the earth Crossword Puzzles

Crossword Milo Daykin 2022-06-07

Crossword Milo Daykin crossword puzzle
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  1. the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth
  2. the force that draws objects toward its center
  3. rocks formed when rocks are subjected to high heat and high pressure
  4. closest planet to earth
  5. rocks that form through the deposition and solidification of sediment
  6. used to be a planet
  7. regions of matter that make up the earth
  8. the center of the solar system
  9. the layers of gases surrounding a planet
  10. a deposit on the earth of hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow
  11. the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc
  12. the movement of the air in the form of a current blowing from a particular direction
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  1. the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
  2. center of earth
  3. the most beieived theory of how the universe formed
  4. Discovered gravity
  5. all the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas, and sometimes including water over the earth's surface, such as clouds
  6. the process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics
  7. rocks formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten materials
  8. planet we live on
  9. Discovered natural selection

21 Clues: center of earth • planet we live on • Discovered gravity • used to be a planet • closest planet to earth • Discovered natural selection • the center of the solar system • regions of matter that make up the earth • the layers of gases surrounding a planet • the force that draws objects toward its center • the most beieived theory of how the universe formed • ...

Science Plate Tectonics 2023-12-21

Science Plate Tectonics crossword puzzle
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  1. where one edge of a plate is shoved below the edge of another
  2. processes affecting the structure of earth's crust
  3. rock slabs covering all of earth that divides earth's crust
  4. plates that slide past each other
  5. a small area with hotter temperature compared to the areas surrounding it
  6. contains the crust and upper-most solid mantle. the outer layer of the earth
  7. a type of igneous rock where magma from inside the earth flows out
  8. plates that come together
  9. caused by the earth's plates getting stuck at their edges
  10. the outermost layer of the earth. made of rock
  11. rock that is formed by molten rock cooling
  12. theory that plates drift across the earth
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  1. the eruption of magma onto the earth's surface
  2. plates that move away from each other
  3. the layer below the lithosphere. denser and weaker than the lithosphere
  4. the solid area of earth's interior between the core and the crust
  5. a mountain with vents where lava, small rocks, and gas erupt through the earth's crust
  6. a type of igneous rock where magma goes through older rock and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface
  7. scientists who study the materials, processes, and history of earth
  8. caused by seafloor movement. made by landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, etc.

20 Clues: plates that come together • plates that slide past each other • plates that move away from each other • theory that plates drift across the earth • rock that is formed by molten rock cooling • the eruption of magma onto the earth's surface • the outermost layer of the earth. made of rock • processes affecting the structure of earth's crust • ...

Seasons and Tides 2026-01-08

Seasons and Tides crossword puzzle
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  1. Spring and neap tides occur twice per ______.
  2. The pole tilted _______ from the sun experiences winter.
  3. An imaginary line that runs directly through a spinning object's center.
  4. The pole tilted _______ the sun experiences summer.
  5. This type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at a 90° angle.
  6. To move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle.
  7. The difference in height between the high and low tide.
  8. To spin around an axis.
  9. An imaginary line around the center of the Earth, dividing it into the North and South Hemispheres.
  10. The Earth completes one rotation each _____.
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  1. One half of the Earth
  2. This hemisphere is located above the equator.
  3. The Earth completes one revolution each _____.
  4. During this season the sun's path is longer causing more hours of daylight.
  5. During this season the sun's path is shorter causing fewer hours of daylight.
  6. This hemisphere is located below the equator.
  7. This type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line.
  8. This season occurs after summer.
  9. The tilt of Earth's axis causes this.
  10. The regular rise and fall of the oceans.
  11. The number of high and low tides each day.

21 Clues: One half of the Earth • To spin around an axis. • This season occurs after summer. • The tilt of Earth's axis causes this. • The regular rise and fall of the oceans. • The number of high and low tides each day. • The Earth completes one rotation each _____. • This hemisphere is located above the equator. • Spring and neap tides occur twice per ______. • ...

Moon Phases Vocab 2023-01-06

Moon Phases Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. describes phases following a new moon, as more of the moon's lighted side becomes visible
  2. a tide just after a NEW or FULL moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water levels
  3. imaginary line that runs from North Pole to South Pole
  4. the moon is 3/4 of its way around the Earth. You can see the left half of the side facing Earth lit up
  5. the larger, lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked during an eclipse
  6. the partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  7. moon phases when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated
  8. moon phase in which more than half of the moon appears to be illuminated
  9. time required for Earth to revolve around the sun
  10. to spin on an axis
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  1. an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the Earth's shadow
  2. the moon is quarter of the way around the Earth. You can see the right half of the side facing Earth lit up
  3. dates during the Earth's revolution around the sun when the North pole/South pole are tilted directly at the sun. Longest/shortest days of the year depending on which hemisphere is tilting towards/away
  4. to move around another object
  5. time required for Earth to rotate once on its axis
  6. moon phase that occurs when the moon is between Earth and the Sun; the moon cannot be seen because its lighted half is facing the Sun and its dark side faces Earth
  7. becoming less bright, intense, or strong
  8. the periodic rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean
  9. a tide just after the FIRST or LAST QUARTER moons, when there is the least difference between high and low water levels
  10. dates during the Earth's revolution around the sun when day/night are approximately equal (12 hours each). Start of spring/fall
  11. the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon
  12. The smaller, darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse

22 Clues: to spin on an axis • to move around another object • becoming less bright, intense, or strong • time required for Earth to revolve around the sun • time required for Earth to rotate once on its axis • the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon • imaginary line that runs from North Pole to South Pole • The smaller, darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse • ...

Austin's Earth, Sun & Moon Crossword 2019-10-27

Austin's Earth, Sun & Moon Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a small portion of the moon is illuminated
  2. The path the earth travels around the sun
  3. the earths path
  4. The four different weather times at earth
  5. when the moon looks red
  6. The thing that provides us light at night
  7. When the moon is a full circle
  8. January-December
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  1. The imaginary line that runs through the earth
  2. It causes the seasons
  3. the thing that goes away when you enter space
  4. almost a full moon
  5. when the moon changes from a new moon to a full moon
  6. when the moon is between the earth and sun
  7. When we see a quarter of a full moon
  8. when the moon changes from a full moon to a new moon
  9. When you can't see the moon
  10. The thing the earth orbits

18 Clues: the earths path • January-December • almost a full moon • It causes the seasons • when the moon looks red • The thing the earth orbits • When you can't see the moon • When the moon is a full circle • When we see a quarter of a full moon • The path the earth travels around the sun • The four different weather times at earth • The thing that provides us light at night • ...

Chapter 1 Crossword 2024-02-08

Chapter 1 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The large, dark flat areas on the moon.
  2. The most common gas in the atmosphere.
  3. The apparent backward motion of a planet.
  4. This person discovered three laws concerning how planets move.
  5. The apparent curving of projectiles due to the earth's rotation.
  6. The _______ of the earth is 23 1/2 degrees.
  7. When the moon casts a shadow on the earth.
  8. The pull of a planet or moon due to its mass.
  9. Geocentric explanation for why some planets sometimes go backwards.
  10. This person is known for creating a telescope from the spy glass.
  11. This person described gravity as the force which holds a planet in orbit.
  12. When the moon is closest to the earth.
  13. The earth has this in abundance.
  14. The second most common gas in the atmosphere.
  15. The pattern of light and shadow observed on the moon over a period of 28 days.
  16. The geocentric explanation for why a planet's brightness changes.
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  1. The most common surface feature of the moon.
  2. The first day of summer and winter.
  3. The earth is the center of the universe.
  4. The name of the earth's moon.
  5. The shift of position of closer stars compared to stars that are further away because we are going around the sun.
  6. The path of the sun through the sky.
  7. The name of a scientific device which demonstrates the earth's rotation.
  8. The person who said the earth is the center of the universe.
  9. When the earth casts a shadow on the moon.
  10. The physical force which causes the earth to have a bulge as it rotates.
  11. When the moon is furthest from the sun.
  12. The person who discovered that the sky changes.
  13. The first person to say the sun is in the center.
  14. The amount of speed an object would need to escape a planet's (or moon's) gravity.
  15. Channels for flowing lava on the moon.
  16. The first day of fall and spring.

32 Clues: The name of the earth's moon. • The earth has this in abundance. • The first day of fall and spring. • The first day of summer and winter. • The path of the sun through the sky. • The most common gas in the atmosphere. • When the moon is closest to the earth. • Channels for flowing lava on the moon. • The large, dark flat areas on the moon. • ...

bob 2021-06-17

bob crossword puzzle
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  1. period during which thick ice sheets cover vast areas of land
  2. hot liquid
  3. solidified lava
  4. mostly-solid bulk of Earth's interior
  5. sideways or downward movement of techtonicplates
  6. rigid, outermost shell of a terrestrial-type planet
  7. a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth
  8. coarse-grained igneous rock
  9. scientist that formulates the theory of tectonic plates
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  1. fine-grained extrusive igneous rock
  2. seven massive plates
  3. common type of carbonate sedimentary rock
  4. a natural science about the earth
  5. liquid layer of the earth
  6. outer layer of the earth
  7. solid layer of the earth
  8. a person who studies the earths porpeties

17 Clues: hot liquid • solidified lava • seven massive plates • outer layer of the earth • solid layer of the earth • liquid layer of the earth • coarse-grained igneous rock • a natural science about the earth • fine-grained extrusive igneous rock • mostly-solid bulk of Earth's interior • common type of carbonate sedimentary rock • a person who studies the earths porpeties • ...

Science Chapter 4 2021-10-15

Science Chapter 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. a biological natural resource is:
  2. secular geologist think age of earth: 2
  3. more dense than the mantle
  4. invisible protected barrier for earth
  5. natural resource valua found (2words)
  6. found between crust and mantle
  7. way to conserve nonrenewable resource
  8. perfect distance from sun (2 words)
  9. ageing rocks to be very old (2)
  10. belief that earth process are slow
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  1. way to gather inner earth data (2)
  2. earth's crust divisions (2 words)
  3. thinnest layer of earth
  4. historical geology example (2)
  5. core is made mostly of this material
  6. introduced uniformitarianism geology(2)
  7. study of earth
  8. we must protect our planet from
  9. important for life
  10. seasons caused by
  11. earth's orbital shape
  12. protects earth from harmful radiatio(2)

22 Clues: study of earth • seasons caused by • important for life • earth's orbital shape • thinnest layer of earth • more dense than the mantle • historical geology example (2) • found between crust and mantle • we must protect our planet from • ageing rocks to be very old (2) • earth's crust divisions (2 words) • a biological natural resource is: • way to gather inner earth data (2) • ...

tectonic plates 2022-02-14

tectonic plates crossword puzzle
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  1. the hottest part of earth
  2. what shots out of volcanos
  3. when plates move upwards with eachother
  4. when the seafloor spreads
  5. hardened lava
  6. the theory of plate tectonics developed in the 1960
  7. an air vent to earths core
  8. vent at the bottom of the ocean
  9. a long narrow ditch
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  1. where plates meet
  2. a series of shaking in the earth
  3. the deepest part in the marianis trech
  4. the large amount of land that moves the earth
  5. the first name for the land
  6. the deepest trench in the world
  7. the top of the oceans water
  8. outside of the core
  9. when plates move and the grounderneath doesn't
  10. just underneath earths crust
  11. the outer most layer of the earth
  12. scale the instrument to measure earthquakes

21 Clues: hardened lava • where plates meet • outside of the core • a long narrow ditch • the hottest part of earth • when the seafloor spreads • what shots out of volcanos • an air vent to earths core • the first name for the land • the top of the oceans water • just underneath earths crust • the deepest trench in the world • vent at the bottom of the ocean • a series of shaking in the earth • ...

Earth's spheres 2024-01-24

Earth's spheres crossword puzzle
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  1. the third layer in the atmosphere
  2. mean water
  3. mean life
  4. Earth is made up of systems that interact with each other
  5. means vapor
  6. all of the gasses surrounding earth
  7. The last layer in the atmosphere
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  1. all of the rock on earth
  2. How many layers are in the atmosphere
  3. the fourth layer in the atmosphere
  4. all of the water on earth
  5. The first layer in the atmosphere
  6. all of life on earth
  7. mean rock
  8. the second layer in the atmosphere

15 Clues: mean life • mean rock • mean water • means vapor • all of life on earth • all of the rock on earth • all of the water on earth • The last layer in the atmosphere • the third layer in the atmosphere • The first layer in the atmosphere • the fourth layer in the atmosphere • the second layer in the atmosphere • all of the gasses surrounding earth • How many layers are in the atmosphere • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun!! 2024-02-05

Earth, Moon, and Sun!! crossword puzzle
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  1. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from the Earth
  2. a moon outside our solar system
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  4. when the Moon is completely dark
  5. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  7. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler to see
  8. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  9. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
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  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  3. a planet outside our solar system
  4. a moon phase that looks likes a half-circle from Earth
  5. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  6. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  7. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  8. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like the Earth)
  9. the relative size of things
  10. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

GALAXIES & FORMING OF SOLAR SYSTEM 2024-10-30

GALAXIES & FORMING OF SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
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  1. proposed that the Earth & planets ORBITED around the sun in ovals
  2. EVERY OBJECT in the universe EXERTS a GRAVITATIONAL FORCE on every other object
  3. clouds of gas & dust between stars, in
  4. particles IN SPACE THAT COLLIDED and stuck together forming planets & satellites
  5. grouped together in CLUSTERS bound by gravity.
  6. large CLOUD OF DUST & GAS in space that
  7. small pieces of rock that enter the Earth’s ATMOSPHERE.
  8. philosopher used GEOCENTRIC (EARTH-CENTERED) model of the solar system to explain phases of the moon
  9. large part of the Earth BLASTED into space AFTER BEING STRUCK by a planet-sized SPACE ROCK
  10. CENTRAL PARTS of distant galaxies when they were
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  1. explained that GRAVITY is the FORCE that keeps planets and satellites in ORBIT AROUND the sun
  2. meteoroids that HIT the Earth’s surface.
  3. MODEL COLLAPSE OF NEBULA into a FLAT ROTATING DISK due to GRAVITY FORMING A STAR AND SOLAR SYSTEM
  4. DEBRIS from the Earth and the IMPACTING body began to CLUMP TOGETHER TO FORM MOON
  5. probably leftover material, made from DUST & ICE, from when the solar system formed
  6. proposed a HELIOCENTRIC (SUN-CENTERED) model where the Earth & planets ORBIT the sun in perfect CIRCLES.
  7. QUASI-STELLAR RADIO SOURCE
  8. Earth STRUCK by a planet-sized SPACE ROCK
  9. force which PULLS things TOGETHER
  10. added that the sun, moon and planets ORBITED (REVOLVED) around the Earth in perfect CIRCLES.
  11. result from meteorite IMPACT on Earth’s SURFACE
  12. larger groups of galaxy clusters.
  13. oval or egg shaped
  14. collection of stars, dust, & gas bound by gravity
  15. the ACCUMULATION OF MATTER THAT FORMS PLANETS AND SATELLITES

25 Clues: oval or egg shaped • QUASI-STELLAR RADIO SOURCE • force which PULLS things TOGETHER • larger groups of galaxy clusters. • clouds of gas & dust between stars, in • large CLOUD OF DUST & GAS in space that • Earth STRUCK by a planet-sized SPACE ROCK • meteoroids that HIT the Earth’s surface. • grouped together in CLUSTERS bound by gravity. • ...

Unit 3 Review 2025-12-16

Unit 3 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. -Plastic solid layer under the lithosphere, convection currents located here
  2. - ________ currents are what move continents
  3. - Wegener used ________ climate data to show that continents have moved
  4. - _________ Spreading Theory provided an explanation for how continents move.
  5. - Earth's crust and top, solid portion of the mantle
  6. - Layers of Earth that are determined by what they are made of
  7. - When something is more dense it will _______.
  8. - These seismic waves cannot travel through the liquid outer core
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  1. - Wegener noticed that continents fit together like a _____ puzzle
  2. Core - Layer of Earth that is under the most pressure, made of solid iron and nickel
  3. - _________ zones are areas seismic waves cannot reach
  4. Layers of Earth that are determined by their physical properties
  5. - Earth's layers separate because of differences in _______.
  6. - Earth's surface, thinnest layer of Earth (Compositional)
  7. - solid layer of Earth below the asthenosphere
  8. - When a substance is heated, it becomes _____ dense and rises.
  9. - These seismic waves travel through all layers of Earth
  10. - ___ sequence refers to the order and age of rocks on far apart continents
  11. Core - Layer that makes Earth's magnetic field, is a liquid
  12. - Wegener found ___________ of the same species on continents that were separated by oceans
  13. - Thickest layer of Earth, is a plastic solid (Compositional)

21 Clues: - ________ currents are what move continents • - solid layer of Earth below the asthenosphere • - When something is more dense it will _______. • - Earth's crust and top, solid portion of the mantle • - _________ zones are areas seismic waves cannot reach • - These seismic waves travel through all layers of Earth • ...

Puzzling Earth 2024-01-09

Puzzling Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Outer part of the earth.
  2. Current made by moving fluid.
  3. Below lithosphere made of upper mantle.
  4. Ocean.
  5. Largest part of the inside of earth.
  6. Result of radioactive decay.
  7. What is destroyed due to radioactive decay.
  8. Land.
  9. Where two or more continental crusts meet.
  10. Something generated by radioactive decay.
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  1. Part of the lithosphere that moves.
  2. A rock that falls from space.
  3. Two or more plates move away from each other.
  4. This goes through the earth due to earth quakes and it can't be seen.
  5. This is in the earth and is 9,392 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. An unstable nucleus loses energy due to radioactivity.
  7. How you find a half life of an element.
  8. 84% of earths volume.
  9. Two or more plates slide past and nothing happens.
  10. Made of iron and makes magnetic field.

20 Clues: Land. • Ocean. • 84% of earths volume. • Outer part of the earth. • Result of radioactive decay. • A rock that falls from space. • Current made by moving fluid. • Part of the lithosphere that moves. • Largest part of the inside of earth. • Made of iron and makes magnetic field. • How you find a half life of an element. • Below lithosphere made of upper mantle. • ...

List 5 2022-09-30

List 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. a technique for approaching a problem
  2. a long step
  3. like a bump, bruise, or small cut
  4. a device used to tell direction
  5. a tool
  6. the circle around the "waist" of the Earth
  7. Brooke is buckled into her seat with this
  8. yell
  9. like a pumpkin
  10. vertical lines around the Earth
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  1. horizontal lines around the Earth
  2. a shape with four sides of equal length
  3. move uncomfortably in place
  4. it is used to fasten wood together
  5. reach out as far as your muscles will allow
  6. half of the Earth
  7. smudge
  8. the ability to be strong
  9. you can tie knots with it
  10. making a small, high-pitched noise

20 Clues: yell • smudge • a tool • a long step • like a pumpkin • half of the Earth • the ability to be strong • you can tie knots with it • move uncomfortably in place • a device used to tell direction • vertical lines around the Earth • horizontal lines around the Earth • like a bump, bruise, or small cut • it is used to fasten wood together • making a small, high-pitched noise • ...

Space Review 6.2abcd 2021-05-05

Space Review 6.2abcd crossword puzzle
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  1. This is at the center of our solar system.
  2. Large chunks of rock left over from the formation of the planets.
  3. Where does the source of gravity come from that holds the moon in place and causes it to keep revolving around the Earth?
  4. The _________ planets have rocky surfaces.
  5. The name of the first man to walk on the moon.
  6. The _____ belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.
  7. The planet that is farthest from our sun in our solar system.
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  1. The name of the first artificial satellite sent into orbit around the Earth.
  2. The first human to go into space.
  3. The Red Planet
  4. When an astronaut goes to the moon, the astronaut's _____ changes.
  5. Means the sun is the center of the solar system.
  6. ________ keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun.
  7. A natural or artificial object that revolves around the Earth.
  8. The planet that has the great red spot.
  9. What two factors keep the planets in orbit? _____ and gravity
  10. The ______ ______ have deep, gaseous atmospheres.
  11. Means the Earth is the center of the solar system

18 Clues: The Red Planet • The first human to go into space. • The planet that has the great red spot. • This is at the center of our solar system. • The _________ planets have rocky surfaces. • The name of the first man to walk on the moon. • Means the sun is the center of the solar system. • ________ keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun. • ...

The Earth 2024-04-04

The Earth crossword puzzle
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  1. ¿Qué animal hace un sonido de "relincho"?waterfall Type of water that falls
  2. frío La Antártida es el ___ lugar de la Tierra.
  3. ¿La Antártida es un qué?
  4. Una colina muy grande.
  5. ¿Qué sonido hace una vaca?
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  1. lugar más frío de la Tierra
  2. Palabra que describe el clima cuando hay viento.Hot Describe the weather when it's warm

7 Clues: Una colina muy grande. • ¿La Antártida es un qué? • ¿Qué sonido hace una vaca? • lugar más frío de la Tierra • frío La Antártida es el ___ lugar de la Tierra. • ¿Qué animal hace un sonido de "relincho"?waterfall Type of water that falls • Palabra que describe el clima cuando hay viento.Hot Describe the weather when it's warm

The Earth 2025-09-04

The Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Semi-molten rock found in the mantle.
  2. Circular movements in the Mantle
  3. The outermost layer of the earth
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  1. The original supercontinent
  2. The German man responsible for the theory of Continental Drift
  3. A metal found in the inner core.
  4. It's 6000 degrees celsius here.

7 Clues: The original supercontinent • It's 6000 degrees celsius here. • A metal found in the inner core. • Circular movements in the Mantle • The outermost layer of the earth • Semi-molten rock found in the mantle. • The German man responsible for the theory of Continental Drift

The Earth 2025-11-17

The Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Released gases to form the atmosphere
  2. One of the oldest plants
  3. Can have major effects,causing asthma attacks and even death
  4. Coal contains carbon and
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  1. Absorbs Carbon dioxide
  2. A toxic gas that is flammable
  3. Produced due to the burning of fuels

7 Clues: Absorbs Carbon dioxide • One of the oldest plants • Coal contains carbon and • A toxic gas that is flammable • Produced due to the burning of fuels • Released gases to form the atmosphere • Can have major effects,causing asthma attacks and even death

Tectonic Plates and Pangaea 2022-10-11

Tectonic Plates and Pangaea crossword puzzle
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  1. is a part of the planet earth, it is solid.
  2. occurs when underground rock crumbles including in violent shaking.
  3. the region of the earth’s atmosphere above the stratosphere.
  4. The scorching hot, dense center of our planet.
  5. large quantities of land across the world. There are only seven in total for example Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, Australia, North America, and South America.
  6. the movement of continents across the earth’s surface through geological time.
  7. the upper layer of the mantle the earth contains, it is below the lithosphere where there is low resistance
  8. A feature on the Earth’s surface that is part of the terrain.
  9. based on a theory that explains how major landforms are made as a result of earth’s subterranean movements.
  10. The lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the earth’s surface.
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  1. the layer of the earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere
  2. a mountain or hill that has a crater or vent through lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas
  3. the third planet from our solar system. It is substance of the land surface;soil. We also live on this planet.
  4. a theory that the world was once a supercontinent.
  5. The outermost shell of the planet earth.
  6. The rough interior of the earth.
  7. the remains of prehistoric organisms preserved in preserved in a petrified form.
  8. A path on the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean fulled with active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
  9. the outer part of the earth involving the upper mantle and crust.
  10. lies within the earth it is a liquid although the mantle is solid.

20 Clues: The rough interior of the earth. • The outermost shell of the planet earth. • is a part of the planet earth, it is solid. • The scorching hot, dense center of our planet. • a theory that the world was once a supercontinent. • the layer of the earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere • the region of the earth’s atmosphere above the stratosphere. • ...

Earth Science Basics 2024-09-13

Earth Science Basics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. endothermic animal with hair and mammary glands
  2. the innermost layer of Earth
  3. the largest ocean on Earth
  4. star at center of Milkyway
  5. native marsh grass found in Charleston
  6. they revolve around the Sun
  7. orbits around the Earth
  8. when the sun is blocked by the moon
  9. third planet from the Sun
Down
  1. a type of pollinator that can sting
  2. the number of oceans on Earth
  3. the smallest planet
  4. a species not originally from this area
  5. used to be a planet but now is a dwarf planet
  6. the South Carolina state "tree"
  7. the number of continents

16 Clues: the smallest planet • orbits around the Earth • the number of continents • third planet from the Sun • the largest ocean on Earth • star at center of Milkyway • they revolve around the Sun • the innermost layer of Earth • the number of oceans on Earth • the South Carolina state "tree" • a type of pollinator that can sting • when the sun is blocked by the moon • ...

Unit 5: Continental Drift, Plate Tectonics, & Topography 2023-01-24

Unit 5: Continental Drift, Plate Tectonics, & Topography crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The solid iron-nickel center of the Earth
  2. The direction that water always flows
  3. The movement of heat energy within the mantle
  4. Where two oceanic tectonic plates move apart from each other, forming an uplifted line of new crust on the ocean floor.
  5. When one tectonic plate is pulled underneath another moving overtop
  6. Plate boundary where two plates move towards each other
  7. An area where molten crust material rises to the Earth's surface to form a volcano, like Hawaii
  8. Plate boundary where two plates move away from each other
  9. The breaking down of rock material into smaller pieces
  10. The completely liquid iron layer of the Earth
  11. Region of the Earth from the middle-mantle to the upper-mantle
  12. Evidence used to prove the theory of continental drift
  13. Divergent plate boundary on land where new crust collapses as plates move apart
  14. The semisolid layer of the Earth where convection currents drive plate tectonics
  15. When two oceanic plates diverge away from each other, forming the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Down
  1. The placement of broken down rock material into a new location from its origin
  2. Dangerous events that occur due to sudden shifts in the Earth crust and tectonic plates
  3. Crustal feature formed by a transform plate boundary
  4. Theory that describes how the continents drift over the Earth's mantle
  5. Surface features of the earth created by the movement of tectonic plates
  6. Scientist who developed the theory of continental drift
  7. Region of the Earth from the crust to the upper-mantle
  8. Ancient supercontinent that existed 300 million years ago
  9. The outermost layer of the Earth
  10. Theory developed by Alfred Wegener describing the changing surface land of the Earth
  11. when layers of rocks and sediment are deposited on top of each other, the older layers are deeper and the younger layers are nearer to the surface
  12. The movement of broken down of rock material
  13. Openings in the Earth's crust where magma makes its way to the surface
  14. Plate boundary where two plates slip and slide past each other

29 Clues: The outermost layer of the Earth • The direction that water always flows • The solid iron-nickel center of the Earth • The movement of broken down of rock material • The movement of heat energy within the mantle • The completely liquid iron layer of the Earth • Crustal feature formed by a transform plate boundary • Region of the Earth from the crust to the upper-mantle • ...

Space Crossword 2025-05-16

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When a star collapses under its own gravity, this is made
  2. Newtons first law is also called the law of _______
  3. Stars distance from Earth is usually measured in these
  4. The ______ telescope that has provided lots of information for us
  5. Nearest major galaxy to our galaxy
  6. A connection of stars people see as an image in the sky
  7. The measurement for an objects amount of matter in it
  8. Where new stars are born
  9. Earth ______ around the Sun
  10. The place in space that the astronauts go to when they are on a mission, their "home" in the sky
  11. Stars are usually made of _______ and helium
Down
  1. Earth is the third ______ away from the sun
  2. The force that keeps us on Earth and on the ground
  3. The planet we live on
  4. Alpha Centauri A and B and Proxima Centauri are in this star system
  5. Our galaxy is called the _____ ___
  6. The north stars actual name
  7. The orbital period of the ISS around Earth
  8. A tiny bright dot in the night sky with the moon
  9. A donut shaped region of icy objects that are beyond the orbit of Neptune
  10. The milky way is a ______
  11. A piece of spacecraft launched in the mission Voyager
  12. Elon Musk owns some and they are collectively called StarLink

23 Clues: The planet we live on • Where new stars are born • The milky way is a ______ • The north stars actual name • Earth ______ around the Sun • Our galaxy is called the _____ ___ • Nearest major galaxy to our galaxy • The orbital period of the ISS around Earth • Earth is the third ______ away from the sun • Stars are usually made of _______ and helium • ...

Science crossword 2022-06-07

Science crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What force destroys mountains?
  2. What is the planet most known for its rings?
  3. What is the best planet?
  4. What is the name of our Star in our solar system?
  5. What planet is closest to the earth?
  6. What is all water on earth called?
  7. What planet do we live on?
  8. What force builds mountains?
Down
  1. What process do plants go through to produce oxygen?
  2. What shifts to cause earthquakes?
  3. What rock type is formed by molten rock?
  4. Who is the best teacher at HMS?
  5. What Gene is the opposite of a Dominant gene?
  6. What is the powerhouse of the cell
  7. What is all life and plants on earth called?
  8. What is the ability to move called?
  9. What rock type is formed by heat and pressure
  10. What is any form of water falling from the sky?
  11. What is all land/rock on earth called?
  12. What rock type contains Sediments?
  13. What is the name of the force that keeps us on the ground?

21 Clues: What is the best planet? • What planet do we live on? • What force builds mountains? • What force destroys mountains? • Who is the best teacher at HMS? • What shifts to cause earthquakes? • What is the powerhouse of the cell • What rock type contains Sediments? • What is all water on earth called? • What is the ability to move called? • What planet is closest to the earth? • ...

20 Words A Geographer Must Know 2024-09-16

20 Words A Geographer Must Know crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A detailed picture of the earth
  2. The latitude of the equator
  3. A map that shows the divisons humans made on earth
  4. Residential area near b/w an urban and rural area
  5. Any map used for a specific reason
  6. The degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian
  7. Measure of the height of earth's surface above sea level
  8. Small town
  9. Half of the earth
  10. The degrees north or south of the equator
  11. Explains the use of colors and map symbols
  12. To bring goods into a country
Down
  1. A map that shows the natural features of our earth
  2. A book of maps
  3. To send goods out of a country for profit
  4. Total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year
  5. Average number of pople living in a square unit of area
  6. Average money earned per person per year
  7. Explains the relationship between distance on earth and a printed map
  8. City

20 Clues: City • Small town • A book of maps • Half of the earth • The latitude of the equator • To bring goods into a country • A detailed picture of the earth • Any map used for a specific reason • Average money earned per person per year • To send goods out of a country for profit • The degrees north or south of the equator • Explains the use of colors and map symbols • ...

Geological Processes 2023-11-10

Geological Processes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A naturally occuring material whose atoms are in a crystal form.
  2. A solid ball of iron and nickel at the center of the Earth.
  3. An earth material made using pressure and heat.
  4. The thinnest layer of Earth.
  5. See 13 Down.
  6. A rock layer that allows groundwater to flow through it.
  7. Water that goes beneath Earth's surface.
  8. Bits of rock that have been carried by wind or water.
  9. The place where two tectonic plates meet.
  10. What we call the massive pieces of land that move as fast as your fingernail grows.
  11. The type of rock created by melting and cooling.
Down
  1. A prefix that means "Earth or earth materials".
  2. A trait of rocks like uranium.
  3. The leftover radioactive material produced by nuclear reactors.
  4. A type of rock created through long exposure to heat and pressure.
  5. Losing something in order to gain something else.
  6. A rock layer that restricts the flow of groundwater.
  7. (With 10 Across)The common name for the movement of the ground.
  8. Factual information that or data that supports or refutes a claim.

19 Clues: See 13 Down. • The thinnest layer of Earth. • A trait of rocks like uranium. • Water that goes beneath Earth's surface. • The place where two tectonic plates meet. • A prefix that means "Earth or earth materials". • An earth material made using pressure and heat. • The type of rock created by melting and cooling. • Losing something in order to gain something else. • ...

Revision The Sun and the Moon 2023-11-16

Revision The Sun and the Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Sun provide _______and light
  2. The people, equipment, or other spacecraft carried to space.
  3. The Moon has no _____________
  4. a round hole made by something that has fallen.
  5. The number of Moons that that fit across the diameter of the Earth.
  6. the pull that holds things on the Earth.
  7. The Sun's diameter is 110 times bigger than that of the __________
  8. The ________is the Earth's closest star.
  9. The Moon is _____________and made of rock.
  10. The Sun is the Earth's __________star.
  11. The _______system is the Sun and all the object's that move around it
  12. The Moon has no _______________water or proper soil.
  13. The Sun is made of _____________
  14. The coldest planet.
Down
  1. A tall structure that is propelled into space.
  2. Heat from the Sun is needed to make water ________and start the water cycle which brings freshwater to Earth through rain
  3. The Sun is a _____________ because it is a ball of very hot gas.
  4. Other stars do not provide us with heat because they are too ____
  5. water on planets closer to the Sun __________ because it is too hot.
  6. Closest object to Earth in space.
  7. We call rain, hail or snow _____________
  8. Light from the Sun starts the _________chain.
  9. The phase of the Moon after full moon.
  10. The changing pattern of Sunlight on the Moon.
  11. The pattern of sunlight repeats itself every 29.5 _______
  12. Without heat from the Sun the Earth would be c_____
  13. The pathway in which Earth moves around the Sun is called an _____
  14. The _______is at the centre of the solar system.

28 Clues: The coldest planet. • The Moon has no _____________ • The Sun provide _______and light • The Sun is made of _____________ • Closest object to Earth in space. • The phase of the Moon after full moon. • The Sun is the Earth's __________star. • We call rain, hail or snow _____________ • the pull that holds things on the Earth. • The ________is the Earth's closest star. • ...

Earth's Structure and Rocks 2024-04-03

Earth's Structure and Rocks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ___________boundaries are where plates break apart
  2. __________rock forms when other rocks go through extreme heat and pressure.
  3. ___________rock forms from magma or lava that hardens.
  4. _________boundaries are where plates crash together
  5. This layer includes the crust and tectonic plates.
  6. This is the hardest mineral on the planet.
  7. Extremely hot,innermost layer of metal.
  8. Melted rock that escapes to earth's surface.
  9. _________boundaries are where plates grind past each other.
  10. These igneous rocks form on the surface of earth.
Down
  1. These igneous rocks form inside the earth.
  2. These are what form rocks, over 4000 of them.
  3. This is the largest tectonic plate.
  4. This is a layer of partially melted rock in the mantle.
  5. The thin,cool,outermost layer of the earth
  6. These giant plates of rock float on the asthenosphere.
  7. _________rock forms from bits of sand,rock, and minerals.
  8. Melted rock within the earth.
  9. The thickest layer of the earth.
  10. These are formed when minerals replace bones.

20 Clues: Melted rock within the earth. • The thickest layer of the earth. • This is the largest tectonic plate. • Extremely hot,innermost layer of metal. • These igneous rocks form inside the earth. • The thin,cool,outermost layer of the earth • This is the hardest mineral on the planet. • Melted rock that escapes to earth's surface. • These are what form rocks, over 4000 of them. • ...

Stars/constellations cross word 2026-05-20

Stars/constellations cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Space probe launched in 1977
  2. Place in space where people live
  3. What makes an object big or small
  4. Number 1 on the periodic table
  5. The planet we live on
  6. Cloud of space nutrients that creates stars
  7. A 4 wheeler brand, is also the north star
  8. If an object has momentum, it has this
  9. What comes after a star explodes
  10. What keeps us connected to the Earth, a force
  11. Space unit of measurement
Down
  1. A soccer match's length
  2. Something that a bunch of stars together make
  3. Ring of dwarf planets by Neptune
  4. The nearest galaxy
  5. Space telescope
  6. Something that orbits around Earth
  7. Candy bar
  8. Closest star to us
  9. What a satellite does around Earth
  10. Samsung phones
  11. What Earth is
  12. Big ball of hot gas

23 Clues: Candy bar • What Earth is • Samsung phones • Space telescope • The nearest galaxy • Closest star to us • Big ball of hot gas • The planet we live on • A soccer match's length • Space unit of measurement • Space probe launched in 1977 • Number 1 on the periodic table • Ring of dwarf planets by Neptune • Place in space where people live • What comes after a star explodes • ...

Keywords from lessons 2.01 - 2.05 2024-04-04

Keywords from lessons 2.01 - 2.05 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plate interaction when two plates move closer to each other.
  2. Gaps on land created by divergence of two continental plates.
  3. The place at which two boundaries slide past each other.
  4. Name of rocks that are created from magma cooling. This also stores magnetic information.
  5. A deep hole in the ocean created by convergence of oceanic and continental crusts.
  6. Name of rocks that stores information on Earth’s magnetic field.
  7. An area where two plates meet.
  8. The thickest layer of Earth..
  9. Evidence that supports the Continental Drift Theory: “Continent fit like a __________.”
  10. Produces high heat in the outer core.
  11. Area where magma erupts to the surface of Earth.
  12. Anywhere on Earth where living things exist.
  13. Second evidence that strongly supports existence of Pangaea.
  14. Another word for an ocean mountain created by two oceanic plate divergence.
  15. Name of crusts that are on land.
  16. A thin semi-liquid layer under the Earth's crust that allows crust to move around.
  17. System of Earth that that accounts for all gases.
Down
  1. Shaking of Earth's crust due to plate interaction or movement.
  2. Name of crusts that are under the ocean.
  3. System of Earth that accounts for all water, in all forms of state.
  4. Land feature created when two continental plates converge.
  5. Last name of the German scientist who suggested the Continental Drift theory.
  6. Movement of liquid or gas due to heat. This drives tectonic plate movement.
  7. Melted rocks, found in the mantle.
  8. Plate interaction when two plates slide past each other, also called Transform.
  9. Layer of Earth that produces Earth's magnetic field.
  10. Name for Earth's crust that is broken in to big pieces that fit like a puzzle.
  11. Plate interaction when two plates move away from each other.
  12. System of Earth that accounts for all the rocks.
  13. The solid layer of Earth.
  14. A series of volcanos that surround Pacific Ocean, accounts for 75% of all volcanos on Earth.
  15. When one plate pushes down underneath the other plate in convergent boundaries.

32 Clues: The solid layer of Earth. • The thickest layer of Earth.. • An area where two plates meet. • Name of crusts that are on land. • Melted rocks, found in the mantle. • Produces high heat in the outer core. • Name of crusts that are under the ocean. • Anywhere on Earth where living things exist. • Area where magma erupts to the surface of Earth. • ...

Sun, Earth, and Moon 2023-03-01

Sun, Earth, and Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. quarter Waning moon phase: half of the lighted side can be seen from Earth.
  2. basin Hollow area on the moon created by an object striking its surface.
  3. eclipse When the moon temporarily blocks sunlight from reaching Earth.
  4. When the sun's position is directly over the equator.
  5. eclipse When Earth's shadow falls on the moon.
  6. Earth's yearly orbit around the sun.
  7. The amount of the moon's lighted side is increasing.
Down
  1. Point at which the sun reaches its greatest point north or south of the equator.
  2. Dark-colored flat regions of the moon.
  3. An elongated closed curve.
  4. The imaginary line around which a planet spins.
  5. Round 3-D object whose surface is the same distance from the center at all points.
  6. moon Moon Phase when all of the moon's surface facing Earth is lit up.
  7. The spinning of Earth on its axis; causes day and night.
  8. quarter Waxing moon phase: half of the lighted side can be seen from Earth.
  9. moon Moon phase when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun and the moon cannot be seen.
  10. phases The changing appearances of the moon as seen from Earth.
  11. When the amount of the moon's lighted side is becoming smaller.

18 Clues: An elongated closed curve. • Earth's yearly orbit around the sun. • Dark-colored flat regions of the moon. • eclipse When Earth's shadow falls on the moon. • The imaginary line around which a planet spins. • The amount of the moon's lighted side is increasing. • When the sun's position is directly over the equator. • ...

earthquakes 2015-01-08

earthquakes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a layer beneath the mantle about 2260 kilometers thick; the outer core contains liquid iron and generates earth’s magnetic field.
  2. a instrument that records seismic waves.
  3. the Japanese word for a seismic sea wave.
  4. the solid inner most layer of earth, about 1220 kilometers in radius.
  5. vibrations that travel through earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
  6. the thin, rocky outer layer of earth.
  7. more precise measure of earthquake magnitude than the Richter scale, which is derived from the amount of displacement that curves along a fault zone and estimates the energy released by an earthquake.
  8. -earthquake wave that pushes and pulls rocks in the direction of the wave; also known as a compression wave.
  9. the location on earths surface directly above the focus, or orgin, of an earthquake.
Down
  1. the vibration of earth produced by the rapid release of energy.
  2. the Mohorovicic discontinuity, which is shortened to Moho; it is the boundrary separating the crust from the mantle, discernible by an increase and velocity of seismic waves.
  3. a weak plastic layer of the mantle situated below the lithosphere; The rock within this zone is easily deformed.
  4. - a seismic wave that shakes particles perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling.
  5. fracture in the earth along which movement has occurred
  6. a phenomenon, sometimes associated with earthquakes, and which soils and other unconsolidated materials saturated with water are turned into a liquid that is not able to support buildings.
  7. an area along a fault where there has not been any earthquake activity for a long period of time.
  8. tendency for deformed rock along a fault to spring back to its original shape after an earthquake.
  9. the rigid outer layer of earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
  10. the record made by a seismograph.
  11. a seismic wave that travels along the surface of earth,
  12. the 2890-kilometer-thick layer of earth located below the crust.
  13. a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.
  14. the point within earth where an earthquake originates

23 Clues: the record made by a seismograph. • the thin, rocky outer layer of earth. • a instrument that records seismic waves. • the Japanese word for a seismic sea wave. • a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake. • the point within earth where an earthquake originates • fracture in the earth along which movement has occurred • ...

Chapter 8 Crossword 2024-02-07

Chapter 8 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a seismic wave that travels along the surface of earth
  2. a fracture in earth along which movement has occurred
  3. the point within the earth where an earthquake originates
  4. a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake
  5. the solid innermost layer of earth about 1220 kilometers in radius
  6. vibrations that travel through earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake
  7. the location on earth’s center directly above the focus, or origin of an earthquake
  8. a Japanese word for seismic sea wave
  9. the 2890-kilometer-thick layer of earth located below the crust
  10. a more precise measure of earthquake magnitude than the richter scale, which is derived from the amount of displacement that occurs along a fault zone and estimates the energy released by an earthquake
  11. the rigid outer layer of earth including the crust and upper mantle
Down
  1. a weak plastic layer of the mantle situated below the lithosphere; The rock within this zone is easily deformed
  2. a seismic wave that shakes particles perpendicular to the direction of the wave traveling
  3. a phenomenon, sometimes associated with earthquakes, in which soils and other unconsolidated materials saturated with water are turned into a liquid that is not able to support buildings
  4. a layer beneath the mantle about 2260 kilometers thick; The outer core contains liquid iron and generates earth’s magnetic field
  5. the thin, rocky outer layer of earth
  6. an area along the fault where there has not been an earthquake activity for a long period of time
  7. the mohorovicic discontinuity, which is shortened to moho; It is the boundary separating the crust from the mantle, discernible by an increase in the velocity of seismic waves
  8. earthquake that pushes and pulls rocks in the direction of the wave: also known as a compression wave
  9. an instrument that records seismic waves
  10. tendency for deformed rock along a fault to spring back to its original shape after an earthquake
  11. the vibration of earth produced by the rapid release of energy

22 Clues: the thin, rocky outer layer of earth • a Japanese word for seismic sea wave • an instrument that records seismic waves • a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake • a fracture in earth along which movement has occurred • a seismic wave that travels along the surface of earth • the point within the earth where an earthquake originates • ...

Unit 3 Crossword 2025-02-27

Unit 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A volcano that cannot erupt
  2. The layer between the crust and the outer core of the earth.
  3. The type of rock formed by volcanoes
  4. Molten rock which flows out of a volcano.
  5. Material which forms a cloud during a volcanic eruption
  6. A volcano which can erupt
  7. The outer, rocky layer of the earth.
  8. When lava comes out of a volcano
  9. A layer of molten iron and nickel inside the earth
Down
  1. Currents in the earth's mantle
  2. The central layer of the earth made of solid iron and nickel
  3. Molten rock inside the earth
  4. Can be caused by an earthquake in the ocean
  5. Violent shaking of the earth
  6. The channels inside a volcano through which lava flows
  7. The part of the volcano from where lava comes out

16 Clues: A volcano which can erupt • A volcano that cannot erupt • Molten rock inside the earth • Violent shaking of the earth • Currents in the earth's mantle • When lava comes out of a volcano • The type of rock formed by volcanoes • The outer, rocky layer of the earth. • Molten rock which flows out of a volcano. • Can be caused by an earthquake in the ocean • ...

Unit 4 Vocabulary part 1 2025-02-07

Unit 4 Vocabulary part 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The four different times of the year (spring, summer, fall, and winter) caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun. In summer, the days are longer, and in the winter they are shorter.
  2. A tide with very high water levels and very low water levels. Spring tides happen during a full moon and a new moon, when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line.
  3. An imaginary line around the middle of Earth that divides it into the northern and southern hemispheres. Places near the equator like Ecuador have warmer weather all year.
  4. A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation that helps people find direction at night.
  5. The path an object takes around another object in space. Earth orbits the Sun, and the moon orbits the Earth.
  6. When ocean water reaches its highest level on the shore. High tides happened when the moons is directly above or on the opposite side of the Earth.
  7. An imaginary line that runs through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole. Earth is tilted on its axis, which helps create seasons.
  8. The half of Earth below the equator. Countries like Australia and Argentina are in the Southern Hemisphere.
Down
  1. The changing shapes of the Moon we see from the Earth. The Moon looks difference throughout the month, from a full circle (full moon) to no moon (new moon).
  2. The two times a year when the Sun is the farthest from the equator.The summers solstice (June) has the longest day, and the winter solstice (December) has the shortest day.
  3. When the Earth spins around its axis, it is called rotation. This causes day and night. One full rotation takes about 24 hours.
  4. The rising and falling of ocean water caused by the Moon's gravity. There are two high tides and two low tides every day.
  5. The force of gravity from the Moon and Sun that pulls on Earth's oceans. This force causes the tides to rise and fall.
  6. The movement of Earth around the Sun is called revolution. It takes about 365 days, or one year, to complete one full revolution. This movement affects the seasons.
  7. The half of Earth above the equator. The United States and Europe are in the Nothern Hemisphere.
  8. When ocean water reaches its lowest level on the shore. Low tides happen between high tides, about six hours apart.
  9. A tide with smaller changes in water levels. Neap tides happen during the first and third quarter moons, when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle.
  10. The two times a year when day and night are almost equal everywhere on Earth. The spring equinox happens in March, and the fall equinox happens in September.

18 Clues: The half of Earth above the equator. The United States and Europe are in the Nothern Hemisphere. • The half of Earth below the equator. Countries like Australia and Argentina are in the Southern Hemisphere. • The path an object takes around another object in space. Earth orbits the Sun, and the moon orbits the Earth. • ...

Dike Crossword 2023-04-20

Dike Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What men lived in during Dike's stay on earth
  2. Constellation that represented Dike
  3. What did men not have during Dike's stay on earth
  4. Dike belonged to the second-generation___
  5. goddess of justice and moral order
  6. Reason that Dike got enraged and left the earth
  7. Father of Dike
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  1. Dike represented human___
  2. What Dike is sometimes depicted holding
  3. Age that men entered after Dike left the earth
  4. One age that Dike lived through on earth
  5. Dike's gender
  6. Where Dike lived during the first two Ages of Man
  7. Mother of Dike
  8. Another age that Dike lived through on earth

15 Clues: Dike's gender • Mother of Dike • Father of Dike • Dike represented human___ • goddess of justice and moral order • Constellation that represented Dike • What Dike is sometimes depicted holding • One age that Dike lived through on earth • Dike belonged to the second-generation___ • Another age that Dike lived through on earth • What men lived in during Dike's stay on earth • ...

Earth, the Moon, and the Sun 2018-11-28

Earth, the Moon, and the Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Earth _____________ around the sun.
  2. The Earth _____________ on an axis and is the reason for day and night.
  3. an imaginary line that the Earth rotates around
  4. A hot glowing ball of gas
  5. When the Earth is not facing the sun
  6. A synonym for rotation
Down
  1. A ____________ revolves around planets
  2. The ____________ of the Earth causes days
  3. the planet that we live on
  4. A satellite ______________ something in space.
  5. There are four ________________ in 1 year
  6. When the Earth is facing the sun
  7. The __________ of the Earth causes seasons

13 Clues: A synonym for rotation • A hot glowing ball of gas • the planet that we live on • When the Earth is facing the sun • When the Earth is not facing the sun • A ____________ revolves around planets • The Earth _____________ around the sun. • The ____________ of the Earth causes days • There are four ________________ in 1 year • The __________ of the Earth causes seasons • ...

Earth, Moon, Sun 2024-02-02

Earth, Moon, Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to shine light on an object and make it visble
  2. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  3. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  4. the amount of time it takes for a plant to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  5. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  6. the relative size of things
  7. when the Moon is completely dark
  8. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  9. a plant outside our solar system
  10. a moon phase of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  11. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
Down
  1. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  2. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  3. a rocky sphere that travels around a plant
  4. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  5. system the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  6. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  7. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  8. a moon outside our solar system

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a plant outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a plant • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visble • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

EMS crossword puzzle 2025-03-18

EMS crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  2. A moon outside our solar system
  3. A moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  4. When the Moon is completely dark
  5. To shine light on an object and make it visible
  6. The amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars.
  7. An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  8. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  9. A moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
Down
  1. The border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. A rocky sphere that travels around the planet
  3. A planet outside our solar system
  4. A moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  5. A moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  6. A moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  7. Something we observe to be similar over and over again
  8. The nearly circular path a smaller object ( like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
  9. The relative size of things
  10. The star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system

19 Clues: The relative size of things • A moon outside our solar system • When the Moon is completely dark • A planet outside our solar system • The border between light and dark on the Moon • A rocky sphere that travels around the planet • To shine light on an object and make it visible • A moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, Sun Vocab 2025-03-26

Earth, Moon, Sun Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  2. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  3. a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth
  4. when the Moon is completely dark
  5. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  6. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  7. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  8. a moon outside our solar system
  9. a planet outside our solar system
  10. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
Down
  1. a moon phase where the Moon is not visible from the Earth
  2. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from Earth
  4. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  5. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  6. the relative size of things
  7. a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from Earth
  8. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  9. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

Gadola 4 CD 2025-02-14

Gadola 4 CD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. between earths crust and the mantle
  2. the outermost layer of the earth
  3. the spinning motion of a planet on its axis
  4. core the earths deepest layer
  5. distance north or south of the equator
  6. divides the earth into the north and south
  7. metal that makes up a large part of the earth
  8. planet is slanted
  9. revolves around a planet, star
Down
  1. half of the earth
  2. lines running from north and south
  3. thick layer of the earth beneath the crust
  4. day the time it takes for the sun to return
  5. core liquid layer of earth
  6. forming layers inside a planet

15 Clues: half of the earth • planet is slanted • core liquid layer of earth • core the earths deepest layer • forming layers inside a planet • revolves around a planet, star • the outermost layer of the earth • lines running from north and south • between earths crust and the mantle • distance north or south of the equator • thick layer of the earth beneath the crust • ...

Science Plate Tectonics 2023-12-21

Science Plate Tectonics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. where one edge of a plate is shoved below the edge of another
  2. processes affecting the structure of earth's crust
  3. rock slabs covering all of earth that divides earth's crust
  4. plates that slide past each other
  5. a small area with hotter temperature compared to the areas surrounding it
  6. contains the crust and upper-most solid mantle. the outer layer of the earth
  7. a type of igneous rock where magma from inside the earth flows out
  8. plates that come together
  9. caused by the earth's plates getting stuck at their edges
  10. the outermost layer of the earth. made of rock
  11. rock that is formed by molten rock cooling
  12. theory that plates drift across the earth
Down
  1. the eruption of magma onto the earth's surface
  2. plates that move away from each other
  3. the layer below the lithosphere. denser and weaker than the lithosphere
  4. the solid area of earth's interior between the core and the crust
  5. a mountain with vents where lava, small rocks, and gas erupt through the earth's crust
  6. a type of igneous rock where magma goes through older rock and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface
  7. scientists who study the materials, processes, and history of earth
  8. caused by seafloor movement. made by landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, etc.

20 Clues: plates that come together • plates that slide past each other • plates that move away from each other • theory that plates drift across the earth • rock that is formed by molten rock cooling • the eruption of magma onto the earth's surface • the outermost layer of the earth. made of rock • processes affecting the structure of earth's crust • ...

Earth Science 2012-11-08

Earth Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the crust and upper mantle.
  2. when a gas turns into a liquid.
  3. underwater mountain chains.
  4. a place where lava reaches the surface.
  5. the point within Earth where faulting begins.
  6. separates the crust and the mantle.
  7. a supercontinent formed by all the other continents millions of years ago.
  8. a sudden release of stored energy caused by tectonic forces.
  9. the point directly above the surface.
  10. gas that protects Earth from ultra-violent waves.
Down
  1. records earthquake events
  2. transfers energy from one point on Earth to another point on Earth.
  3. parts of the crust that move above the mantle.
  4. when a liquid turns into a gas.
  5. mixture of gases that surround Earth.
  6. the lower part of the upper mantle that has plastic, flowing properties.
  7. the thinnest part of Earth's structure.
  8. total amount of energy released from an earthquake.
  9. Hot material rises while cool material sinks.
  10. when electromagnetic waves that travel through space.

20 Clues: records earthquake events • the crust and upper mantle. • underwater mountain chains. • when a gas turns into a liquid. • when a liquid turns into a gas. • separates the crust and the mantle. • mixture of gases that surround Earth. • the point directly above the surface. • a place where lava reaches the surface. • the thinnest part of Earth's structure. • ...

rocks and stuff 2021-11-19

rocks and stuff crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first eon, fireball earth, named after Hades
  2. a type of rock, formed by sediments, mainly created in water
  3. rock/nature gets deformed and becomes a different shape
  4. a force pressing together
  5. Mountains formed by lava or magma
  6. The process of mountains forming because of tectonic plates
  7. small chunks of rock
  8. when a point in the crust breaks and rocks rub against each other
  9. the thinnest layer in the earth and the farthest layer from the core
Down
  1. when a rock had pressure and heat applied to it; marble
  2. the center of the earth
  3. the first visible life that appears on earth
  4. photosynthetic life bacteria appears
  5. a layer in the earth that is in between the crust and the core
  6. liquidation caused by heat
  7. layers of sedimentary rocks
  8. single-cell organisms start to appear; bacteria
  9. when magma/lava cools underground rapidly or slowly
  10. Molten rock is similar to lava but underground
  11. dead life preserved in rock, sand, ice, etc.

20 Clues: small chunks of rock • the center of the earth • a force pressing together • liquidation caused by heat • layers of sedimentary rocks • Mountains formed by lava or magma • photosynthetic life bacteria appears • the first visible life that appears on earth • dead life preserved in rock, sand, ice, etc. • Molten rock is similar to lava but underground • ...

Science 8 pages 170-175 2025-11-24

Science 8 pages 170-175 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. solid, center of the Earth; under more pressure and is solid
  2. waves that only travel through solids
  3. outermost, physical layer of the crust
  4. the ring around the s-wave shadow zone
  5. bodies of "rock" from space that have crashed into Earth
  6. give scientists actual samples of Earth's upper mantle
  7. a characteristic, such as rigidity
  8. compositional layer of Earth below the crust
  9. solid, thin layer of mantle below the lithosphere
Down
  1. this part of the center of the Earth is liquid due to high temperatures
  2. contains dense elements at the center of the Earth
  3. the chemical makeup of matter
  4. thin, dense crust underneath the ocean
  5. waves that travel through solids, liquids, and gases
  6. circular area of missing s-waves
  7. waves of energy that travel through rock released by Earthquakes
  8. thick, less-dense crust under mountains
  9. lower part of the mantle
  10. low-density materials
  11. Earth's thin, outer shell

20 Clues: low-density materials • lower part of the mantle • Earth's thin, outer shell • the chemical makeup of matter • circular area of missing s-waves • a characteristic, such as rigidity • waves that only travel through solids • thin, dense crust underneath the ocean • outermost, physical layer of the crust • the ring around the s-wave shadow zone • ...

Flat Earth 2024-12-03

Flat Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Flat Earthers argue that this scientific concept, explaining Earth's rotation, is a hoax.
  2. Flat Earthers argue that this natural phenomenon should be visible in photos if Earth were spherical.
  3. Flat Earthers claim that this effect, which causes moving objects to deflect due to Earth's rotation, does not exist.
  4. Flat Earthers assert that this type of imagery is manipulated to promote a spherical Earth.
  5. Flat Earthers claim this icy barrier encircles the Earth's edge.
  6. Eclipse Flat Earthers believe that this phenomenon is caused by unknown celestial bodies, not Earth's shadow.
  7. Flat Earthers assert that this force is an illusion, proposing alternative explanations like density and buoyancy.
  8. Earth Society Organization founded in 1956 promoting Flat Earth beliefs.
  9. Flat Earthers assert that this celestial body is much closer and smaller than mainstream science suggests.
  10. Flat Earthers believe that this phenomenon, where ships disappear hull-first over the horizon, is an optical illusion.
Down
  1. Flat Earthers often reference this ancient text to support their beliefs.
  2. Flat Earthers argue that this visual boundary always appears flat, supporting their model.
  3. Samuel ________; 19th-century proponent of Flat Earth theory.
  4. Flat Earthers claim that this navigational tool's behavior contradicts a spherical Earth.
  5. Flat Earthers believe that this space agency fabricates images to support the spherical Earth model.
  6. According to Flat Earth theory, the Sun and Moon move in this pattern above the Earth.
  7. Flat Earthers claim that this atmospheric layer is a dome enclosing the flat Earth.
  8. Flat Earthers assert that this natural force, which causes objects to fall, is misunderstood or misrepresented.
  9. Flat Earthers assert that this phenomenon, where the Sun appears to set, is due to perspective, not Earth's curvature.
  10. Travel Flat Earthers claim that this type of travel is impossible and that all related missions are fabricated.

20 Clues: Samuel ________; 19th-century proponent of Flat Earth theory. • Flat Earthers claim this icy barrier encircles the Earth's edge. • Earth Society Organization founded in 1956 promoting Flat Earth beliefs. • Flat Earthers often reference this ancient text to support their beliefs. • ...

Tectonic Plates 2025-12-04

Tectonic Plates crossword puzzle
Across
  1. solid bedrock between fault lines
  2. Tears something down
  3. The boundary where two plates collide
  4. The name of the supercontinent
  5. Builds something up
  6. The hottest layer of the Earth
  7. A crack through the surface of the earth
  8. Wears down rock via rain, wind, etc...
  9. The bedrock under land
  10. The surface of the Earth
Down
  1. The layer of hot rock below the crust
  2. The bedrock under the ocean
  3. These often occur at plate boundaries
  4. The boundary two plates move apart
  5. What causes plates to move
  6. The boundary where two plates slide past each other
  7. The process in which rocks are moved
  8. These often occur at plate boundaries
  9. Hot, liquidy rock on the surface of the Earth
  10. Liqudy hot rock
  11. Hot rock does this under pressure

21 Clues: Liqudy hot rock • Builds something up • Tears something down • The bedrock under land • The surface of the Earth • What causes plates to move • The bedrock under the ocean • The name of the supercontinent • The hottest layer of the Earth • solid bedrock between fault lines • Hot rock does this under pressure • The boundary two plates move apart • The process in which rocks are moved • ...

The Earth, the Sun and the Moon 2023-10-11

The Earth, the Sun and the Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The season which sees lots of animals out and about, as well as mild weather and plants blooming
  2. The star at the center of our solar system which creates heat and light for the Earth
  3. The amount of time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit of the Sun
  4. A day of the year where the nighttime or daytime is at its longest
  5. One of four portions of the year with distinct weather patterns, and other characteristics
  6. A large object which orbits the Earth
  7. The planet we live on
  8. The season which sees leaves fall from trees, and the weather begin to cool
Down
  1. The circular path the Earth takes around the sun
  2. A day of the year where the length of day and night is equal
  3. The cycle of the moon is split up into different stages with this name
  4. The season which sees the most hot weather
  5. What the Earth is doing to create the cycle of day and night
  6. The time that the Sun does not shine on a part of the Earth
  7. The season which sees the coldest weather, and animals hibernate
  8. The time that the Sun shines on a part of the Earth

16 Clues: The planet we live on • A large object which orbits the Earth • The season which sees the most hot weather • The circular path the Earth takes around the sun • The time that the Sun shines on a part of the Earth • The time that the Sun does not shine on a part of the Earth • A day of the year where the length of day and night is equal • ...

Study Guide 2021-11-07

Study Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. second in the order of size comparison
  2. last in order of size comparison
  3. system third in the order of size comparison
  4. all 8 planets, Kuiper belt, asteroid belt, comets, asteroids, meteoroid, meteor, meteorites
  5. blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
  6. the middle part of the shadow that is the darkest
  7. the outer part of the shadow which is the lightest part
  8. any piece of rock that makes it to Earth
  9. the before of a meteor
  10. matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
  11. most of the asteroids are found orbiting the Sun
  12. an eclipse in which the Earth is in the middle and the Moon is behind it
  13. who gives off the shadow during a Solar Eclipse
  14. called the red planet because of its iron-rich soil
  15. largest, known for storm Great Red Spot
  16. who receives the shadow during a Solar Eclipse
  17. only planet to maintain life, HOME
  18. Moon is behind the Earth which is why we see what phase during a Lunar Eclipse
  19. ball of hydrogen and helium
  20. first in the order of size comparison
  21. eclipse partial blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
Down
  1. a spot in space between Mars and Jupiter
  2. a spot in space beyond Neptune believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies made largely of ice
  3. most unusual galaxy
  4. spherical or elongated, type of galaxy
  5. similar in size to Earth, hot, thick, poisonous atmosphere
  6. big ball of ice or dirty snowball with a tail
  7. who receives the shadow during a Lunar Eclipse
  8. big rock floating in space
  9. ring system
  10. closet to Sun, no atmosphere, full of craters very hot during the day and cold at night
  11. Moon is between the Sun and Earth which is why it is what phase in a Solar Eclipse
  12. blue-green atmosphere, storm known as the Great Dark Spot
  13. who gives off the shadow during a Lunar Eclipse
  14. eclipse total blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
  15. blue green atmosphere
  16. an eclipse in which the Moon blocks out the light
  17. bludge in the center and distinctive spiral arms, type of galaxy

38 Clues: ring system • most unusual galaxy • blue green atmosphere • the before of a meteor • big rock floating in space • ball of hydrogen and helium • last in order of size comparison • only planet to maintain life, HOME • first in the order of size comparison • second in the order of size comparison • spherical or elongated, type of galaxy • largest, known for storm Great Red Spot • ...

Study Guide 2021-11-07

Study Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a spot in space beyond Neptune believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies made largely of ice
  2. most of the asteroids are found orbiting the Sun
  3. ring system
  4. big rock floating in space
  5. spherical or elongated, type of galaxy
  6. the before of a meteor
  7. similar in size to Earth, hot, thick, poisonous atmosphere
  8. bludge in the center and distinctive spiral arms, type of galaxy
  9. who receives the shadow during a Lunar Eclipse
  10. first in the order of size comparison
  11. Moon is behind the Earth which is why we see what phase during a Lunar Eclipse
  12. called the red planet because of its iron-rich soil
  13. an eclipse in which the Earth is in the middle and the Moon is behind it
  14. who receives the shadow during a Solar Eclipse
  15. only planet to maintain life, HOME
  16. big ball of ice or dirty snowball with a tail
  17. the outer part of the shadow which is the lightest part
  18. most unusual galaxy
  19. eclipse total blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
  20. any piece of rock that makes it to Earth
Down
  1. blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
  2. eclipse partial blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
  3. largest, known for storm Great Red Spot
  4. an eclipse in which the Moon blocks out the light
  5. ball of hydrogen and helium
  6. Moon is between the Sun and Earth which is why it is what phase in a Solar Eclipse
  7. who gives off the shadow during a Solar Eclipse
  8. blue green atmosphere
  9. all 8 planets, Kuiper belt, asteroid belt, comets, asteroids, meteoroid, meteor, meteorites
  10. closet to Sun, no atmosphere, full of craters very hot during the day and cold at night
  11. system third in the order of size comparison
  12. last in order of size comparison
  13. matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
  14. the middle part of the shadow that is the darkest
  15. who gives off the shadow during a Lunar Eclipse
  16. second in the order of size comparison
  17. a spot in space between Mars and Jupiter
  18. blue-green atmosphere, storm known as the Great Dark Spot

38 Clues: ring system • most unusual galaxy • blue green atmosphere • the before of a meteor • big rock floating in space • ball of hydrogen and helium • last in order of size comparison • only planet to maintain life, HOME • first in the order of size comparison • spherical or elongated, type of galaxy • second in the order of size comparison • largest, known for storm Great Red Spot • ...

Eclipse 2022-04-25

Eclipse crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the path of a celestial object revolving around a celestial object
  2. when the Earth covers up the moon from the sun
  3. a dark area created by something blocking something else
  4. the moon is covering the Sun with the Earth in the moons shadow
  5. the darker part of a shadow by the Earth or moon
  6. Only part of the moon is covering the sun
  7. a celestial object that revolves around a planet
  8. the Earth blocks all sunlight from the sun to the moon
  9. when a celestial object finishes an orbit
  10. when a celestial object passes over another celestial object blocking its sunlight
Down
  1. the moon covers up the Sun and its sunlight to the Earth
  2. going around in a circle
  3. when something is not straight up and down but angled to the left or right
  4. lighter part of a shadow from the moon or the Earth
  5. the Earth blocks some of the sunlight to the moon
  6. moon

16 Clues: moon • going around in a circle • Only part of the moon is covering the sun • when a celestial object finishes an orbit • when the Earth covers up the moon from the sun • the darker part of a shadow by the Earth or moon • a celestial object that revolves around a planet • the Earth blocks some of the sunlight to the moon • ...

Eclipse 2023-05-10

Eclipse crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the path of a celestial object revolving around a celestial object
  2. when the Earth covers up the moon from the sun
  3. a dark area created by something blocking something else
  4. the moon is covering the Sun with the Earth in the moons shadow
  5. the darker part of a shadow by the Earth or moon
  6. Only part of the moon is covering the sun
  7. a celestial object that revolves around a planet
  8. the Earth blocks all sunlight from the sun to the moon
  9. when a celestial object finishes an orbit
  10. when a celestial object passes over another celestial object blocking its sunlight
Down
  1. the moon covers up the Sun and its sunlight to the Earth
  2. going around in a circle
  3. when something is not straight up and down but angled to the left or right
  4. lighter part of a shadow from the moon or the Earth
  5. the Earth blocks some of the sunlight to the moon
  6. moon

16 Clues: moon • going around in a circle • Only part of the moon is covering the sun • when a celestial object finishes an orbit • when the Earth covers up the moon from the sun • the darker part of a shadow by the Earth or moon • a celestial object that revolves around a planet • the Earth blocks some of the sunlight to the moon • ...

plate tectonic 2021-06-17

plate tectonic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sideways or downward movement of tectonic plates
  2. rigid, outermost shell of a terrestrial-type planet
  3. a person who studies the properties of the earth
  4. A microscopic single-celled plan
  5. An instrument that detects Earth motions.
  6. a common type of carbonate sedimentary rock
  7. a natural science about the earth
  8. A vertical section of water from the surface to the bottom of a body of water.
  9. A measure of the strength of an earthquake.
  10. sample of sediment
  11. period during which thick ice sheets cover vast areas of land
  12. An extremely fine-grained sedimentary rock
  13. seven massive plates
  14. fine-grained extrusive igneous rock
  15. Said of sediments disturbed by organisms.
  16. scientist that formulates the theory of tectonic plates
Down
  1. outer layer of the earth
  2. coarse-grained igneous rock
  3. device that measures the speed and direction of ocean currents.
  4. An apparatus used to take sections of sediment from the seafloor
  5. liquid layer of the earth
  6. solidified lava
  7. mostly-solid bulk of Earth's interior
  8. hot liquid
  9. Aquatic animals, mostly microscopic, that have a planktonic lifestyle.
  10. the system to measure the strength of an earthquake
  11. A gravitational sea wave
  12. a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth
  13. process in which plants make organic compounds from carbon dioxide and water using the energy of sunlight
  14. The horizontal or vertical flow of water
  15. solid layer of the earth

31 Clues: hot liquid • solidified lava • sample of sediment • seven massive plates • outer layer of the earth • A gravitational sea wave • solid layer of the earth • liquid layer of the earth • coarse-grained igneous rock • A microscopic single-celled plan • a natural science about the earth • fine-grained extrusive igneous rock • mostly-solid bulk of Earth's interior • ...

The Land - Ella Fleeger 2025-05-01

The Land - Ella Fleeger crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a slow movement of the continents on a deep-seated vicious zone within the earth
  2. molten rock material within the earth from which igneous rock results by cools
  3. a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments
  4. openings or vents where lava/tephra erupt to Earth's surface
  5. a stream of fluid propelled by thermal convection
  6. a sudden release of strain energy in the Earth's crust
  7. the action of the weather conditions
  8. majority fracture of the Earth's crust in extreme Western North America
  9. the outermost solid shell of a rocky planet or natural satellite/Earth
Down
  1. a super continent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth
  2. molten rock that issues from a volcano or from a fissure in the surface of a planet or moon
  3. a layer within the Earth between the crust and core
  4. a seafloor mountain system formed by plate tectonics
  5. the liquid layer of Earth's core, located between the inner core and mantle
  6. a natural feature of a land surface
  7. the action or process of eroding
  8. one of the six or seven greats divisions of land on the globe
  9. not active or growing
  10. the innermost layer of the Earth
  11. the location where two plates meet

20 Clues: not active or growing • the action or process of eroding • the innermost layer of the Earth • the location where two plates meet • a natural feature of a land surface • the action of the weather conditions • a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments • a stream of fluid propelled by thermal convection • a layer within the Earth between the crust and core • ...

TetroMonsters 2025-09-21

TetroMonsters crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Earth water plant
  2. Earth plant fire
  3. plant water
  4. Light
  5. Cold plant
  6. cold plant air
  7. Fire
  8. Cold
  9. Psychic Light
  10. Fire light
  11. Cold plant fire
  12. Plant psychic
  13. faerie light bone
  14. plant
  15. earth water plant air
  16. Earth water Fire
  17. Earth cold fire
  18. Earth water air fire
  19. psychic faerie bone
  20. Earth
  21. Psychic faerie
  22. Plant light
  23. water plant fire psychic
  24. Fire plant
  25. Cold plant fire light
  26. plant fire light
  27. plant water psychic
  28. cold fire faerie
  29. Earth water plant fire
  30. Psychic bone
  31. Fire faerie
  32. Cold air fire
  33. water fire bone
  34. earth cold fire faerie
  35. Earth cold plant fire
  36. earth fire faerie
  37. water fire psychic
  38. Water bone
  39. cold fire plant
  40. water plant fire
  41. earth bone
  42. Bone light
  43. Water plant air
  44. light psychic bone
  45. Fire earth
  46. Cold water plant air
  47. Fire psychic
  48. Cold water Fire
  49. plant fire psychic
  50. water plant air fire
  51. psychic
  52. Earth air fire
  53. earth water bne
  54. Air cold
  55. Bone
  56. earth fire bone
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  1. earth water fire bone
  2. Earth cold water air
  3. Earth cold water
  4. Faerie bone
  5. Earth cold plant
  6. Earth, Cold
  7. Earth cold plant air
  8. Earth cold water plant air
  9. earth water plant air fire
  10. Fire cold
  11. Cold plant air fire
  12. Air water
  13. Earth cold water fire
  14. water
  15. Cold water plant
  16. Pshychic faerie bone light
  17. Earth water air
  18. Plant earth
  19. Cold light
  20. Earth cold water plant fire
  21. Faerie
  22. Water cold
  23. Cold faerie
  24. earth faerie
  25. Fire water
  26. Air earth
  27. Cold water plant air fire
  28. Water air fire
  29. Earth cold air
  30. Earth plant air fire
  31. psychic light bone
  32. Plant air fire
  33. earth cold plant air fire
  34. Earth plant air
  35. plant cold light
  36. Water psychic
  37. Earth water
  38. earth cold faerie
  39. Cold water plant fire
  40. Fire bone
  41. Cold water air
  42. Cold water air fire
  43. faerie light
  44. plant air
  45. Air
  46. Earth cold water plant
  47. Fire air
  48. Earth cold air fire
  49. Earth cold water air fire

105 Clues: Air • Fire • Cold • Bone • Light • water • plant • Earth • Faerie • psychic • Fire air • Air cold • Fire cold • Air water • Air earth • Fire bone • plant air • Cold plant • Fire light • Cold light • Water cold • Fire water • Fire plant • Water bone • earth bone • Bone light • Fire earth • plant water • Faerie bone • Earth, Cold • Plant earth • Cold faerie • Plant light • Fire faerie • Earth water • earth faerie • Psychic bone • faerie light • Fire psychic • ...

Layers of the earth 2022-04-07

Layers of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the outer most layer
  2. why layers of the earth exist
  3. Solid and made of iron and nickel
  4. Hot rise cold fall
  5. makes up the continental plates
  6. made of basalt
  7. the thickest layer
  8. lava in earth
  9. made the continents
Down
  1. shields the earth from solar stuff
  2. Only liquid layer
  3. in between the uppermost layer and thickest
  4. the upper most layer and upper part of the thickest
  5. makes up the oceanic plates
  6. made mainly of granite

15 Clues: lava in earth • made of basalt • Only liquid layer • Hot rise cold fall • the thickest layer • made the continents • the outer most layer • made mainly of granite • makes up the oceanic plates • why layers of the earth exist • makes up the continental plates • Solid and made of iron and nickel • shields the earth from solar stuff • in between the uppermost layer and thickest • ...

Layers of the Earth 2023-10-31

Layers of the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The major metal in the earth's core
  2. One of several sheets that covers something
  3. The deepest layer, made of hot metals
  4. Currents that cause the mantle to "flow"
  5. Hot molten rock, lava
  6. The planet where we live
  7. As you go deeper, this measure of heat increases
  8. 70% of the earth's surface
Down
  1. Hole in the crust where magma becomes lava
  2. As you go deeper, things become more compressed
  3. A minor metal in the earth's core
  4. As you go deeper, things become harder
  5. Thick layer made of hot, molten rock
  6. The top layer of the earth
  7. 30% of the earth's surface

15 Clues: Hot molten rock, lava • The planet where we live • The top layer of the earth • 30% of the earth's surface • 70% of the earth's surface • A minor metal in the earth's core • The major metal in the earth's core • Thick layer made of hot, molten rock • The deepest layer, made of hot metals • As you go deeper, things become harder • Currents that cause the mantle to "flow" • ...

Parts of the Earth 2023-12-09

Parts of the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Flowing bodies of freshwater, often originating from mountains and flowing into lakes or oceans, shaping landscapes along their path.
  2. Dense and extensive areas covered with trees and other vegetation, providing habitats for diverse plant and animal species.
  3. Deep and narrow gorges or ravines, typically formed by the erosive activity of rivers or tectonic processes.
  4. Low-lying areas between mountains or hills, often formed by erosion and containing rivers or streams.
  5. Landforms surrounded by water on three sides, connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land, such as the Iberian Peninsula.
  6. Groups or chains of islands clustered together in a body of water, such as the Indonesian Archipelago or the Greek Islands.
  7. Dry and arid regions with minimal precipitation, often characterized by sand dunes, rocky landscapes, and extreme temperatures.
Down
  1. Large landmasses on Earth, such as Asia, Africa, and North America, characterized by distinct boundaries and diverse ecosystems.
  2. Elevated landforms with steep slopes and high peaks, often formed by tectonic forces or volcanic activity.
  3. Cold and treeless landscapes with permafrost, characterized by low-growing vegetation and adapted wildlife, often found in polar regions.
  4. Broad and flat expanses of land, usually with fertile soil, supporting agriculture and various human activities.
  5. Landmasses surrounded by water, smaller than continents, and often formed by volcanic activity or tectonic processes.
  6. Large inland bodies of water, surrounded by land, and often fed by rivers or streams, providing habitats for aquatic life.
  7. Elevated flat or gently sloping areas of land, often with steep sides, formed by geological forces or volcanic activity.
  8. Vast bodies of saltwater, including the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans, covering a significant portion of the Earth's surface.

15 Clues: Low-lying areas between mountains or hills, often formed by erosion and containing rivers or streams. • Elevated landforms with steep slopes and high peaks, often formed by tectonic forces or volcanic activity. • Deep and narrow gorges or ravines, typically formed by the erosive activity of rivers or tectonic processes. • ...

Tilt of the Earth 2023-03-29

Tilt of the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing when we have summer
  2. imaginary line that seperates the hemispheres
  3. imaginary line that Earth rotates around
  4. when Australia experiences the most daylight
  5. If the U.S. is experiencing fall, Southern Hemisphere would be experiencing ______
  6. when the U.S. experiences the most amount of light for the year
  7. when birds and other animals move to warmer climates
  8. 24 hours
Down
  1. 365 and 1/4 days
  2. a day when the Earth experience the most light or dark for the year
  3. month when the U.S. has their fall equinox
  4. When the U.S. is having our fall equinox, the Southern Hemisphere is having their ____ equinox
  5. time of year marked by similar weather patterns
  6. when there are equal parts of day and night
  7. when the Southern Hemisphere experiences its fall equinox
  8. 23.5 degrees

16 Clues: 24 hours • 23.5 degrees • 365 and 1/4 days • imaginary line that Earth rotates around • month when the U.S. has their fall equinox • when there are equal parts of day and night • when Australia experiences the most daylight • imaginary line that seperates the hemispheres • time of year marked by similar weather patterns • when birds and other animals move to warmer climates • ...

Earth and the Sun 2023-02-15

Earth and the Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The side of the Earth facing the sun
  2. True or false: shadows are always changing
  3. The imaginary line through Earth
  4. Where shadows face in the morning
  5. The Earth moving around the Sun
  6. No shadow present
  7. The Earth is in day and half is in
  8. Very long shadow pointing west
Down
  1. Month with the least daylight hours
  2. Sun is high in the sky and shadows are short
  3. Earth spinning
  4. Where shadows face in the evening
  5. Month with the most daylight hours
  6. Small shadow pointing north
  7. Sun is low and shadows are long

15 Clues: Earth spinning • No shadow present • Small shadow pointing north • Very long shadow pointing west • Sun is low and shadows are long • The Earth moving around the Sun • The imaginary line through Earth • Where shadows face in the evening • Where shadows face in the morning • Month with the most daylight hours • The Earth is in day and half is in • ...

Layers of the earth 2024-05-02

Layers of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rocky, outermost layer of Earth
  2. force of attraction between every object and every other object that exists because of mass
  3. Earth’s dense, metallic center
  4. all living organisms on Earth
  5. amount of mass, or substance, in a material
  6. thick middle layer in the solid part of Earth
  7. a shape like a ball
  8. rigid layer that includes the crust and uppermost mantle
Down
  1. frozen water on Earth
  2. specific type of metal
  3. layer of gasses surrounding Earth
  4. plastic, flowing layer within the mantle
  5. outer part of Earth’s magnetic field
  6. liquid water on Earth
  7. the solid part of Earth, including the soil and Earth’s rocky center

15 Clues: a shape like a ball • frozen water on Earth • liquid water on Earth • specific type of metal • all living organisms on Earth • Earth’s dense, metallic center • rocky, outermost layer of Earth • layer of gasses surrounding Earth • outer part of Earth’s magnetic field • plastic, flowing layer within the mantle • amount of mass, or substance, in a material • ...

View from the Earth 2023-06-17

View from the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The apparent path of the Sun on the celestial sphere. (Ecliptic)
  2. The Sun's position traces this figure-eight path in the sky throughout the year. (Analemma)
  3. Super moon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth. (Perigee)
  4. The reason why we don't have eclipse every month is because the Moon's is inclined by __________ degrees to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. (five)
  5. The lesser known the 13th zodiac is the __________. (Ophiuchus)
  6. Summer solstice is when the Sun is at its __________ altitude. (highest)
  7. Total solar eclipse is possible because the __________ size is nearly equal. (angular)
  8. The Moon rotates on its axis with a period that is the same as its orbital period is called __________ rotation. (synchronous)
Down
  1. Coordinate system that uses latitudes & longitudes. (Terrestrial)
  2. Solar eclipse is when the moon is in __________ of the Sun and the earth (conjunction)
  3. Altitude of 90 degrees from horizon is called __________. (Zenith)
  4. Vernal equinox also known as the first point of __________. (Aries)
  5. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. (Equator)
  6. Coordinate system that uses azimuths & altitudes. (Horizon)
  7. Total solar eclipse can only be seen at the __________. (umbra)

15 Clues: Coordinate system that uses azimuths & altitudes. (Horizon) • Super moon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth. (Perigee) • The lesser known the 13th zodiac is the __________. (Ophiuchus) • Total solar eclipse can only be seen at the __________. (umbra) • The apparent path of the Sun on the celestial sphere. (Ecliptic) • ...

The Formation of Earth 2023-09-06

The Formation of Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the hotter, more viscous portion of the mantle closer to Earth's core
  2. the process by which certain unstable atoms lose energy in a predictable manner
  3. a specific type of a certain atom, defined by the number of neutrons it contains
  4. the part of Earth that includes all the freshwater and salt water
  5. when the size of an object is reduced due to the inward pull of gravity
  6. the outermost surface of Earth consisting of Earth’s crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle
Down
  1. the release of gasses from Earth's interior through volcanic eruptions
  2. a process by which a substance is renewed as it passes through living and nonliving
  3. the outermost layer of a terrestrial planet
  4. the solid hot iron-nickel sphere at the center of Earth
  5. mantle the cooler but more fluid portion of Earth's mantle nearer the crust
  6. the upper layer of Earth’s mantle, composed of hot slowly flowing rock
  7. a physical system where energy can enter or exit the system but not matter
  8. the liquid layer of nickel-iron that surrounds Earth's solid inner core
  9. heat the heat produced in Earth's interior by the radioactive decay of certain atoms

15 Clues: the outermost layer of a terrestrial planet • the solid hot iron-nickel sphere at the center of Earth • the part of Earth that includes all the freshwater and salt water • the hotter, more viscous portion of the mantle closer to Earth's core • the release of gasses from Earth's interior through volcanic eruptions • ...

The Earth is Ours 2025-01-14

The Earth is Ours crossword puzzle
Across
  1. право собственности
  2. эксплуатировать, использовать
  3. обильный, богатый
  4. вырубка лесов
  5. обязанность
  6. загрязнённый
  7. устойчивость, экологичность
  8. управление, забота
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  1. биоразнообразие
  2. инновация
  3. сырьё
  4. экономический рост
  5. присущий, неотъемлемый
  6. последствия
  7. разрушение, крах

15 Clues: сырьё • инновация • последствия • обязанность • загрязнённый • вырубка лесов • биоразнообразие • разрушение, крах • обильный, богатый • экономический рост • управление, забота • право собственности • присущий, неотъемлемый • устойчивость, экологичность • эксплуатировать, использовать

Layers of the earth 2025-12-09

Layers of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. less dense but thick
  2. top layer (oceanic, continental)
  3. third layer of the earth
  4. inner core state
  5. main component of core
  6. thickest layer (upper lower mesosphere)
  7. massive moving slabs
  8. center (inner)
Down
  1. soft flowing part of mantle
  2. crust + upper mantle
  3. also in the core
  4. outer core state
  5. more dense but thin
  6. waves
  7. center (outer)

15 Clues: waves • center (outer) • center (inner) • also in the core • outer core state • inner core state • more dense but thin • crust + upper mantle • less dense but thick • massive moving slabs • main component of core • third layer of the earth • soft flowing part of mantle • top layer (oceanic, continental) • thickest layer (upper lower mesosphere)

Layers of the Earth 2026-05-06

Layers of the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the solid part of Earth, including the soil and Earth's rocky center
  2. amount of mass, or substance, in a material
  3. all living organisms on Earth
  4. a shape like a ball
  5. rocky, outermost layer of Earth
  6. thick middle layer in the solid part of Earth
  7. Earth's dense, metallic center
Down
  1. outer part of Earth's magnetic field
  2. plastic, flowing layer within the mantle
  3. frozen water on Earth
  4. force of attraction between every object and every other object that exists because of mass
  5. liquid water on Earth
  6. specific type of metal
  7. rigid layer that includes the crust and uppermost mantle
  8. layer of gasses surrounding Earth

15 Clues: a shape like a ball • frozen water on Earth • liquid water on Earth • specific type of metal • all living organisms on Earth • Earth's dense, metallic center • rocky, outermost layer of Earth • layer of gasses surrounding Earth • outer part of Earth's magnetic field • plastic, flowing layer within the mantle • amount of mass, or substance, in a material • ...

Earth, Moon, And Sun crossword 2024-02-02

Earth, Moon, And Sun crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  2. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  3. a rocky sphere that travels around the planet
  4. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  5. a moon phase that looks like half a circle from earth
  6. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  7. moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  8. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  9. a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from Earth
  10. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars.
  11. a relative size of things
Down
  1. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
  2. a planet outside our solar system
  3. the nearly circular path a smaller (like the moon) tavels around a larger object like the earth
  4. a moon outside our solar system
  5. when the moon is completely dark
  6. the border between light and dark on the moon
  7. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  8. the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth

19 Clues: a relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around the planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

Intro to Earth Science 2020-09-25

Intro to Earth Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. side of the brain our core subjects mostly are
  2. the study of the earth and the universe is this big branch of science
  3. bit of information that is true
  4. study of the solid earth
  5. sphere that includes rivers, lakes, oceans & glaciers
  6. study of weather and climate
  7. type of model weather maps fall into
  8. factual info that is not subject to opinion
  9. sphere that includes all the gases on earth
  10. coloring, drawing are ____ brain activities
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  1. study of all the ocean's features
  2. logical conclusion based on evidence
  3. explanation of a phenomena
  4. the goal of science is to answer questions about the ______ world
  5. sphere that includes plants and animals
  6. type of model that you could touch/manipulate
  7. information collected with the senses
  8. sphere that includes the non-living rocks, soil & minerals
  9. the ideal way for an Earth Scientist to learn is by doing this kind of work
  10. something that always happens but not why

20 Clues: study of the solid earth • explanation of a phenomena • study of weather and climate • bit of information that is true • study of all the ocean's features • logical conclusion based on evidence • type of model weather maps fall into • information collected with the senses • sphere that includes plants and animals • something that always happens but not why • ...

layeres of the earth 2022-11-09

layeres of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. firm and stable in shape
  2. the denser, weaker layer beneath the lithospheric mantle.
  3. rock a liquid that is hot/magma.
  4. the outer core is right next to the iner core and is mostly composed of liquid iron and nickel.
  5. quantity per unit volume, unit area, or unit length
  6. The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of Earth.
  7. The measure of the air that is hot or cold.
  8. flowing freely like water
Down
  1. this is the outside layer of the earth and is made of solid rock, mostly basalt, and granite.
  2. The mantle lies between Earth's dense, super-heated core and its thin outer layer of the crust.
  3. core made up of
  4. crust The upper oceanic crust, with pillow lavas and a dike complex.
  5. crust The outermost layer of Earth's lithosphere that makes up the planet's continents and continental shelves
  6. the middle of the earth made of nickel and iron
  7. compostion The structure of the earth is divided into four major components the crust the mantle, the outer core and the inner core.

15 Clues: core made up of • firm and stable in shape • flowing freely like water • rock a liquid that is hot/magma. • The measure of the air that is hot or cold. • the middle of the earth made of nickel and iron • The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of Earth. • quantity per unit volume, unit area, or unit length • the denser, weaker layer beneath the lithospheric mantle. • ...

Layers of the earth 2022-04-07

Layers of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Very hot lava
  2. It is the plate that is in the ocean
  3. Makes the crust or the earth
  4. Mass per unit volume
  5. it is in the center
  6. the rigged part of the earth
  7. Two plateS that collide
  8. Also make crust of the earth
Down
  1. The heat causing the rocks to rise and fall
  2. the upper lay of the mantle
  3. Electric currents used
  4. it is thicker than the oceanic plate \
  5. It is the largest layer
  6. it has iron and nickel
  7. the thing you walk on

15 Clues: Very hot lava • it is in the center • Mass per unit volume • the thing you walk on • Electric currents used • it has iron and nickel • It is the largest layer • Two plateS that collide • the upper lay of the mantle • Makes the crust or the earth • the rigged part of the earth • Also make crust of the earth • It is the plate that is in the ocean • it is thicker than the oceanic plate \ • ...

Layers of the earth 2022-04-07

Layers of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Only liquid layer
  2. makes up the continental plates
  3. why layers of the earth exist
  4. made mainly of granite
  5. lava in earth
  6. the thickest layer
  7. the upper most layer and upper part of the thickest
  8. the outer most layer
Down
  1. Solid and made of iron and nickel
  2. in between the uppermost layer and thickest
  3. made of basalt
  4. shields the earth from solar stuff
  5. Hot rise cold fall
  6. made the continents
  7. makes up the oceanic plates

15 Clues: lava in earth • made of basalt • Only liquid layer • Hot rise cold fall • the thickest layer • made the continents • the outer most layer • made mainly of granite • makes up the oceanic plates • why layers of the earth exist • makes up the continental plates • Solid and made of iron and nickel • shields the earth from solar stuff • in between the uppermost layer and thickest • ...

The Earth - Chapter Two 2022-02-23

The Earth - Chapter Two crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process where rocks and soil break, and spread
  2. slow movement of tectonic plates
  3. sun heats up water and makes water vapor
  4. violent shaking of Earth's crust
  5. beginning of spring & autumn
  6. cooler temp. cause water to make clouds
  7. large, powerful waves that cause destruction
Down
  1. useful to
  2. sections of Earth's crust
  3. necessary
  4. mountain that erupts molten, gases, and ash
  5. water that falls to Earth in rain/snow
  6. edge of continent, extends under water
  7. a level, flat area
  8. a plain that sits above water level

15 Clues: useful to • necessary • a level, flat area • sections of Earth's crust • beginning of spring & autumn • slow movement of tectonic plates • violent shaking of Earth's crust • a plain that sits above water level • water that falls to Earth in rain/snow • edge of continent, extends under water • cooler temp. cause water to make clouds • sun heats up water and makes water vapor • ...

Layers Of The Earth 2024-02-06

Layers Of The Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Hard outer shell of the layers
  2. It sends hot magma through volcanic vents
  3. The outer layer of the Earth
  4. Located between Earth's core and crust
  5. The layer that's solid but also soft
  6. How the layers of the earth move
  7. The center of the Earth's layers
Down
  1. Giant pieces of earth's crust and mantle
  2. The only liquid layer
  3. The very inner layer of Earth
  4. Its symbol on the Periodic Table is Ni
  5. Its symbol on the Periodic Table is Fe
  6. The thickest part of the mantle
  7. One way to sort the layers that's not by compositional
  8. What Scientists studied to find out the inner core was solid

15 Clues: The only liquid layer • The outer layer of the Earth • The very inner layer of Earth • The thickest part of the mantle • How the layers of the earth move • The center of the Earth's layers • The Hard outer shell of the layers • The layer that's solid but also soft • Its symbol on the Periodic Table is Ni • Its symbol on the Periodic Table is Fe • ...

The spheres of Earth 2024-12-09

The spheres of Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This rock type is formed when sediments layer on top of each other and form a rock.
  2. This is the gas that the atmosphere is mostly made of
  3. Is the sphere where oxygen is produced or where all living things are
  4. The energy source of the water cycle is
  5. The process when wind or water carries sedimentranspirationplace
  6. This includes rain snow hail and sleet.
  7. This sphere is mostly made of rock.
  8. Is the process when plants take in water vapor
  9. The average weather pattern over long periods of time
Down
  1. This is the process when weather breaks down rocks into sediments
  2. This is what happens after evaporation.
  3. The state of the atmosphere in a certain time and place.
  4. Is when sediments settle down and start to layer on top of each other.
  5. This rock type is formed when heat and pressure transform a rock into a new one.
  6. This rock type is formed when lava cools down and hardens.

15 Clues: This sphere is mostly made of rock. • This is what happens after evaporation. • The energy source of the water cycle is • This includes rain snow hail and sleet. • Is the process when plants take in water vapor • This is the gas that the atmosphere is mostly made of • The average weather pattern over long periods of time • ...

I Love the Earth 2024-11-25

I Love the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 맨발
  2. 장소
  3. 충분한, 필요한 만큼의
  4. 대양, 바다
  5. 남은 음식
  6. 건강한
  7. 반짝이다
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  1. 냉장고
  2. 쓰레기
  3. 재활용하다
  4. 심다, 식물
  5. 지렁이
  6. 지구, 세상, 땅
  7. 빛, 전등
  8. 공유하다, 나누다

15 Clues: 맨발 • 장소 • 냉장고 • 쓰레기 • 지렁이 • 건강한 • 반짝이다 • 재활용하다 • 남은 음식 • 빛, 전등 • 심다, 식물 • 대양, 바다 • 지구, 세상, 땅 • 공유하다, 나누다 • 충분한, 필요한 만큼의

Sphere's of the Earth 2025-01-22

Sphere's of the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All land on Earth
  2. All air on Earth
  3. Erosion materials being dropped off
  4. The process of weathered rock moving from one place to another
  5. All water on Earth
  6. The end of something
  7. A large swirling storm that forms on the surface of oceans
  8. An area that floods easily
Down
  1. Large sheet of ice that moves slowly across the land
  2. An artificial lake built for storage of water
  3. All life on Earth
  4. Needed for all life on Earth
  5. Toxic rain caused by pollution
  6. Using resources wisely
  7. The planet

15 Clues: The planet • All air on Earth • All land on Earth • All life on Earth • All water on Earth • The end of something • Using resources wisely • An area that floods easily • Needed for all life on Earth • Toxic rain caused by pollution • Erosion materials being dropped off • An artificial lake built for storage of water • Large sheet of ice that moves slowly across the land • ...

The Earth And Landforms 2024-10-07

The Earth And Landforms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. we live in a ______ called Milky Way.
  2. the large area of grassland with no trees.
  3. the higher area of land that is smaller than a mountain.
  4. the earth needs 24 hour to do a ______
  5. the force that keep us on the ground.
  6. the lower area of land between the hills or mountains.
  7. the body part of water that flows through the lands.
Down
  1. the third planet of our solar system.
  2. the earth needs 365 days to finish a ______
  3. the area of land that has many kinds of grass with few trees.
  4. the largest body part of salt water.
  5. the natural features that create the earth's surface.
  6. all things outside the earth's atmosphere.
  7. the area of land that elevate higher than its surroundings.
  8. the large area of salt water near the lands.

15 Clues: the largest body part of salt water. • the third planet of our solar system. • we live in a ______ called Milky Way. • the force that keep us on the ground. • the earth needs 24 hour to do a ______ • the large area of grassland with no trees. • all things outside the earth's atmosphere. • the earth needs 365 days to finish a ______ • ...

Earth Moon Sun Crossword 2025-12-02

Earth Moon Sun Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a planet outside our solar system
  2. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like the Earth)
  3. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  4. the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth
  5. when the moon is completely dark
  6. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  7. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  8. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  9. a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from Earth
  10. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
Down
  1. the relative size of things
  2. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  4. a moon outside our solar system
  5. the border between light and dark on the moon
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  7. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  8. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  9. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

vocab words EMS 2025-03-10

vocab words EMS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the shape of the illuminated [art of the moon as it appears from earth
  2. a moon outside our solar system
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
  4. when the moon is completely dark
  5. the shine light on an object and make it visible
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  7. an object,diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  8. the sun,the planets that orbit the sun,and other objects that orbit the sun
  9. a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from earth
Down
  1. the border between light and dark on the moon
  2. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  3. a planet outside our solar system
  4. a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth
  5. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
  6. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from earth
  7. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  8. the nearly circular path a small object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
  9. the relative size of things
  10. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar sytem

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • the shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth • ...

Amplify Earth, Sun, Moon Vocabulary 2025-10-17

Amplify Earth, Sun, Moon Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  2. a moon outside our solar system
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from Earth
  4. when the Moon is completely dark
  5. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  7. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  8. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  9. a moon phase where the Moon is not visible from the Earth
Down
  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  3. a planet outside our solar system
  4. a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth
  5. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  6. a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from Earth
  7. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  8. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
  9. the relative size of things
  10. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, Sun Chapter 2 Vocabulary 2026-01-27

Earth, Moon, Sun Chapter 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  2. a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth
  3. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  4. the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth
  5. the relative size of things
  6. a moon phase where the moon is not visible from Earth
  7. the amount of time it takes for a moon to travel around a planet
  8. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  9. to shine light on an object and make it visible
Down
  1. a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from Earth
  2. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  3. when the Moon is completely dark because the Earth is blocking the Sun's light
  4. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from the Earth
  5. a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from Earth
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  7. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  8. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)

17 Clues: the relative size of things • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth • a moon phase where the moon is not visible from Earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...

Space 2025-10-22

Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The spinning of Earth on its axis, causing day and night.
  2. The time of year when Earth’s tilt is most toward or away from the Sun, producing longest or shortest day.
  3. The time when the Sun disappears below the horizon as Earth rotates away.
  4. The period of one full rotation of Earth on its axis (~24 hours).
  5. The orbiting of Earth around the Sun, taking about one year.
Down
  1. The time when the Sun appears above the horizon as Earth rotates toward it.
  2. The time when the side of Earth you’re on is turned away from the Sun.
  3. An imaginary line through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.
  4. The slant of Earth’s axis relative to its orbital plane, which helps cause seasons.
  5. The time of year when day and night are roughly equal length due to Earth’s position.
  6. One of the four periods of weather and daylight changes caused by Earth’s tilt and orbit.
  7. The dark shape made when Earth (or any object) blocks sunlight.
  8. sphere The imaginary dome of the sky on which the Sun, Moon and stars appear to move.
  9. The time it takes Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun (~365 days).
  10. The path that Earth (or any planet) follows around the Sun.

15 Clues: The spinning of Earth on its axis, causing day and night. • The path that Earth (or any planet) follows around the Sun. • The orbiting of Earth around the Sun, taking about one year. • The dark shape made when Earth (or any object) blocks sunlight. • The period of one full rotation of Earth on its axis (~24 hours). • ...

Earth Moon and Sun Vocab 2025-03-11

Earth Moon and Sun Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  2. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  3. the amount of time it take for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  4. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  5. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it easier to understand or see
  6. when the moon is completely dark
  7. a moon phase where the moon is not visible from Earth
  8. a planet outside our solar system
  9. the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth
  10. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
Down
  1. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like the Earth)
  2. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  3. the relative size of things
  4. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  5. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  6. the sun, the planets that orbit around the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  7. a moon outside our solar system
  8. the border between light and dark on the moon
  9. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Unit 6: Earth, Moon, and Sun (Amplify Science 6th Grade) 2026-04-17

Unit 6: Earth, Moon, and Sun (Amplify Science 6th Grade) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth
  3. the relative size of things
  4. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  5. a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from Earth
  6. a planet outside our solar system
  7. a moon outside our solar system
  8. when the Moon is completely dark
  9. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
Down
  1. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  2. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from Earth
  4. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  5. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  6. a moon phase where the Moon is not visible from the Earth
  7. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
  8. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  9. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  10. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half a circle from Earth • ...

BG2 Lilliana blank copy 2025-02-03

BG2 Lilliana blank copy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. march 20
  2. point where the earth is the farthest from the sun
  3. december 21
  4. september 23
  5. takes the earth 24 hrs to complete
  6. distance from north to south
  7. made of molten metal
Down
  1. June 20
  2. takes a full year for the earth to complete
  3. curved path of the earth around the sun
  4. point where the earth is closest to the sun
  5. distance east to west
  6. the outer layer of the earth
  7. before the inner core

14 Clues: June 20 • march 20 • december 21 • september 23 • made of molten metal • distance east to west • before the inner core • the outer layer of the earth • distance from north to south • takes the earth 24 hrs to complete • curved path of the earth around the sun • takes a full year for the earth to complete • point where the earth is closest to the sun • ...

Chapters 1-2 2017-09-18

Chapters 1-2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The center of the earth, it has two parts, a solid and liquid
  2. A 2D representation of the Earth
  3. Location of something in relation to something else
  4. Location that is determined using coordinates
  5. Used to measure movement on the earth's surface, it can detect earthquakes
  6. Lines that are used to measure North and South
  7. A theory which states at one point all the continents were one super continent
  8. The uppermost layer of the earth, it includes the crust
  9. A crack in the earth's surface where lava comes out
  10. The inaccuracy of having a 2D map
  11. A system developed by the military to find locations
Down
  1. Large land masses above water, there are 7
  2. Imaginary line that cuts the earth in North and Southern halves
  3. Lava before it reaches the earth's surface
  4. Imaginary line of longitude that divides the East and West
  5. Map that shows representation of physical and man made features
  6. A 3D representation of the Earth
  7. Giant moving pieces of the earth's lithmosphere
  8. The Water cycle's fancier name
  9. Large waves that are caused by earthquakes
  10. Lines that are used to measure East and West
  11. The study of the earth and the way humans interact with it
  12. System that gathers information about the world on a database

23 Clues: The Water cycle's fancier name • A 2D representation of the Earth • A 3D representation of the Earth • The inaccuracy of having a 2D map • Large land masses above water, there are 7 • Lava before it reaches the earth's surface • Large waves that are caused by earthquakes • Lines that are used to measure East and West • Location that is determined using coordinates • ...

Unit 3A Review 2025-03-11

Unit 3A Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A convection cell near the poles
  2. The process that makes the sky appear blue
  3. A local wind blowing from sea to land
  4. 0 degrees longitude
  5. Lines on the globe that measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian
  6. A convection cell near the equator
  7. Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves
  8. A convection cell at 30 and 60 degrees
  9. A measure of a surface’s reflectivity
  10. One of the spheres of earth that is described as the layers of gases surrounding earth
  11. A global wind that blows from west to east
  12. The solid, rocks and soil sphere of earth
  13. The force that causes winds to curve due to earth’s rotation
Down
  1. Heat transfer through direct contact
  2. A local wind blowing from land to sea
  3. Circulatory patterns in the atmosphere driven by heat
  4. 0 degrees latitude
  5. The example of when all of the spheres interact (a huge mountain explosion with lava)
  6. Lines on the globe that measure the distance north or south of the equator
  7. The living sphere of earth
  8. Heat transfer through the movement of liquids or gases
  9. One of the spheres of earth this is all the water on earth, in all forms
  10. A global wind that blows from east to west

23 Clues: 0 degrees latitude • 0 degrees longitude • The living sphere of earth • A convection cell near the poles • A convection cell near the equator • Heat transfer through direct contact • A local wind blowing from land to sea • A local wind blowing from sea to land • A measure of a surface’s reflectivity • A convection cell at 30 and 60 degrees • ...

Marco Plate Tectonics 2026-02-03

Marco Plate Tectonics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when magma rapidly cools down
  2. how the layers behave due to pressure and heat
  3. movement driven by heat in the mantle causing continental drift
  4. when boundaries come together
  5. plates what we all stand on
  6. a rapid shaking in the ground
  7. where two crusts separate
  8. what the oceanic crust is made out of
  9. the innermost part of the earth
  10. where the convection currents are located
  11. the outermost layer of the Earth
  12. vibrations that travel through the earth due to earthquakes
  13. the primary rock in the continental crust
  14. she mapped out the ocean floor
  15. when two boundaries slide past each other
  16. the materials or each layer
  17. this protects us from radiation
  18. He who discovered continental drift
Down
  1. discovers by Alfred Wegner still a important part of the understanding of the Earth even today
  2. this layer takes up most of Earths mass
  3. a super continent that means all of Earth
  4. a natural process in witch the poles switch
  5. when new crust appears and moves away from the ridge
  6. a semifluid material beneath the earths crust
  7. the liquid layer of the earth
  8. when a plate goes under another
  9. what helped most in seafloor mapping

27 Clues: where two crusts separate • plates what we all stand on • the materials or each layer • when magma rapidly cools down • when boundaries come together • a rapid shaking in the ground • the liquid layer of the earth • she mapped out the ocean floor • the innermost part of the earth • when a plate goes under another • this protects us from radiation • the outermost layer of the Earth • ...

science 2021-11-19

science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the center of the earth
  2. getting hot a liquidy
  3. the current eon
  4. a type of mountain building uses plates
  5. the eon after the hadean
  6. rocks that come from magma
  7. the first eon where everything was hOT
  8. the eon when photosynthetic bacteria came
  9. a force that makes sedimentary rocks
Down
  1. a type of rock made under pressure
  2. a thing that happens over time with weather or glaciers
  3. lava still cooking
  4. a type of rock created with heat and pressure
  5. things that make sedimentary rocks
  6. a type of mountain building with lava
  7. a crack in the earth from tectonic plates
  8. layers in rock mostly sedimentary
  9. old bones
  10. a layer of earth
  11. the top layer in the earth

20 Clues: old bones • the current eon • a layer of earth • lava still cooking • getting hot a liquidy • the center of the earth • the eon after the hadean • rocks that come from magma • the top layer in the earth • layers in rock mostly sedimentary • a type of rock made under pressure • things that make sedimentary rocks • a force that makes sedimentary rocks • ...

EARTH'S STRUCTURE 2015-08-21

EARTH'S STRUCTURE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. LAYER OF EARTH JUST BELOW THE CRUST
  2. TAKES PLACE WHEN ROCKS ARE BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALLER PIECES
  3. MOUNTAINS CREATED WHEN THE EARTH'S CRUST PUSHES AGAINST ITSELF
  4. THEORY THAT THE EARTH HAS MOVING LAND MASS PARTS ON THE CRUST LEVEL
  5. A ROCK TYPE RICH IN IRON AND ALUMINUM
  6. BLACK OR BROWN MATERIAL IN SOIL FORMED FROM DECAYED PLANTS AND ANIMALS
  7. CORE DEEPEST LAYER OF THE EARTH
Down
  1. ROCKS CREATED BY HEAT, PRESSURE, AND CHEMICAL PROCESS
  2. THREE WAYS ROCK CAN BE CREATED
  3. STUDY OF THE EARTH
  4. A SUPER CONTINENT THAT EXISTED DURING THE MESOZOIC ERA
  5. A FRACTURE OR BREAK IN THE EARTH'S CRUST THAT CAN MOVE CREATING EARTHQUAKES
  6. ROCKS CREATED BY HARDENING OF MELTED MATERIAL
  7. MOUNTAINS CREATED WHEN ONE SIDE OF A FAULT SLIDES OVER ANOTHER SIDE
  8. OUTTER MOST LAYER OF THE EARTH
  9. SEVEN LAND MASSES THAT FORM THE EARTHS CRUST
  10. ROCKS FORMED BY SEDIMENT DEPOSITED OVER TIME
  11. CORE LAYER OF EARTH SURROUNDING THE INNER CORE

18 Clues: STUDY OF THE EARTH • THREE WAYS ROCK CAN BE CREATED • OUTTER MOST LAYER OF THE EARTH • CORE DEEPEST LAYER OF THE EARTH • LAYER OF EARTH JUST BELOW THE CRUST • A ROCK TYPE RICH IN IRON AND ALUMINUM • SEVEN LAND MASSES THAT FORM THE EARTHS CRUST • ROCKS FORMED BY SEDIMENT DEPOSITED OVER TIME • ROCKS CREATED BY HARDENING OF MELTED MATERIAL • ...

Earth, Sun, and Moon 2024-01-22

Earth, Sun, and Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Half lit on the left side, dark on the right.
  2. Light starting on the right; only a little sliver of the moon is visible from Earth.
  3. March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when both hemispheres receive 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.
  4. Occurs when the New Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow over part of Earth.
  5. Sources of illumination in a solar system.
  6. Occurs when the path of light on an object is blocked by another object either between the light source and the object or between the object and the observer.
  7. The slant of Earth's axis, 23.5 degrees, causing the North Pole to always point toward the North Star. The reason for the seasons.
  8. A predictable pattern of reflected light from the Sun on the Moon, as seen on Earth.
  9. Moon is starting to get darker. It is slightly dark on the right side, mostly lit on the left.
  10. The spinning of Earth on its axis.
  11. A curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object.
  12. Lit crescent on the left side, dark on the right.
  13. Direct light in the Northern Hemisphere, warmest season.
  14. Moon phase when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated, the phase in which a lunar eclipse could occur.
  15. The outer layer of the sun's atmosphere.
  16. Almost all of the moon is lit up from the right to the left, except a small bit on the left.
Down
  1. Caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun causing varied amounts of sunlight on Earth; divides our year into quarters.
  2. The day with the least hours of sunlight and the most hours of darkness. December 21st.
  3. A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses.
  4. The day with the most hours of sunlight and the fewest hours of darkness. June 21st.
  5. Half lit on the right side, dark on the left.
  6. Indirect light in the Northern Hemisphere, coldest season.
  7. The imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth's rotation.
  8. All of the solar systems and every object they contain.
  9. September 22 in the Northern Hemisphere, when both hemispheres receive 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.
  10. Star made of hydrogen and helium
  11. Occurs at a full moon when Earth is directly between the moon and the sun.
  12. Dark moon phase that occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun. When a solar eclipse could happen.
  13. A celestial body that revolves around a planet.

29 Clues: Star made of hydrogen and helium • The spinning of Earth on its axis. • The outer layer of the sun's atmosphere. • Sources of illumination in a solar system. • Half lit on the left side, dark on the right. • Half lit on the right side, dark on the left. • A celestial body that revolves around a planet. • Lit crescent on the left side, dark on the right. • ...

Earth's atmosphere 2026-05-20

Earth's atmosphere crossword puzzle
Across
  1. radiation that gets down to earth instead of being deflected
  2. takes up 20.9% of the sky
  3. closest to the earth
  4. Roman god of the sky
  5. exists in the stratosphere
  6. farthest from the earth
  7. ____ form in the troposphere
Down
  1. second closest to the earth
  2. _____ layers in the atmosphere
  3. meteors burn up in this sphere
  4. takes up 78.1% of the atmosphere
  5. 2nd farthest from the earth
  6. reflects solar energy
  7. the atmosphere is 300_____
  8. the atmosphere is heated mostly from ____

15 Clues: closest to the earth • Roman god of the sky • reflects solar energy • farthest from the earth • takes up 20.9% of the sky • the atmosphere is 300_____ • exists in the stratosphere • second closest to the earth • 2nd farthest from the earth • ____ form in the troposphere • _____ layers in the atmosphere • meteors burn up in this sphere • takes up 78.1% of the atmosphere • ...

Sun, Moon, and Earth Systems 2023-05-09

Sun, Moon, and Earth Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a bright streak that radiates from some craters on the moon's surface
  2. an astronomical event that occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned so that the moon blocks a portion of the sunlight falling on the earth
  3. the sun's output of protons, electrons, and small atomic nuclei into the solar system
  4. the line separating the light and dark sides of any astronomical body
  5. the regular, repeatedly changing appearance of the shape of the lightened face of the moon visible from the earth
  6. the hot outer atmosphere of the sun that extends far out into space to become solar wind
  7. the process that powers stars
  8. the spin of an object around its center of mass, such as the earth rotating about its axis
  9. a broad, lowland plain on the moon made of hardened lava
  10. a small, cool area on the sun's photosphere
Down
  1. a stream of solar plasma that rises into the corona from the chromosphere and then gradually falls back
  2. a unit of astronomical distance equal to the earth's average distance from the sun
  3. the visible surface of the sun
  4. orbital motion around a point, such as the earth revolving around the sun
  5. an astronomical event that occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned so that the earth clocks the sunlight falling on the moon
  6. the lowest layer of the sun's atmosphere starting at the photosphere and extending out to 2000km from the surface
  7. the entire range of electromagnetic wavelengths that the sun emits
  8. the sun's apparent path among the stars as observed from Earth
  9. a sudden explosion of the plasma from the sun's surface that emits a burst of energetic rays and particles into space
  10. a long, narrow channel on a moon or planet that is believed to have originated from tectonic processes

20 Clues: the process that powers stars • the visible surface of the sun • a small, cool area on the sun's photosphere • a broad, lowland plain on the moon made of hardened lava • the sun's apparent path among the stars as observed from Earth • the entire range of electromagnetic wavelengths that the sun emits • ...

Earth 2020-04-23

Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the protection of animals.
  2. the animals of a particular region.
  3. the air that surrounds earth.
  4. the act of cutting down trees.
  5. the gradual destruction by natural forces.
  6. a swamp or other muddy ecosystem.
Down
  1. a forest or other tree ecosystem.
  2. able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
  3. where animals interact with the environment.
  4. the plants of a particular region.
  5. when plants absorb air and turn the energy to food.
  6. a mixed woodland grassland ecosystem.

12 Clues: the protection of animals. • the air that surrounds earth. • the act of cutting down trees. • a forest or other tree ecosystem. • a swamp or other muddy ecosystem. • the plants of a particular region. • the animals of a particular region. • a mixed woodland grassland ecosystem. • the gradual destruction by natural forces. • where animals interact with the environment. • ...

Earth 2023-02-15

Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A food soaked in vinegar
  2. A crazy little man
  3. causes a trench
  4. floating ground
  5. heat cycle of density
  6. separating type of plate
Down
  1. slight moving of puzzle pieces
  2. A common lunch food
  3. Floating or not floating
  4. cute rodent
  5. Moving closer type of plate
  6. sliding type of plate

12 Clues: cute rodent • causes a trench • floating ground • A crazy little man • A common lunch food • sliding type of plate • heat cycle of density • A food soaked in vinegar • Floating or not floating • separating type of plate • Moving closer type of plate • slight moving of puzzle pieces

EARTH 2021-10-24

EARTH crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of geohazard
  2. Type of rock that can formed when magma/lava undergoes cool and freeze process
  3. also known as underground water
  4. Processes that involved in water cycle are evaporation and __________ process
  5. Earth's process that causes changes on earth's surface
  6. The outermost main layer in Earth
Down
  1. Atmosphere layers where beautiful aurora appears
  2. Water zone in Earth system
  3. One of the effect of geohazard to human living
  4. One type of resources on earth
  5. Era that consists of quaternary & tertiary period
  6. Scientist uses _________ sensor to detect landslides

12 Clues: Type of geohazard • Water zone in Earth system • One type of resources on earth • also known as underground water • The outermost main layer in Earth • One of the effect of geohazard to human living • Atmosphere layers where beautiful aurora appears • Era that consists of quaternary & tertiary period • Scientist uses _________ sensor to detect landslides • ...

Earth 2024-11-26

Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
  2. The envelope of gases surrounding the earth
  3. A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
  4. A process that originates from within Earth, such as magma activity and plate tectonics
  5. The process of wearing down or breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biota
Down
  1. The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle
  2. An area of land that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as reservoirs, bays, and the ocean
  3. Molten rock material under Earth's crust, from which igneous rock is formed by cooling
  4. One of the four main components of the Earth system, which includes all living organisms
  5. The water present beneath Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and fractures and spaces in rock formations
  6. The remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock and preserved in petrified form
  7. A process that occurs on or near Earth's surface, such as weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition

12 Clues: The envelope of gases surrounding the earth • A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence • The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle • Molten rock material under Earth's crust, from which igneous rock is formed by cooling • A process that originates from within Earth, such as magma activity and plate tectonics • ...

earth 2025-05-05

earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To do something good for others or the planet.
  2. To stop something from being wasted or lost.
  3. A material often used for bottles and bags.
  4. All the things in the world not made by people (like mountains, rivers, animals).
  5. Use things again instead of throwing them away.
  6. A liquid we drink and use every day.
  7. A tall plant with branches and leaves.
Down
  1. What we use to write or draw on.
  2. Nature around us like air, water, trees,and animals.
  3. Not dirty.
  4. Our planet, where we live.
  5. What we breathe to stay alive.

12 Clues: Not dirty. • Our planet, where we live. • What we breathe to stay alive. • What we use to write or draw on. • A liquid we drink and use every day. • A tall plant with branches and leaves. • A material often used for bottles and bags. • To stop something from being wasted or lost. • To do something good for others or the planet. • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun 2021-01-29

Earth, Moon, and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. eclipse: when the Moon is completely dark
  2. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  3. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  4. the relative size of things
  5. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  6. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  7. phase: the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  8. a planet outside our solar system
  9. moon: a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  10. system: the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
Down
  1. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  2. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  3. moon: a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  4. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  5. moon: a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  6. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  7. a moon outside our solar system
  8. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  9. moon: a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • a planet outside our solar system • eclipse: when the Moon is completely dark • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...

uh oh mr well 2021-02-02

uh oh mr well crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  2. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  3. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  4. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  5. the relative size of things
  6. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  7. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  8. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  9. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  10. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  11. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
Down
  1. when the Moon is completely dark
  2. a moon outside our solar system
  3. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  4. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  5. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  6. a planet outside our solar system
  7. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  8. phase: the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...