ago
- Ancient lizard that lived 300 million years ago; looked like a crocodile
- develop in directions
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
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- Scientists who study fossils or bones that are embedded in rock
- Earth's outermost layer of hard solid rock that is underneath the soil, vegetation, and water
- coming close together
- a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like
11 Clues: coming close together • develop in directions • the place where two plates meet • a sudden shaking of Earth's surface • something we observe to be similar over and over again • Remains or traces of plants and animals that lived long ago • a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like • Scientists who study fossils or bones that are embedded in rock • ...
Geology 2017-10-10
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- This is the largest layer of the Earth.
- This layer contains liquid magma.
- Tectonic Plates are pieces of the Earth's Crust that moves because of ______ and ______.
- ________ Boundary is when plates of the Earth's crust moves away from each other.
- The crust is less than ______ of the Earth's entire mass.
- The crust is constantly ______ due to currents in the mantle.
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- The top half of the mantle contains.
- The solid ball made of iron and nickel.
- ________ Boundary is when plates of the Earth's crust moves towards each other.
- ________ Boundary is when plates of the Earth's crust slide past each other.
- The inner Core can reach temperatures up to.
- The bottom half of the mantle contains.
12 Clues: This layer contains liquid magma. • The top half of the mantle contains. • This is the largest layer of the Earth. • The solid ball made of iron and nickel. • The bottom half of the mantle contains. • The inner Core can reach temperatures up to. • The crust is less than ______ of the Earth's entire mass. • The crust is constantly ______ due to currents in the mantle. • ...
Tectonic Hazards Revision 2019-11-06
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- a crack in the crust where the plates
- the name of the super continent that existed millions of years ago
- includes the very top of the mantle and the crust
- the type of crust that lays underneath the sea
- the layer in-between the crust and the core
- a gap in the earth's crust that allows magma, ash, gas escape
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- molten rock that is found underneath the earths surface
- molten rock that leaves the volcano during and eruption
- shaking and trembling on the earths surface
- when the plates on the sea floor move apart
- the earth plates crumple to create a …………
- the inner most layer mainly made of solid iron and nickel
12 Clues: a crack in the crust where the plates • the earth plates crumple to create a ………… • shaking and trembling on the earths surface • when the plates on the sea floor move apart • the layer in-between the crust and the core • the type of crust that lays underneath the sea • includes the very top of the mantle and the crust • ...
Tectonic Plates 2023-10-24
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- Divergent plate boundaries cause this landform to emerge
- The layer of the earth where tectonic plates are found
- Convergent plate boundaries form this landform
- The ________ core is made of liquid iron and nickel
- The last name of the german scientist who came up with the theory behind continental drift.
- plates Large pieces of the earth's crust
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- This type of plate boundary causes earthquakes
- ______________ currents are responsible for moving the tectonic plates
- The _____ core is the Hottest layer of the earth
- The layer of the earth you would find convection currents in
- This plate boundary occurs when two plates are moving towards each other
- The name of the last supercontinent
12 Clues: The name of the last supercontinent • plates Large pieces of the earth's crust • This type of plate boundary causes earthquakes • Convergent plate boundaries form this landform • The _____ core is the Hottest layer of the earth • The ________ core is made of liquid iron and nickel • The layer of the earth where tectonic plates are found • ...
Plate Motion 2023-10-18
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- an underwater mountain range formed when two plates move apart
- one of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth’s outer layer
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- moving apart in different directions
- how often or fast something happens
- Earth’s outermost layer of hard, solid rock that is underneath the soil, vegetation,and water
- a sudden shaking of Earth’s surface
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- moving toward the same place
- the place where two plates meet
- a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like
- the layer of soft, solid rock underneath Earth’s plates
- a long, deep indentation in the ocean floor formed when two plates move together
12 Clues: moving toward the same place • the place where two plates meet • how often or fast something happens • a sudden shaking of Earth’s surface • moving apart in different directions • something we observe to be similar over and over again • the layer of soft, solid rock underneath Earth’s plates • a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like • ...
Earth Science 2022-06-30
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- A plate boundary where new crust is made
- A large volcanic creater, esecpially one formed by a major eruption leading to colapse of the volcano
- The solid mineral forming part of the earths surface. Exposed on the surface or underlining soil
- Outermost layer of the earth
- The point where the earthquake starts
- The point at ground level, directly above the focus
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- Crust that is thinner and more dense (found underwater)
- Continous pysical force exerted on or against an object.
- scales How earthquakes are measured (Magnitude 2,3,4...)
- The outside/ outermost layer of something
- Crust Crust that is thicker and makes up the land
- Waves waves that are undetectable to humans
12 Clues: Outermost layer of the earth • The point where the earthquake starts • A plate boundary where new crust is made • The outside/ outermost layer of something • Waves waves that are undetectable to humans • The point at ground level, directly above the focus • Crust Crust that is thicker and makes up the land • Crust that is thinner and more dense (found underwater) • ...
Earth's Layers/Tectonic Plates Review Crossword 2024-09-05
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- The name of the single landmass; Before continental drift
- A thick, not dense crust under land
- The very center of the Earth, liquid material made of Nickel and Iron
- Plate boundary when two plates slide against each other; Causes earthquakes
- German geophysicist and meteorologist responsible for the theory of Continental Drift
- Plate boundary when two plates move away from each other; Forms volcanoes
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- Soft, tar-like layer of the Earth, moves through convection currents
- The very center of the Earth, solid, made of iron
- Hot material; lava
- Plate boundary when two plates come together; Forms mountains
- The very outside layer of the Earth, two types
- A dense, thin crust at the bottom of the ocean
12 Clues: Hot material; lava • A thick, not dense crust under land • The very outside layer of the Earth, two types • A dense, thin crust at the bottom of the ocean • The very center of the Earth, solid, made of iron • The name of the single landmass; Before continental drift • Plate boundary when two plates come together; Forms mountains • ...
Plate Tectonics Crossword 2023-01-27
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- this occurs when one plate is heaver then the other slides underneath the less dence plate
- this type of boundary is where two plates rub together
- core made up of liquid iron and nickel
- contains the crust and a portion of the upper layer of the mantel
- contains magma and convection currents
- the name given to the mass of land that existed before continental drift
- core made up of solid iron and nickel
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- this type of boundary is where plates come together
- outermost layer of the earth
- this type of boundary is where plates move apart
- the scientist that came up with the idea of Continental Drift
- largest tectonic plate
12 Clues: largest tectonic plate • outermost layer of the earth • core made up of solid iron and nickel • core made up of liquid iron and nickel • contains magma and convection currents • this type of boundary is where plates move apart • this type of boundary is where plates come together • this type of boundary is where two plates rub together • ...
Unit 2 Lesson 2 Vocabulary Practice 2022-09-29
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- Type of plate boundary where a plate subducts (moves)under another
- Remove features from the surface of Earth
- Another work for mountain building
- Loosening and removal of weather rocks
- Processes that break down rock into smaller materials
- When wind, water, glaciers and gravity move weathered and eroded materials to another place
- Type of plate boundary where two plates move apart
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- Force in the mantle responsible for moving plates and drive continental drift
- Type of plate boundary where new crust is made
- Build features on the surface of Earth
- Type of plate boundary where two plates collide
- Type of plate boundary where two plates slide past each other
- There are two types of _________, continental and oceanic
- Occurs at a convergent boundary where one plate moves under another
14 Clues: Another work for mountain building • Build features on the surface of Earth • Loosening and removal of weather rocks • Remove features from the surface of Earth • Type of plate boundary where new crust is made • Type of plate boundary where two plates collide • Type of plate boundary where two plates move apart • Processes that break down rock into smaller materials • ...
Layers of the Earth 2022-11-03
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- The resistance applied to flow; the thickness of a substance.
- Plates moving away from each other.
- Two plates pushing against each other.
- Hot fluid travelling in circular movements due to changes in density.
- The area located in the middle mantle where convection currents occur.
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- The solid, outer part of the Earth containing the crust and the upper mantle.
- Two plates sliding past each other.
- The outermost layer of the Earth.
- A liquid layer of molten iron and nickel located between the Earth’s mantle and inner core.
- Layer of silicate rock between the Earth's crust and outer core.
- The solid most inner layer of the Earth.
- Lava before it exits the volcano.
12 Clues: The outermost layer of the Earth. • Lava before it exits the volcano. • Two plates sliding past each other. • Plates moving away from each other. • Two plates pushing against each other. • The solid most inner layer of the Earth. • The resistance applied to flow; the thickness of a substance. • Layer of silicate rock between the Earth's crust and outer core. • ...
Reflection and refraction vocab 2023-05-17
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- the separation of light into colors arranged according to frequency
- bending of a wave as it crosses the boundary of 2 media
- the return of a wave back to its original medium
- the angle of incidence at which light is refracted at an 90 degrees
- when walls are too reflective, the sound becomes garbled
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- the reflection of light through a rough surface
- the angle between the reflected ray and the normal
- having an outline caved inward like an interior of a cirle
- an optical image formed from the divergent light rays
- the angle between the incidence ray and the normal
- a distorted image
- having an outline curved like an exterior of a circle
12 Clues: a distorted image • the reflection of light through a rough surface • the return of a wave back to its original medium • the angle between the reflected ray and the normal • the angle between the incidence ray and the normal • an optical image formed from the divergent light rays • having an outline curved like an exterior of a circle • ...
Natural Selection Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-20
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- Species have different ancestral origins but have developed similar features
- Both extreme phenotypes are favored
- A change in DNA sequence.
- frequency The percentage of any one specific allele.
- Organisms evolve in response to to one another
- Two separate species evolve differently from a common ancestor.
- When populations are split apart by geographic isolation
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- One extreme phenotype is favored
- drift a change in the frequency of an allele within a population over time.
- A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area at the same time.
- flow Any movement of genes from one population to another
- selection A process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
- Average phenotype is favored
- pool All alleles of a population’s genes.
14 Clues: A change in DNA sequence. • Average phenotype is favored • One extreme phenotype is favored • Both extreme phenotypes are favored • pool All alleles of a population’s genes. • Organisms evolve in response to to one another • frequency The percentage of any one specific allele. • When populations are split apart by geographic isolation • ...
Plate Motion 2021-06-15
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- a feature that forms on the surface of a planet such as a mountain
- the layer of soft solid rock underneath Earth's plates
- a sudden shaking of Earth's surface
- moving toward the same place
- any of Earth's main continuous areas of land such as Africa, Asia and North America
- the outside or top layer of something
- evidence of life from the past
Down
- hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth
- one of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that makes up Earth's outer layer
- moving apart in different directions
- the sudden pushing out of something such as lava
- hot liquid rock on the surface of Earth
- an extinct reptile that lived about 300 million years ago
13 Clues: moving toward the same place • evidence of life from the past • a sudden shaking of Earth's surface • moving apart in different directions • the outside or top layer of something • hot liquid rock on the surface of Earth • hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth • the sudden pushing out of something such as lava • ...
Thinking Creatively and Language Development 2022-03-10
Across
- The smallest unit that carries meaning.
- Our spoken, written, or signed words and the way they are combined for communication.
- Spontaneously uttered sounds not related to specific language.
- Where a child speaks mostly in single words.
- The rules that guide ordering words into sentences.
- The system of rules that enables communication.
- The way of thinking that narrows the options down to determine the single best solution
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- Where a child speaks mostly in two word statements.
- The smallest distinctive sound unit.
- The rules that guide deriving meaning from sound.
- A way of thinking that expands upon possible solutions, diverging in different directions.
- Who's ideology organized the 6 ways of thinking?
- Ability to produce new and valuable ideas.
13 Clues: The smallest distinctive sound unit. • The smallest unit that carries meaning. • Ability to produce new and valuable ideas. • Where a child speaks mostly in single words. • The system of rules that enables communication. • Who's ideology organized the 6 ways of thinking? • The rules that guide deriving meaning from sound. • ...
Evolution Review 2015-10-23
Across
- The moving in or out of new alleles (forms of a gene) in a population.
- Structures that are similiar with same functions in different groups.
- He believed that organisms could change how their bodies worked.
- Unrelated organisms evolve similarities in the same environment.
- Two species evolve in response to each other.
Down
- Theory that states mitochondria and chloroplasts came from bacteria.
- A group of the same species that changes during evolution.
- He developed that idea of natural selection.
- evolution One species separates into different species.
- Any of several forms of a gene found on the same chromosome.
- Structures that are similiar with different functions.
- Survival of the fittest.
- A change in the gene pool or population due to size change.
13 Clues: Survival of the fittest. • He developed that idea of natural selection. • Two species evolve in response to each other. • Structures that are similiar with different functions. • evolution One species separates into different species. • A group of the same species that changes during evolution. • A change in the gene pool or population due to size change. • ...
Earth Science 8 V1 2024-10-21
Across
- The type of crust found under the oceans
- The tectonic plate boundary type that generates new crust
- The tectonic plate boundary type that grows mountains
- Differences in _____________ create currents in the mantle
- The largest section of the earth
- The layer of the earth that generates the magnetic field
Down
- The tectonic plate boundary where rubbing plates create earthquakes
- The name of the ancient supercontinent
- The section of our world that includes the land, rocks, and all the material under the earth's surface.
- The earth's crust and upper mantle together, which is broken into tectonic plates
- The layer that the tectonic plates float on top of
- The uppermost layer of the earth
- These currents cause movement of tectonic plates
13 Clues: The uppermost layer of the earth • The largest section of the earth • The name of the ancient supercontinent • The type of crust found under the oceans • These currents cause movement of tectonic plates • The layer that the tectonic plates float on top of • The tectonic plate boundary type that grows mountains • The layer of the earth that generates the magnetic field • ...
Evolution Crossword 2025-04-01
Across
- Type of structure that has similar structures but different functions.
- _______ Genetic variation increases chances of populations to adapt
- An _____________ equilibrium has periods of no change between periods of rapid change.
- how analogous structures are made.
- (Two words) a change in frequency of alleles due to random chance.
- Change over time in a species.
- The ___________ effect happens after a drastic population decrease.
Down
- Formation of a new species
- how homologous structures are made.
- This ______________ isolation can eventually cause new species to form.
- (Two words) Movement of genes from one gene pool to another.
- Type of structure that has different structures, but similar functions.
- The ________ effect happens when a part of a population leaves and starts an new population.
13 Clues: Formation of a new species • Change over time in a species. • how analogous structures are made. • how homologous structures are made. • (Two words) Movement of genes from one gene pool to another. • (Two words) a change in frequency of alleles due to random chance. • _______ Genetic variation increases chances of populations to adapt • ...
Snow Day Crossword Science Nate 2023-02-23
5 Clues: When plates move apart. • When plates come together. • The time period between Earthquakes. • A smaller earthquake that occurs after a big earthquake.\ • Boundaries When the plates move horizontally this is a __________ boundary
Insurgent Spelling and Vocabulary 2015-03-22
Across
- diverging; differing; deviating
- not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory
- a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry
Down
- feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful
- a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork
- a person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority
- the theory that all matter in the universe is gradually moving toward the same temperature; heat death
7 Clues: diverging; differing; deviating • not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory • a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork • a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry • a person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority • feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful • ...
Sceince 2020-09-15
5 Clues: pulling apart • coming together • when two plates slide past one other • wegeners theory that there are plates moving under ground • hesses theory that all of the continents where once one super continent
Unit 2 2024-12-16
5 Clues: 2 tectonic plates colliding • The fourth planet from the sun • 2 tectonic plates sliding past each other • The only habitable planet in the universe • 2 tectonic plates moving away from each other
Chapter 10.1 2016-03-03
Across
- Where magma may come out, besides the main vent.
- A bed of hardened lava turned into rock.
- An upwelling of abnormally hot rock within the Earth's mantle.
- The long belt of volcanoes that circle a lot of the pacific ocean.
- Magma outside of the Earth’s crust.
- This process takes place as hot yet solid mantle rock rises because it is less dense than the surrounding rock.
Down
- volcanic activity that occurs within a plate.
- A volcano in Tanzania near a rift valley.
- Heat and ____ melt rock.
- The three types of volcanism are convergent plate volcanism, divergent volcanoes, and _____ volcanism.
- A volcano away from the plate boundaries.
- The top of the volcano.
12 Clues: The top of the volcano. • Heat and ____ melt rock. • Magma outside of the Earth’s crust. • A bed of hardened lava turned into rock. • A volcano in Tanzania near a rift valley. • A volcano away from the plate boundaries. • volcanic activity that occurs within a plate. • Where magma may come out, besides the main vent. • ...
Clue #1 2019-05-07
Across
- The outer layer of the Earth.
- A boundary in which two plates collide
- The gigantic ocean.
- The zone of the earth below the crust and above the core.
- A boundary in which two plates are separating.
- Molten rock beneath the surface of the earth.
- The northern part of Pangaea after it broke off.
Down
- The deepest part of the oceans and lowest point on the crust of the Earth.
- The southern part after the split up of Pangaea.
- Magma which has reached the surface through a volcanic eruption.
- The seven continents were all connected together into one huge land mass.
- A boundary in which two plates scrape and slide past each other.
12 Clues: The gigantic ocean. • The outer layer of the Earth. • A boundary in which two plates collide • Molten rock beneath the surface of the earth. • A boundary in which two plates are separating. • The southern part after the split up of Pangaea. • The northern part of Pangaea after it broke off. • The zone of the earth below the crust and above the core. • ...
Plate Tectonics 2023-03-29
Across
- THe formation of new oceanic crust by the movement of magma out of the mid-ocean ridge causing the sea floor to widen over time
- A landform formed when two tectonic plates slide
- What makes two tectonics plates move
- A location where two tectonic plates collide
- A location where two tectonic plates divide
- a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth.
Down
- A landform formed when two plates collide
- The theory that large plates have been slowlymoving since about 3.4 billion years ago
- First started the theory of continental drift.
- A location where two tectonic plates slide
- Number of major plates
- A landform formed when two tectonic plates divide
12 Clues: Number of major plates • What makes two tectonics plates move • A landform formed when two plates collide • A location where two tectonic plates slide • A location where two tectonic plates divide • A location where two tectonic plates collide • First started the theory of continental drift. • A landform formed when two tectonic plates slide • ...
Earthquakes and Volcanoes 2023-08-23
Across
- what are vibrations that flow out in all directions from the focus?
- The place where the plates of the earth's crust meet.
- plate boundaries when they collide
- what are an example of body waves that flow quickly through solid and liquid?
Down
- the _____________ is the point on the surface directly above the focus.
- what is the beginning point of an earthquake?
- what are the most destructive type of waves?
- what are body waves that can't move through liquid?
- plate boundaries when plates separate
- The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the outer __________.
- ________ waves occur below the surface of the earth.
- plate boundaries where the plates slide along each other
12 Clues: plate boundaries when they collide • plate boundaries when plates separate • what are the most destructive type of waves? • what is the beginning point of an earthquake? • what are body waves that can't move through liquid? • ________ waves occur below the surface of the earth. • The place where the plates of the earth's crust meet. • ...
geology crossword puzzle 2025-03-21
Across
- The first layer of the earth.
- This is a category of the earth made up of rocks and mountains.
- When plates move away from each other.
- This is a category of the earth made up of organisms.
- This is when plates collide with each other.
- This is a category of the earth made up of water and ice
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- The type of rock made from intense heat/pressure.
- When one plate slips under the other.
- The boundary that makes plates slip past each other. .
- This type of rock is made of compacted sediment.
- This is the layer of the earth that is the most dense.
- This the type of rock made from hardened lava/magma.
12 Clues: The first layer of the earth. • When one plate slips under the other. • When plates move away from each other. • This is when plates collide with each other. • This type of rock is made of compacted sediment. • The type of rock made from intense heat/pressure. • This the type of rock made from hardened lava/magma. • This is a category of the earth made up of organisms. • ...
Evolution Review 2015-10-23
Across
- He developed that idea of natural selection.
- A change in the gene pool or population due to size change.
- Theory that states mitochondria and chloroplasts came from bacteria.
- The moving in or out of new alleles (forms of a gene) in a population.
- Survival of the fittest.
- A group of the same species that changes during evolution.
- Structures that are similiar with same functions in different groups.
- Two species evolve in response to each other.
Down
- evolution One species separates into different species.
- Unrelated organisms evolve similarities in the same environment.
- He believed that organisms could change how their bodies worked.
- Any of several forms of a gene found on the same chromosome.
- Structures that are similiar with different functions.
13 Clues: Survival of the fittest. • He developed that idea of natural selection. • Two species evolve in response to each other. • Structures that are similiar with different functions. • evolution One species separates into different species. • A group of the same species that changes during evolution. • A change in the gene pool or population due to size change. • ...
Earth Science Project Choice Board 2021-12-13
Across
- when an igneous rock gets heated and pressured
- when an igneous rock melts
- when a sedimentary rock goes through weathering
- A metamorphic rock that has been through magma/lava and cooled down
- what happens when 2 plates collide (what's the result going to be?)
- what is the main heat source that's in the earth
Down
- zone when a dense crust goes under a more dense crust causing a hotspot
- when the sediments get compacted and cementation
- what happens with 2 plates rubbing against each other
- when 2 plates pass each other
- when two plates are pulled together
- when 2 plates are pulled away from each other
- chamber is a spot where the magma is stored in a volcano
13 Clues: when an igneous rock melts • when 2 plates pass each other • when two plates are pulled together • when 2 plates are pulled away from each other • when an igneous rock gets heated and pressured • when a sedimentary rock goes through weathering • when the sediments get compacted and cementation • what is the main heat source that's in the earth • ...
Earth Science 2024-01-10
Across
- Opening that allow the liquid rock in the asthenosphere to come to the surface
- A rock is an aggregate of minerals and other organic or inorganic matter.
- When tectonic plates smash into each other
- Liquid metal and rock, that contains mostly iron and nickel
- A elastic place under the lithosphere
- Plate boundaries collide
- minerals that we use in everyday economy
- The solid outermost layer, and is subdivided into the continental crust, which is dry and the oceanic crust which is liquid.
Down
- A place that composes of the crust and upper mantle
- Plate boundaries move away from each other
- Where oceanic plates sink down into the asthenosphere
- Something that was never living
- The study of minerals
13 Clues: The study of minerals • Plate boundaries collide • Something that was never living • A elastic place under the lithosphere • minerals that we use in everyday economy • Plate boundaries move away from each other • When tectonic plates smash into each other • A place that composes of the crust and upper mantle • Where oceanic plates sink down into the asthenosphere • ...
End of Unit Test Review 2024-10-14
Across
- a body of water underground
- man made or produced by humans
- plate boundaries that move away from each other
- most essential characteristic for life to exist
- the concept that the oldest soil layers are at the bottom and the most recent are at the top
- when an oceanic plate subducts under a continental plate
Down
- the largest planet in our solar system
- a land area that drains water to a common body of water
- the object in our solar system with the most mass
- the force that governs the motion of our solar system
- result of 2 continental plate tectonics moving towards each other
- plate boundaries that slide past each other
- plate boundaries that move towards each other
13 Clues: a body of water underground • man made or produced by humans • the largest planet in our solar system • plate boundaries that slide past each other • plate boundaries that move towards each other • plate boundaries that move away from each other • most essential characteristic for life to exist • the object in our solar system with the most mass • ...
Plate Tectonics 2022-04-22
Across
- Releasing gas that has been dissolved.
- It is the middle layer of the earth and it is made out of hot rocks.
- When the plates move apart from each other.
- When the plates move very close together.
- A person that studies the earth.
- These make up the earth’s
- It is in between the lithosphere and the upper mantle.
Down
- There are seven land masses on earth.
- Partly melted rock under the surface
- This is a solid nickel layer of the earth.
- It is the movement of the earth. Also the name of the of this puzzle.
- It is a solid part of the earth. It is also called the geosphere.
- The person who confirmed Alfred Wigener’s theory.
13 Clues: These make up the earth’s • A person that studies the earth. • There are seven land masses on earth. • Partly melted rock under the surface • Releasing gas that has been dissolved. • When the plates move very close together. • This is a solid nickel layer of the earth. • When the plates move apart from each other. • The person who confirmed Alfred Wigener’s theory. • ...
Earthquake 2017-03-19
Across
- a change in the shape of a rock caused by stress
- a force that acts on a rock to change its shape or volume
- pushes a mass of rock into two opposite directions
- to change in composition or structure
Down
- squeezes rock until it folds or breaks
- tending to be different or develope in different directions
- pulls on crust,stretching rock so it becomes thinner
7 Clues: to change in composition or structure • squeezes rock until it folds or breaks • a change in the shape of a rock caused by stress • pushes a mass of rock into two opposite directions • pulls on crust,stretching rock so it becomes thinner • a force that acts on a rock to change its shape or volume • tending to be different or develope in different directions
Snow Day Crossword Science Nate 2023-02-23
5 Clues: When plates move apart. • When plates come together. • The time period between Earthquakes. • A smaller earthquake that occurs after a big earthquake.\ • Boundaries When the plates move horizontally this is a __________ boundary
Science Crossword Puzzle 2025-07-09
Across
- is a combination of a strike-slip and dip-slip
- type of reverse fault where the angle of the dip is 45° or less
- occurs when two colliding plates, one subducting underneath the other
- are formed through plate convergence
- when two plates slide toward each other
- a long, narrow depression in the ocean floor
- large landforms that rise well above the ground and have steep slopes
Down
- when two plates move away from each other
- refers to shaking of earth
- resists movement of lithospheric plates
- cracks on earth's crust
- refers to the movement of faults along the angle of the fault plate
- refers to the process of forming Mountains and mountain ranges.
- constructed from accumulated lava flows, pyroclasts, and other igneous rocks that piled up over time
14 Clues: cracks on earth's crust • refers to shaking of earth • are formed through plate convergence • resists movement of lithospheric plates • when two plates slide toward each other • when two plates move away from each other • a long, narrow depression in the ocean floor • is a combination of a strike-slip and dip-slip • ...
unit three vocab 2025-12-12
Across
- Very small pieces of rock
- the theory that Earth's crust I's dived into plates that are alaways moving.
- the strength of a earthquake
- break in the earths crust where roce on one side moves in relation to the other side
- The thick layer of earth beanth the crust.
- a shaking of earths surface that can cause land to fall and rise
- the process of sediment dropping.
- the boundary between two tectonic plates that are passing each other.
Down
- two tectonic plates that are going away from each other.
- the space between two tectonic plates that are colliding with each other.
- the thin layer of earth crust.
- the process of breaking down sediment.
- the process of moving sediment.
- natural shape of land or feature.
14 Clues: Very small pieces of rock • the strength of a earthquake • the thin layer of earth crust. • the process of moving sediment. • natural shape of land or feature. • the process of sediment dropping. • the process of breaking down sediment. • The thick layer of earth beanth the crust. • two tectonic plates that are going away from each other. • ...
Evolution 2015-06-08
Across
- database that documents changes in past life on Earth
- comparing genes of different organisms
- separation of a species or population so they no longer interbreed and evolve into 2 separate species
- diversity in gene frequencies
- organisms share common ancestors
- heritable trait that increases an organisms ability to survive and produce in an enviornment
Down
- known as survival of the fittest
- form of evolution that is the accumulation of differences among groups which can lead to new species
- independent evolution of similar features in species of different lineages
- organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms
- form of isolation where 2 populations are separated by geographic barriers
11 Clues: diversity in gene frequencies • known as survival of the fittest • organisms share common ancestors • comparing genes of different organisms • database that documents changes in past life on Earth • organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms • independent evolution of similar features in species of different lineages • ...
Chapter 3: Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics 2024-09-02
Across
- Means "old" or "ancient".
- ___________waves travel along Earth's surface.
- A __________________ boundary is when two continental plates move away from each other.
- detect and record seismic waves.
- the displacement of fluid as an object floats.
- A ________________ boundary is an area where two tectonic plates are moving toward one another.
Down
- A _____________________ boundary is when two tectonic plates slide past each other.
- Minerals in the ocean floor align with the magnetic field of Earth and solidify, studying this process is called ______________________________.
- A collection of all continents in one landmass that existed 200 million years ago.
- The outermost layer of Earth.
- A _____________ wave is a vibration generated by an earthquake or explosion.
11 Clues: Means "old" or "ancient". • The outermost layer of Earth. • detect and record seismic waves. • ___________waves travel along Earth's surface. • the displacement of fluid as an object floats. • A _____________ wave is a vibration generated by an earthquake or explosion. • A collection of all continents in one landmass that existed 200 million years ago. • ...
Plate Tectonics 2023-02-07
Across
- zone the region where an oceanic plate sinks down into the asthenosphere
- a break in the Earth's crust along which two blocks of the crust slide
- core the solid, dense center of the Earth
- coming closer together
- the rising of regions of the Earth's crust to higher elevations
- drift the theory that continents can drift apart from one another and have in the past
Down
- plate a piece of the lithosphere that moves around on top the asthenosphere
- outer layer of the Earth
- the center part of the Earth
- develop in different directions
- the layer of Earth between the crust and the core
11 Clues: coming closer together • outer layer of the Earth • the center part of the Earth • develop in different directions • core the solid, dense center of the Earth • the layer of Earth between the crust and the core • the rising of regions of the Earth's crust to higher elevations • a break in the Earth's crust along which two blocks of the crust slide • ...
science chapter 5 2024-03-12
Across
- occurs when two plates pull away from each other
- the point on earths surface directly above an earthquakes starting point
- another word for an earthquakes strength
- the point along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs
- the bending, breaking, and tilting of the earths crust
- occurs when two plates push into each other
- the process of making older buildings more earthquake resistant
Down
- occurs when two plates slide past each other
- a tracing of earthquake motion that is created by the seismograph
- the study of earthquakes
- a break in the earths crust
- an instrument that records vibrations in the ground and determines the earthquakes location and strength
- giant pieces of Earth's thin crust
- how much damage the earthquake caused
14 Clues: the study of earthquakes • a break in the earths crust • giant pieces of Earth's thin crust • how much damage the earthquake caused • another word for an earthquakes strength • occurs when two plates push into each other • occurs when two plates slide past each other • occurs when two plates pull away from each other • ...
PM Crossword 2022-10-11
Across
- the slow pulling apart of land that is caused by plate movement
- a long, deep indentation in the ocean floor formed when two plates move together
- a spring that sends up hot water and steam
- the outside or top layer of something
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the layer of soft, solid rock under Earth’s plates
- hot liquid rock below the surface of Earth
- a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
- moving apart in different directions
Down
- moving toward the same place
- how often or fast something happens
- to examine in detail for a purpose
- one of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth’s outer layer
- an object, diagram, etc that helps us understand something
14 Clues: moving toward the same place • to examine in detail for a purpose • how often or fast something happens • moving apart in different directions • the outside or top layer of something • a spring that sends up hot water and steam • hot liquid rock below the surface of Earth • the layer of soft, solid rock under Earth’s plates • ...
Unit 6.4 2025-02-05
Across
- a large piece of Earth's crust that moves slowly
- this happens when plates slide past each other and get stuck, then roughly become "unstuck"
- very dense crust made from basalt
- less dense than oceanic crust, made of granite
- In a convergent plate boundary, plates move _______ each other
- molten rock above the surface of Earth
Down
- In a divergent plate boundary, plates move _____ _____ each other
- a crack or fracture in the bedrock
- the point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake occurs
- loose material, like sand and dirt on Earth's surface
- solid rock found everywhere on earth (often under sediment)
- the type of rock formed when sediment is compressed
- In a transform plate boundary, plates move ______ each other
- molten rock below the surface of Earth
14 Clues: very dense crust made from basalt • a crack or fracture in the bedrock • molten rock below the surface of Earth • molten rock above the surface of Earth • less dense than oceanic crust, made of granite • a large piece of Earth's crust that moves slowly • the type of rock formed when sediment is compressed • loose material, like sand and dirt on Earth's surface • ...
digital station lab plate tectonics 2022-02-22
6 Clues: - Outside of the earth • - a sudden and violent shaking of the ground • - a theory that all continents were connected • - The boundary when the plates getspread apart • - The boundary when plates get pushed together • - broken pieces of the earths crust that have been moving around for millions of years
Plate tectonics 2022-03-18
6 Clues: When two plates slide • When two plates divide • When two plates collide • The theory that all 7 continents were combined. • spreading When new oceanic crust forms and when magma rises up • drift The theory that all the continents were connected and then started to drift away from each other
magnetic review 2021-12-20
Across
- reason Earth has magnetic field from outer core
- another element that can be magnetized for 5 cents
- direction magnetic force goes
- tectonic plate boundary where ocean rock has captured magnetic reversal of Earth
- all spin same direction to cause magnetism
- protects Earth from Sun energy
Down
- when electric runs through a copper loop causing magnetic field
- when solar energy enters edge of Earth's magnetic field and light display happens - also in south
- magnetite that was magnetized by lightning and used as compass for navigation by Vikings and others
- a third element that can be magnetized
- one element of three that can be magnetized
11 Clues: direction magnetic force goes • protects Earth from Sun energy • a third element that can be magnetized • all spin same direction to cause magnetism • one element of three that can be magnetized • reason Earth has magnetic field from outer core • another element that can be magnetized for 5 cents • when electric runs through a copper loop causing magnetic field • ...
Forces That Change the Earth 2023-01-18
Across
- fissure volcanoes, mid ocean ridge and rift valleys are formed at theses plate boundaries
- where sediments land after being transported by gravity, water, wind, and ice
- line on a map that connects points with the same elevation
- Volcanoes and folded mountains are formed here
- Sandreas fault is this type of plate boundary
- how gravity, water, wind, and ice transport/ move ediments
Down
- continents were one big landmass and they eventually drifted to their current locations
- created theory of seafloor spreading
- earth's plates float and move around
- how high or tall something is
- how gravity, water, wind, and ice break rocks into smaller pieces
11 Clues: how high or tall something is • created theory of seafloor spreading • earth's plates float and move around • Sandreas fault is this type of plate boundary • Volcanoes and folded mountains are formed here • line on a map that connects points with the same elevation • how gravity, water, wind, and ice transport/ move ediments • ...
Earth and Space Science 2021-09-29
Across
- produces a circular or elongated structure
- the measure of a material's resistance to flow
- Color left behind by minerals when rubbed against something
Down
- plate boundary where the plates go away from each other
- concept that Earth's crust is floating in a gravitational balance
- material deposited directly by the glacier
6 Clues: produces a circular or elongated structure • material deposited directly by the glacier • the measure of a material's resistance to flow • plate boundary where the plates go away from each other • Color left behind by minerals when rubbed against something • concept that Earth's crust is floating in a gravitational balance
Level C Unit 8 Crossword (1-6) 2019-02-28
Across
- clothes, apparel, garb; to dress or adorn
- going in different directions; different from each other; deviant
Down
- very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot
- thin and bony, starved looking; bare, barren
- to be of use or benefit to; to make use of; to take advantage of
- puzzling, mystifying or enigmatic
6 Clues: puzzling, mystifying or enigmatic • clothes, apparel, garb; to dress or adorn • thin and bony, starved looking; bare, barren • very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot • to be of use or benefit to; to make use of; to take advantage of • going in different directions; different from each other; deviant
Layers of Earth Vocab 2014-12-04
Across
- the theory that continents can drift
- name for lava before it reaches earths surface
- rigid movable sections of the lithosphere
- point on earths surface directly above an earthquakes focus
- a boundary where two plates slide past each other
- a point in the earth where movement along a fault creates an earthquake
- the solid innermost layer of the earth
Down
- scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes
- undersea mountainous ridge and divergent plate boundary the circles the earth
- a boundry where two tectonic plates move apart
- a shock wave caused by an earthquake
- size of an earthquake measured by the amount of energy released
- molten rock that erupts from earth
- outer layer of earth composed of crust and outer mantle
- boundary where two tectonic plates meet
- a crack in a rock
- the thin outermost layer of the earth
- when one plate goes under another
- mostly molten layer of earth below the crust
19 Clues: a crack in a rock • when one plate goes under another • molten rock that erupts from earth • a shock wave caused by an earthquake • the theory that continents can drift • the thin outermost layer of the earth • the solid innermost layer of the earth • boundary where two tectonic plates meet • rigid movable sections of the lithosphere • ...
Tectonic Plates 2017-11-28
Across
- continental _______ is a theory that continents drift apart
- a _________ plate is a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly
- outermost, rigid layer of the Earth
- outermost layer of the Earth
- a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
- a squeezing force
- layer between the crust and the core
- a pulling force
- sea-floor _________ is how a new lithosphere is created
- molten rock in Earth's crust
Down
- the innermost layer of the earth
- _________ plate is a piece of the lithosphere that moves on the asthenosphere
- soft layer of the mantle
- caused by an earthquake or Earth vibration
- __________ boundary is between two colliding plates
- ___________ boundary is between two plates moving away from each other
- a break in the Earth's crust
- ___________ boundary is between two plates that are sliding past each other
- the bending of rock layers
19 Clues: a pulling force • a squeezing force • soft layer of the mantle • the bending of rock layers • outermost layer of the Earth • a break in the Earth's crust • molten rock in Earth's crust • the innermost layer of the earth • outermost, rigid layer of the Earth • layer between the crust and the core • caused by an earthquake or Earth vibration • ...
Tectonic Plates 2017-11-28
Across
- a break in the Earth's crust
- sea-floor _________ is how a new lithosphere is created
- a _________ plate is a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly
- outermost, rigid layer of the Earth
- a squeezing force
- a pulling force
- __________ boundary is between two colliding plates
- continental _______ is a theory that continents drift apart
- outermost layer of the Earth
- caused by an earthquake or Earth vibration
Down
- the bending of rock layers
- layer between the crust and the core
- a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
- soft layer of the mantle
- molten rock in Earth's crust
- _________ plate is a piece of the lithosphere that moves on the asthenosphere
- ___________ boundary is between two plates moving away from each other
- ___________ boundary is between two plates that are sliding past each other
- the innermost layer of the earth
19 Clues: a pulling force • a squeezing force • soft layer of the mantle • the bending of rock layers • a break in the Earth's crust • molten rock in Earth's crust • outermost layer of the Earth • the innermost layer of the earth • outermost, rigid layer of the Earth • layer between the crust and the core • caused by an earthquake or Earth vibration • ...
Tectonic Plates Vocab 2023-09-20
Across
- large underwater mountain range
- an area where heated rock rises in blooms from the mantle
- motion that transfers energy ->->->
- tectonic plate boundary that pulls apart
- the liquid part o the core on the outside with lower temperatures
- area formed in the widening gap of a divergent boundary
- large or small slab of rock that floats on earth's surface
- plate boundary where plates move in opposite direction against each other
- area made up of lower mantle
Down
- the slow movement of earth continents with time
- the switching of the magnetic poles
- the theory that states that Earth's surface has changed with time and will continue to change
- energy transfer by movement of material
- huge super continent
- earth's thickest layer, semi-liquid layer
- the top most layer we stand on
- the liquid part of the core with high pressure and temperatures making it a solid
- area made up of upper mantle and crust
- tectonic plate boundary that comes together
19 Clues: huge super continent • area made up of lower mantle • the top most layer we stand on • large underwater mountain range • the switching of the magnetic poles • motion that transfers energy ->->-> • area made up of upper mantle and crust • energy transfer by movement of material • tectonic plate boundary that pulls apart • earth's thickest layer, semi-liquid layer • ...
Plate Tectonics 2014-10-16
Across
- A long steep sided depression in the ocean floor.
- The theory of _________ is that the outer layer of the earth is divided into a couple dozen plates that move across the earths surface.
- Is the edge of a tectonic plate.
- The theory that the continents are slowly spreading apart.
- When two plates move sideways with each other.
- The spreading of the seafloor.
- When two plates collide.
Down
- _______ is a geological process in which the edge of the lithospheric plate slides underneath another.
- Is the transfer of heat
- ________ is a series of vibrations of earth.
- Maurice Ewing and Bruce Heezen discovered the _________.
- ________ is the process which occurs at the mid-ocan ridge.
- The rigid outermost shell of earth is broken into __________.
- Also known as seismic wave.
14 Clues: Is the transfer of heat • When two plates collide. • Also known as seismic wave. • The spreading of the seafloor. • Is the edge of a tectonic plate. • ________ is a series of vibrations of earth. • When two plates move sideways with each other. • A long steep sided depression in the ocean floor. • Maurice Ewing and Bruce Heezen discovered the _________. • ...
mirrors and lenses 2016-05-19
Across
- of incidence: from the normal to the incoming ray
- a line drawn perpendicular to the surface of a mirror or lens
- a lens or mirror that is bigger in the middle
- an optical device that works by reflection
- A refracting telescope arrangement using an inverting lens between the objective lens and the eyepiece to form a right-side-up image.
- what you are actually looking at
- Distortion in an image produced by a lens.
- where your eyes think something is
- the study of how light behaves
Down
- an optical device that works by refraction to bend light
- light rays that spread apart
- a lens or mirror that is bigger at the ends
- light rays that come together
- where all parallel rays come together
14 Clues: light rays that spread apart • light rays that come together • the study of how light behaves • what you are actually looking at • where your eyes think something is • where all parallel rays come together • an optical device that works by reflection • Distortion in an image produced by a lens. • a lens or mirror that is bigger at the ends • ...
