the earth Crossword Puzzles

Earth Day 2023-11-21

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Reusing materials
The process of decomposing food and other plants into nutrients and fertilizer
Earth day month!
Very large body of salt water
An example of a liquid fossil fuel being dumped into a water source
The planet which we live on
A plant embryo
Gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere
The long-term change in weather patterns
Areas where mass amounts of trash and waste are dumped

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Influential book written by Rachel Carson in 1962 which drew attention to climate change
Gas that trees release
A non-renewable energy source
The long-term heating of Earth's surface
The result of smoke from fossil fuels contaminating the air
Concentration of gas found in the stratosphere that traps UV rays
Gas that trees absorb
A living organism with a stem, roots, and leaves
The ability to last for long periods of time
A plant with thicker wooden bark

20 Clues: A plant embryo • Earth day month! • Reusing materials • Gas that trees absorb • Gas that trees release • The planet which we live on • A non-renewable energy source • Very large body of salt water • A plant with thicker wooden bark • The long-term heating of Earth's surface • The long-term change in weather patterns • Gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere • ...

Earth Word 2023-10-25

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a network of satellites and receiving devices used to determine the location of something on Earth
long, narrow depressions on the seafloor that form at the boundary of tectonic plates
a chain or group of islands that forms from volcanic activity along a subduction zone
what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another
the layer of granitic, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, which form the continents and the areas of shallow seabed close to their shores
a long crack in the surface of the earth
A geologic process in which one edge of one lithospheric plate is forced below the edge of another
he is most remembered as the originator of continental drift hypothesis
the location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts
the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water
any of several continuous submarine mountain chains rising from the ocean floor
a large plume of hot mantle material rising from deep within the Earth
When two plates come together
smaller earthquakes that occur in the same general area during the days to years following a larger event or "mainshock."

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openings, or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth's surface
the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth
a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere
the movement of an ice sheet over a land surface
a seismic wave that travels along or parallel to the earth's surface
the predicted future landmass might be extremely hot, plagued by volcanoes and largely inhospitable
occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other.
the outermost solid layer of the lithospheric tectonic plates under the oceans that covers much of the Earth's surface
The relative movement between the two sides of a geologic fault.
the movement of continents resulting from the motion of tectonic plates
The density- and heat-driven cycling, transfer or circulation of energy through which material initially warms up and becomes relatively less dense
places where plates slide sideways past each other
a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean
the laying down of sediment carried by wind, flowing water, the sea or ice
a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth
a transverse or longitudinal earthquake wave that travels through the interior of the earth

30 Clues: When two plates come together • a long crack in the surface of the earth • the movement of an ice sheet over a land surface • places where plates slide sideways past each other • occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other. • The relative movement between the two sides of a geologic fault. • ...

Earth Science 2023-11-05

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Energy of the empty space
for subsystem are called
Our bones is consist of this mineral
Upper layer of the earth which plants grow
Water vapor in the air change into liquid
Recources that naturally replenish on a human timescale
One of the best example of Biosphere
Example of Non-renewable that is used to create energy
Theory by Emanuel Suedenborg(1734)
Example of atmosphere that is made because of evaporation.
Body of water that has Natural and Artificial
All gases that exist on Earth
Theory by George Lemaitre(1927)
Types of energy that cannot be replenished immediately.
Igneous rocks that is formed from solidified magma
All bodies of water in Earth
Natural substance composed of solid crystals fused together into a solid lump.
continuous movement of water in earth surface
World's foremost source of primary energy
Extension of Bigbang Theory.
Water in the ocean.
Rocks that are formed at or near the Earth's surface
universe is expanding and will begin to shrink one day
consist of mathane and hydrocarbons
Naturally occurring inorganic element or compound
renewable energy which uses natural flow of water

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Rocks that is formed through the process of metamorphism
Organisms use light or chemical energy to live.
Second hardest mineral
colorless, transparent ,and oderless liquid
Also called as continuous creation
Rocks from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
liquid to gaseous water
Also known as Parallel Universe.
Influence the climate,trigger geological process, and affect life.
Combination of Bigbang and Big Crunch.
type of extrusive igneous that appears as a natural gas
A gravitationally-bound system of stars
Everything with life on Earth
water released from clouds
This occurs when water soaks into the soil.
Land formations in Earth
Other term for Geosphere
containing coal,oil ,and natural gas to produce energy
solid+gas to water vapor
Hardest mineral on Earth
Solar System is built by the combination of dust and gas.
Traps heat and covers us from harmful radiations
Largest company in the PH that provides electricity
Earth's shape is plane or disk

50 Clues: Water in the ocean. • Second hardest mineral • liquid to gaseous water • for subsystem are called • Land formations in Earth • Other term for Geosphere • solid+gas to water vapor • Hardest mineral on Earth • Energy of the empty space • water released from clouds • All bodies of water in Earth • Extension of Bigbang Theory. • All gases that exist on Earth • Everything with life on Earth • ...

Restless Earth 2023-10-10

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shaking and trembles from rock moving
broken place in the crust
boundary where plates move towards each other
volcano away from the boundary
middle layer of earth
plate large piece of lithosphere
bending or twisting of rock
boundary where plates move against each other
drift theory that the continents moved

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waves that travel through the earth
solid, flexible layer of earth
theory says lithosphere is broken into pieces
where the broken rock first moves
outside, brittle layer of earth
boundary where plates move away
when one plate moves under another plate
reversal evidence of the Poles switching places
caused by heating and cooling of material
where plates diverge under the ocean
on the surface, above the focus

20 Clues: middle layer of earth • broken place in the crust • bending or twisting of rock • solid, flexible layer of earth • volcano away from the boundary • outside, brittle layer of earth • boundary where plates move away • on the surface, above the focus • plate large piece of lithosphere • where the broken rock first moves • waves that travel through the earth • ...

Earth Sci 2023-10-16

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meaning rock
the outer core is the _ phase
Innermost Layer of the Earth
cloud of dust and gas
consists of all community in the same area
2nd Layer of the Earth
71% of Earths surface
negatively charged atoms
postively charged atoms
Dutch Astronomer

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Emmanuel Swedenborg's Nationality
german philosopher
Water found at the surface
Outermost Layer of the Earth
Hypothesis proposed by Carl Weizsacker
Consists of different tissues organized together
Smallest Unit of Matter
the air we breathe
Water found underground
Basic unit of life

20 Clues: meaning rock • Dutch Astronomer • german philosopher • the air we breathe • Basic unit of life • cloud of dust and gas • 71% of Earths surface • 2nd Layer of the Earth • Smallest Unit of Matter • Water found underground • postively charged atoms • negatively charged atoms • Water found at the surface • Innermost Layer of the Earth • Outermost Layer of the Earth • the outer core is the _ phase • ...

Earth science 2024-01-26

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drop off of sediments
igneous rock cooled outside
crack in crust caused by earthquake
plate movement towards
era we are currently in
type of rock (heat and pressure)
variable you measure
zone ocean crust under continental
type of rock (deposition and cementation)

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zone mountain building
type of rock (melting and cooling)
an atom with same protons but different neutrons
landform built up at the mouth of river
on surface above the earthquake
igneous rock cooled inside
site of the earthquake underground
how easy water flows through
transportation of sediments
plate movement away
variable you change
stored underground water in porous rock

21 Clues: plate movement away • variable you change • variable you measure • drop off of sediments • zone mountain building • plate movement towards • era we are currently in • igneous rock cooled inside • igneous rock cooled outside • transportation of sediments • how easy water flows through • on surface above the earthquake • type of rock (heat and pressure) • ...

Earth Sci 2023-10-12

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A Theory that had no beginning or end.
It is the leading renewable energy.
Which Subsystem includes the rocks of the crust and mantle, the metallic liquid outer core, and the solid metallic inner core.
A Theory about the rapid expansion of the universe.
Big Bang + Big Crunch = Cyclical event is what Theory?
Rocks that are formed at or near the surface of the Earth.
Which Subsystem is the set of all life forms on Earth.
The quality and intensity of reflected light exhibited by the mineral.
Comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes.
Is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.
Group of Mineral containg Silicon and Oxygen.
Conversion of a substance from the solid to the gaseous state without its becoming liquid.
It is the galaxy that includes our solar system.
The movement of water past the soil going deep into the groundwater.
Which Subsystem is simply the total of all the water in Earth's atmosphere.
It directly affects the movement of particles such as molecules.
States that there may be multiple or even and infinite number of universes.
Rocks that are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Refers to the decrease in forest areas across the world.
This occurs when there is more water than land can absorb.
It is the interaction of the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere.
Is a system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.
It is the flow of water from aboveground into the subsurface.
The process where rocks are broken down by natural forces such as wind or water.
What Energy is the cause of the expansion of the universe.

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Evaporation of liquid water from plants and trees into the atmosphere.
The process by which plant remains become coal.
Is the process of turning from liquid into vapor.
Rocks that are formed below the surface of the earth through the process of metamorphism.
Used to build and maintain an organism’s body.
Are made from decomposing plants and animals.
The liquids produced become increasingly lighter and gradually turn into methane gas, the lightest hydrocarbon.
Any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls back to the earth.
Are formed from organic matter from dead plants and animals.
Is considered a hypothetical kind of matter.
Group of Mineral containg Carbonate anion.
Which Subsystem is the thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere.
It is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.
This theory implies that the universe started from a point of singularity.
A combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter.
Group of Mineral containing Oxygen anion.
Heat within the earth.
Is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed.
A hypothesis that is Proposed by Emanual Swedenborg (1734).
Is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H 2O.
A measure of the resistance of a mineral.
Property of a mineral that exhibit broken surfaces that are irregular and non-planar.
Is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation.
The depth interval in which source rock can actively generate mobile oil.
Is the property of some minerals to break along parallel repetitive planes.

50 Clues: Heat within the earth. • It is the leading renewable energy. • A Theory that had no beginning or end. • Group of Mineral containing Oxygen anion. • A measure of the resistance of a mineral. • Group of Mineral containg Carbonate anion. • Is considered a hypothetical kind of matter. • Are made from decomposing plants and animals. • ...

earth science 2023-10-13

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what flammable gas is often found near oil deposits?
What is the term for the depletion of nutrients in soil due to agricultural activities?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone?
What's the primary greenhouse gas from burning fossil fuels?
What do we call the layer responsible for the Earth's magnetic field?
What's the innermost layer of the Earth?
Frozen Earth parts?
What is the top layer of soil called, rich in organic matter and nutrients?
What formed the building blocks of stars and planets?
Molten Rock Below Earth?
Hardest natural mineral?
What is the term for the process of removing impurities from wastewater?
layer of the Earth is composed of solid rock?
Rock alteration through heat?
What's at the center of the Solar System?
solar System's Red Planet?
Which rocks form from the compaction of sediments?
Molten Rock Solidification?
What fossil fuel is often used for electricity generation?
What is the term for the loss of water from a land area through evaporation and transpiration?
What's produced as a byproduct of nuclear fusion?
What is the primary greenhouse gas released from wetlands and rice paddies?
What is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking?

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What is the underground layer of water that saturates the soil and rock?
What is cosmic microwave background?
What refers to the part of Earth where life exists?
What is the name of the theory describing the formation of the solar system?
How did the universe begin?
Which energy source harnesses the movement of air?
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What mineral is the primary component of sand?
What are rocks composed of?
Layer of gases around Earth?
What's the scale used to measure mineral hardness?
What converts sunlight into electricity?
what is the Earth's outermost layer
What part of the Earth's subsystems include all water on the planet?
What is the process of splitting atoms to release energy?
What energy source relies on the gravitational pull of the moon?
What's energy generated from the Earth's internal heat?
what is the layer of rock and minerals located below the Earth's surface?
Limestone Main Component?
What's the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?
What force holds planets in orbit around the Sun?
What is the term for energy derived from organic materials?
What is the term for the contamination of groundwater by harmful substances?
What is the body of water formed by the convergence of a river and the sea?
What term describes the gradual wearing away of soil and rock by natural processes?
Early Universe Matter?
Solar System's Inner Planet?

50 Clues: Frozen Earth parts? • Early Universe Matter? • Molten Rock Below Earth? • Hardest natural mineral? • Limestone Main Component? • solar System's Red Planet? • How did the universe begin? • What are rocks composed of? • Molten Rock Solidification? • Layer of gases around Earth? • Solar System's Inner Planet? • Rock alteration through heat? • what is the Earth's outermost layer • ...

Earth Timeline 2023-10-13

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What was the third and longest Period during the Mesozoic Era?
What replaced amphibians?
What sea mammal was alive during the Miocene Epoch?
What organisms began to evolve and expand?
What animals were still roaming the Earth during the Cretaceous Period?
______ ______ and parts of Europe were the only continents during the Pennsylvanian Period.
What were human-like primates called?
What Epoch was 33.7 to 23.8 (mya)?
The oceans dropped 60m during the Miocene Epoch because of?
The ____ was 11 to 15 percent deeper than right now.
Who had skeletons that resembled modern apes?
What happened to the oceans during the Paleocene Epoch? Hint: They became more _____
What organisms went extinct during the Paleocene Epoch?
What Epoch did the Megladon live during?
How much higher were the oxygen levels during the Mississippian Period compared to today?
During which period were the oldest known fossils of coral reefs found?
Where are Ordovician rocks commonly seen?
What dominated the Triassic Period?
How long were the days in the Devonian Period?
A decline in oxygen and the formation of ___ ____ contained compounds of the Cambrian extinction.
What was the earliest part of Earth's history?
What was the hottest temperature recorded near the equator?
What is the Quaternary Period also known as?
What was the largest predator in the Ice Age?
What did some animals acquire in the Cambrian Period?
Plants began to develop ____ during the Mississippian Period.
What was the largest group during this period?
What epoch contained the last "Ice Age"?
What was the large variety of fish called during the Silurian Period?

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What is the oldest known land plant?
What did a drop in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to the Earth's temperature?
What Epoch name comes from Greek and means old or older?
There were 2-4 ____ dinosaurs during the Jurassic Period.
What formed after the Indian Plate and Asian Plate collided?
The climate during the Holocene was a result of changes in?
The climate was very hot and humid during what period?
What was developed during the "Age of Early Life"?
The Oligocene climate was _____ that the modern climate.
What Period occurred when the first dinosaurs walked the land?
What started the diversity of many of Earth's organisms?
What Period is sometimes called the Fish Age?
What was the largest animal during the Jurassic Period?
What happened to 95% of life on Earth?
What period lasted 541 million to 485.4 years ago?
What was the massive continent created during the Permian Period?
What Era was the "Age of Early Life"?
When did India and Asia collide?
What period ended with a massive meteorite impact?
When did whale ancestors abandon their territory in favor of a sea going existence?
What went extinct during the Great Ice Age?
What kind of flowers appeared by the end of the Oligocene Epoch?
What period did animals start to lay hard-shell eggs?
The Cretaceous Period was the _______ geological Period in the entire Phanerozoic.
What Epoch is known as the "Age of Man"?
What period did modern animals begin to develop?
What was mass extinction driven by?
What was the climate like during the Eocene Epoch?
Who defined the Ordovician Period?
What began in Western North America during the Eocene
The first _____ evolved during the Pennsylvanian Period.

60 Clues: What replaced amphibians? • When did India and Asia collide? • What Epoch was 33.7 to 23.8 (mya)? • Who defined the Ordovician Period? • What dominated the Triassic Period? • What was mass extinction driven by? • What is the oldest known land plant? • What were human-like primates called? • What Era was the "Age of Early Life"? • What happened to 95% of life on Earth? • ...

Earth Science 2023-12-20

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a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure
the remains or physical evidence of an organism preserved by geological processes
the way in which a mineral reflects light
the layer of rock between the Earth's crust and core
a depression caused by a volcano collapsing into its own magma chamber
the study of past life
areas of the Earth's surface through which magma and gasses escape
a horizontal layer of rock
a scale used by scientists to determine a minerals hardness

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the distance north or south of the equator
the point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's starting point
waves of energy that travel through the Earth
surface along which rocks break and slide past each other
the height of an object above sea level
the principle that states that younger rocks lie above older rocks
a process by which sediment in removed from its source
the death of every member of a species
rock formed from magma
stress that occurs when forces act to stretch an object
a representation of the features of the Earth

20 Clues: rock formed from magma • the study of past life • a horizontal layer of rock • the death of every member of a species • the height of an object above sea level • the way in which a mineral reflects light • the distance north or south of the equator • waves of energy that travel through the Earth • a representation of the features of the Earth • ...

Puzzling Earth 2024-01-09

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using elemental decay to date objects
Meteor thats fallen to earth
Crust Destroyed
Layer of the earth shares a name with a atmosphere layer
This subject it's self
Generates Earths Magnetic Field.
Crust Created
Sea
measured with a seismograph
Solid Iron and Nickel
Bellow Lithosphere

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Movement of a median through difference in temperature
Uranium
Lead
has convection currents of magma in it
Crust and Upper Mantle
land
Crust neither made nor destroyed
emitted during radioactive decay
How Uranium turns into lead

20 Clues: Sea • Lead • land • Uranium • Crust Created • Crust Destroyed • Bellow Lithosphere • Solid Iron and Nickel • Crust and Upper Mantle • This subject it's self • How Uranium turns into lead • measured with a seismograph • Meteor thats fallen to earth • Crust neither made nor destroyed • Generates Earths Magnetic Field. • emitted during radioactive decay • using elemental decay to date objects • ...

Earth Science 2018-12-12

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scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them
Oldest mountain range in North America
the border between two tectonic plates
a term derived from a Greek word "tekton".
zone where two lithospheric plates move apart from each other
waves that cause the most damage to buildings and other structures.
mountain that opens downward to a reservoir of molten rock called magma below the surface of the earth.
Fault Boundary is a zone between two plates that slide horizontally past one another.
also called table mountains.
the study of the extended climatic conditions of past geologic ages.
crust the solid ground where you stand.
he proposed the continential drift theory.
any sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through Earth’s rocks.
flat and broad land areas that have no great changes in elevation when measured with reference to the mean sea level.
Longest mountain range in the world.

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a seismic wave that moves through the interior of the earth.
the highest mountain system and also the youngest in the world.
Japanese word for "big wave in the port".
location on Earth's surface that have experienced active volcanic activities for a long period of time.
it occurs where two plates are pushing toward each other
typically a low-lying triangular area located at the mouth of rivers where it meets an ocean, a sea, or an estuary.
who developed and published "Theartrum Orbis Terrarum".
refers to a large wave that moves up and down instead of forward.
Largest mountain system in Europe
defined as the natural physical features on the surface of the Earth.
small earthquakes that commonly precede a major earthquake.
Junction the point at which three plate boundaries meet.
refers to the forces and events that lead to a large structural deformation of Earth's lithosphere.
crack across which the rocks have been offset first.
elevated portions of land that are formed by geologic activities such as faulting.

30 Clues: also called table mountains. • Largest mountain system in Europe • Longest mountain range in the world. • Oldest mountain range in North America • the border between two tectonic plates • crust the solid ground where you stand. • Japanese word for "big wave in the port". • a term derived from a Greek word "tekton". • he proposed the continential drift theory. • ...

Earth Science 2019-07-23

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the oceanic crust consists of volcanic lava rock called _____
theory that says our sun burst one day and all our planets came form it
rocks are classified into ______ categories
study of celestial objects
_____ water cant support life
formed ont he surface of the earth, either on water or land
liquid core
mineral's h__n__ss. some minerals are soft
softest mineral
p__nc_ epoch
part of the mantle that flows
r____ era, in big bang theory
the mantle is 82% by ________
p_____ collision theory
minerals are _______ in origin
outermost layer of the earth
study of the universe as a whole
h_dr__ epoch
crunch theory that says the universe could collapse to the state where it began and then initiate another big bang
s____ collision theory
cloud g__ c____ theory
mineralogists also test a mineral for the color of its powder
thickest layer of the earth
hypothesis that says the sun and its planets supposedly condensed out of swirling eddies of cold, dark, interstellar clouds of gas and dust
minerals are building blocks of _____
the mantle is 68% by _____

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metamorphism where rocks undergo increased temperatures and pressures
the continental crust is composed mostly of _____
sediment is removed from its place of origin by running water or winds
state theory that says the univers is not changing over time
hardest mineral
m____ era, in big bang theory
igneous and sedimentary rocks that undergo intense heat and pressure resulting to complete change
rocks are classified as to how they are ______
many minerals have similar c__or
l_p__n epoch
cool, rigid, brittle
epoch where the sungularity expanded in big bang theory
the earth is i______d 23.5 degrees
disintegration of rocks into smaller pieces
g_l__t_c epoch
the big bang theory is credited to Edwin ____
clastic sediments are deposited
metamorphism where rocks are getting cooked
rocks are made up of ________ elements
minerals are _________ occuring
mineral's amount and quality of the light it reflects from its surface
boundary between solid lithosphere and liquid asthenosphere
second element in the universe
q_a_k epoch
the earths axis is ___ perpendicular to its orbital plane
____ rocks are formed by the solidification of magma
theory that says planets were captured by the gravity of the sun
first element in the universe
solid core

55 Clues: solid core • liquid core • q_a_k epoch • l_p__n epoch • p__nc_ epoch • h_dr__ epoch • g_l__t_c epoch • hardest mineral • softest mineral • cool, rigid, brittle • s____ collision theory • cloud g__ c____ theory • p_____ collision theory • study of celestial objects • the mantle is 68% by _____ • thickest layer of the earth • outermost layer of the earth • m____ era, in big bang theory • ...

Earth Science 2019-07-23

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Leptons and Antileptons were born.
Is the way the mineral's color displays in finely powdered form.
Is a theory described which involves the capture of material from a light diffuse star which passed close to the Sun.
Is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in our Solar
Is the building blocks of rocks
Is an epoch where the stars where formed.
Is the theory where two stars collide.
A criteria that a mineral must have its Specific ________ Composition.
Is the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System.
Unification Is the epoch where the force of gravity separates from the other fundamental forces.
Rocks where formed when magma reaches the Earth's surface a volcano and cools quickly.
The theory where the universe came from a singularity.
In this epoch the atoms were formed.
Is the way of identifying a mineral by being scratched by another mineral.
A criteria that a mineral must be ________ Occurring.
A criteria that a mineral must be in a solid state.
Is an epoch where the galaxies were formed.
A theory of the universe where there is a collision of planets.
Rocks that are formed from the solidification of molten rock material.
Rocks are formed when sediment is deposited out of air, ice, wind, gravity, or water flows carrying the particles in suspension.
In this era there was a dominance of radiation.
A criteria that a mineral is not made by an organism.
Is a type of metamorphism where rock minerals and texture are changed, mainly by heat, due to contact with magma.
Is the most observable way to identify a mineral but not reliable.
A criteria that a mineral's subtance must be arranged in an _______ Structure.

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Creation of protons and neutrons
The temperature of the universe cooled down.
Is the epoch where no matter exist.
Is the second planet from the Sun.
Is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System.
Is the seventh planet from the Sun. It has the third-largest planetary radius and fourth-largest planetary mass in the Solar System.
Is the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System.
Is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System.
Refers to the break along curved surfaces without a definite shape.
Is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life.
Is the theory where the universe were born from clouds of interstellar gas and dust.
Is the theory where gas clouds were captured by our sun, which then mysteriously formed themselves at a distance into planets and moons.
Is an era that has 3 stages.
Epoch where the 1st element was born.
Is a type of metamorphism where rock minerals were formed due to the collision of the tectonic plates.
Is the star at the center of the Solar System.
Is the epoch where the universe undergoes an extremely rapid exponential expansion.
Refers to how some minerals break predictably along flat planes when exposed to stress, such as being hit with a hammer.
Rocks formed when magma cools slowly below the Earth's surface.
The study of the origin and development of the universe.
Is the epoch where the Electromagnetic and Weak nuclear force seperated.
Rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock types, in a process called metamorphism.
A theory that is based in the Bible.
Is the theory for the ultimate fate of the universe.
Is the way light interacts with the surface of a crystal, rock, or mineral.
the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

51 Clues: Is an era that has 3 stages. • Is the building blocks of rocks • Creation of protons and neutrons • Is the second planet from the Sun. • Leptons and Antileptons were born. • Is the epoch where no matter exist. • In this epoch the atoms were formed. • A theory that is based in the Bible. • Epoch where the 1st element was born. • Is the theory where two stars collide. • ...

Earth Systems 2020-10-28

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the formation of new ocean crust as a result of magma pushing upward and outward from earth’s mantle to the surface
the exact point on the surface of Earth directly above the location where rock ruptures during an
precipitation high in sulfuric acid and nitric acid from reactions between water vapor and sulfur and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere; also known as acid rain
the breakdown of rocks and minerals by chemical reactions, the dissolving of chemical elements from rocks, or both
the sudden movement of Earth’s crust caused by a release of potential energy along a geologic fault and usually causing a vibration or trembling at Earth’s surface
the layer of Earth located in the outer part of the mantle, composed of semi-molten rock
abundance the average concentration of an element in Earth’s crust
a soil horizon composed primarily of mineral material with very little organic matter

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the proportion of soil bases to soil acids, expressed as a percentage
an area beneath the ocean where tectonic plates move away from each other
the geologic cycle governing the constant formation, alteration, and destruction of rock material that results from tectonics, weathering, and erosion, among other processes
the rock material from which the inorganic components of a soil are derived
a zone of leaching, or eluviation, found in some acidic soils under the O horizon or, less often, the A
an area where plates move toward one another and collide
the innermost zone of Earth’s interior, composed mostly of iron and nickel; it includes a liquid outer layer and a solid inner layer
the least-weathered soil horizon which always occurs beneath the B horizon and is similar to the parent
an area where tectonic plates move sideways past each other
the sum of the processes that build up and break down the lithosphere
in geology, a place where molten material from Earth’s mantle reaches the lithosphere
frequently the top layer of soil, a zone of organic material and minerals that have been mixed together; also known as topsoil

20 Clues: an area where plates move toward one another and collide • an area where tectonic plates move sideways past each other • abundance the average concentration of an element in Earth’s crust • the proportion of soil bases to soil acids, expressed as a percentage • the sum of the processes that build up and break down the lithosphere • ...

Snowball earth 2020-05-22

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living organisms of the time period
The erosive agent that cut into canyons
the isotope in carbonate rocks. (contains two-digit number at the end)
Iceberg field at the equator (one word)
glaciers will ____ to the land they flow over
Geologic evidence for sea level decrease (two words separated by hyphen)
This is a feature of tillite, random rock bodies.
Geologic feature where "missing time" is an anomaly between to beds of rocks.
What is the name of the supercontinent during the snowball glaciations?
Water plus CO2 (two words separated by hyphen).
from what point does a continental glacier spread from
This happens when a load is relieved from the crust
structure created by the weight of overlying glacier on the crust
Glaciers formed in high altitudes
The layer above glacial tillite. (two words seperated by hyphen)
the Behavior of the crust (rubber band)
This happened to sea level when glaciers formed in the ocean
CO2 is what kind of gass?
silly putty is a proxy for this layer of the earth
The modle of total ice coverage (one word)
How does a boulder make its way into an ocean basin?
A sedimentary rock formed by sediment deposition of glaciers
The sedimentary rock deposit that is thought to be the evidence of sea level rise
What was the time Eon that snowball glaciation happened?

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This is high in tropical regions
Where was the global supercontinent located?
these structures were responsible for warming the earth back up again, ending the glaciations.
Silicate weathering happens more at the poles
mechanism of early life to create energy
A proxy for the movement of continental glaciers.
the driving force that makes glaciers move.
Glaciers started forming at ____ latitudes
what is the elemental isotope used for photosynthesis? (contains a two-digit number at the end)
Glaciers exhibit this flow.
some gasses in the atmosphere help keep in ____ from space.
What is the name of the oldest glaciation?
THis was how greenhouse gasses returned to the atmosphere
What is the name of the youngest snowball earth glaciation?
minerals and free ions end up in the ____ eventually after weathering
This is one of the controlls of silicate weathering
Low viscosity materials flow easier than materials with high viscosity (true/false)
____ weathering breakdown granitic rocks
The water source for glacial ice
What was the time period of the snowball earth? glaciations?
More of this feature of the continent was being exposed as sealevel decreased
glaciers at low elevation
controls the rate of crustal return to normal state
CO2 aids in ther earth keeping in ____.
How many snowball glaciation events occurred?
The first glaciation was 720 ____ years ago
granitic rocks may have a high ____ content.

51 Clues: glaciers at low elevation • CO2 is what kind of gass? • Glaciers exhibit this flow. • This is high in tropical regions • The water source for glacial ice • Glaciers formed in high altitudes • living organisms of the time period • The erosive agent that cut into canyons • Iceberg field at the equator (one word) • the Behavior of the crust (rubber band) • ...

EARTH SCIENCE 2020-11-30

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The central or innermost portion of the Earth
deposits, Evidence that Africa was once cold
Wegener, is the scientist who made the theory on continental drift
current, The cycle of heating, rising, cooling, and sinking is
waves, Move faster through denser or move rigid materials
Reptile fossil found in South America and Africa
Forms from the mantle and its recycled back into the mantle
Center of an earthquake
convection., Possible causes of plate movements are
where one plate moves under another
drift, Slow movement of continents
crust, is the crust that is ender the world
the upper layer of the earth's mantle
is a geological process that takes place at convergent boundaries of tectonic
lithosphere, Divided into several parts
push, Possible causes of plate movements are
Occur at all three types of boundaries
spot, a concentration of heat in the mantle capable of creating magma
are long, narrow depressions on the seafloor
spreading, The process that continually adds new material to the ocean floor

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is a record written by a seismograph
range, Series of mountains
Form mostly at converging and diverging plate boundaries
ridge, is a seafloor mountain system formed by plate tectonics
is a layer inside a planetary body
boundary, type of boundary do plates moves away from each other
is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located under Earth's surface
form the longest mountain ranges on the earth
Andreas Fault, It is one of the most famous transform fault
relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it
Island arc, a chain of volcanoes that develop parallel to a trench
trenches, narrow basins which extend 8-11 km below sea level
is the instrument used to mapped the mid-ocean ridges
boundary, Two plates sliding past each other
wave, is a seismic body wave that shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction
boundary, Mountains are formed at
pull, Possible causes of plate movements are
is the mineral that's a major component or continental crust
a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth
is the outermost layer of a planet
plumes, is an upwelling of abnormally hot rock within the Earth's mantle
Hess, The seafloor spreading theory was proposed by

42 Clues: Center of an earthquake • range, Series of mountains • boundary, Mountains are formed at • is a layer inside a planetary body • drift, Slow movement of continents • is the outermost layer of a planet • where one plate moves under another • is a record written by a seismograph • the upper layer of the earth's mantle • Occur at all three types of boundaries • ...

EARTH SCIENCE 2020-11-30

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where one plate moves under another
is a geological process that takes place at convergent boundaries of tectonic
Occur at all three types of boundaries
Center of an earthquake
is a record written by a seismograph
Reptile fossil found in South America and Africa
crust, is the crust that is ender the world
Island arc, a chain of volcanoes that develop parallel to a trench
boundary, Two plates sliding past each other
Wegener, is the scientist who made the theory on continental drift
The central or innermost portion of the Earth
boundary, Mountains are formed at
spreading, The process that continually adds new material to the ocean floor
range, Series of mountains
drift, Slow movement of continents
Hess, The seafloor spreading theory was proposed by
is the mineral that's a major component or continental crust

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the upper layer of the earth's mantle
deposits, Evidence that Africa was once cold
is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located under Earth's surface
waves, Move faster through denser or move rigid materials
boundary, type of boundary do plates moves away from each other
Form mostly at converging and diverging plate boundaries
Andreas Fault, It is one of the most famous transform fault
plumes, is an upwelling of abnormally hot rock within the Earth's mantle
are long, narrow depressions on the seafloor
spot, a concentration of heat in the mantle capable of creating magma
Forms from the mantle and its recycled back into the mantle
lithosphere, Divided into several parts
is the outermost layer of a planet
is a layer inside a planetary body
a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth

32 Clues: Center of an earthquake • range, Series of mountains • boundary, Mountains are formed at • is the outermost layer of a planet • is a layer inside a planetary body • drift, Slow movement of continents • where one plate moves under another • is a record written by a seismograph • the upper layer of the earth's mantle • Occur at all three types of boundaries • ...

Earth Space 2024-04-26

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Imaginary line splitting the East and West hemispheres.
The imaginary line splitting the North and South hemisphere.
A ball of burning gas floating in space.
Imaginary horizontal lines measuring distance from the equator in degrees.
Half of a spherical body.
The biggest star at the center of our solar system.
Imaginary vertical lines measuring distance from the Prime Meridian.
The time when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator.
The celestial body orbiting the Earth.
Small rocky objects that float in space and orbit planets.

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The time it takes for light to travel in a year.
A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
A grouping of hundreds or thousands of stars.
Layers of gas surrounding the Earth, protecting it.
The force of attraction that pulls objects together.
The direction in which the earth rotates.
A celestial body completing an orbit is one.
The rise and fall of the ocean.
The time when the sun is directly above the equator.
A celestial body's path around a larger one.

20 Clues: Half of a spherical body. • The rise and fall of the ocean. • The celestial body orbiting the Earth. • A ball of burning gas floating in space. • The direction in which the earth rotates. • A celestial body completing an orbit is one. • A celestial body's path around a larger one. • A grouping of hundreds or thousands of stars. • ...

Earth Day 2024-04-23

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the surroundings or conditions in which a person or thing lives in
convert to reuseable material
decay of organic material used as a plant fertilizer
reuse in a way to make it higher quality
able to be maintained
the study of organisms
a colorless gas made up of 3 oxygen molecules
no longer alive
trash on the ground
a resource that is replenished naturally

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things that are natural or related to nature
keep longer
the gases surrounding the Earth
where garbage goes
contaminate
the production and discharge of gas or radiation
a biological community of organisms and environment
protect
sun rays as a source of energy
where animals live

20 Clues: protect • keep longer • contaminate • no longer alive • where garbage goes • where animals live • trash on the ground • able to be maintained • the study of organisms • convert to reuseable material • sun rays as a source of energy • the gases surrounding the Earth • reuse in a way to make it higher quality • a resource that is replenished naturally • ...

Earth Day 2024-04-21

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what we breathe
free from dirt, marks, stains, etc.
our planet
to save or protect something
cylindrical metal containers
to protect
a.k.a. power
a synthetic material that can be molded when soft and formed into a solid shape
to limit something
a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches
a hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or clear

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the color of grass
“colorful plants”
a thin sheet material produced by mechanically or chemically
a very large expanse of sea
to use again
this month
to convert waste materials into new materials and objects
living things that grow in the earth and have a stem, leaves, and roots
to contaminate or harm (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances

20 Clues: our planet • to protect • this month • to use again • a.k.a. power • what we breathe • “colorful plants” • the color of grass • to limit something • a very large expanse of sea • to save or protect something • cylindrical metal containers • free from dirt, marks, stains, etc. • to convert waste materials into new materials and objects • ...

Earth Day 2024-04-22

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A large area of land covered with trees and other plants
Trash on the ground
Flying insects that help pollinate plants
Something in the air that plants produce and people need to breathe
At risk of extinction
Collecting things that would be thrown away and turning them into new products
The air surrounding the Earth
Earth Day is celebrated every year on ______ 22nd.
Use something again instead of throwing it away

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Harmful material that hurts the environment
Sun energy
Man-made material used to make bottles and other item that can be recycled
Protecting our environment and the wildlife that lives in it
The layer of the atmosphere that protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation
Science that studies living things and their surroundings
The color of grass and many other plants
Trash and food waste that is thrown away
Air in motion
Decaying plant and food waste used as fertilizer
the place where a plant or animal lives
A metal often used to make cans and other items

21 Clues: Sun energy • Air in motion • Trash on the ground • At risk of extinction • The air surrounding the Earth • the place where a plant or animal lives • The color of grass and many other plants • Trash and food waste that is thrown away • Flying insects that help pollinate plants • Harmful material that hurts the environment • A metal often used to make cans and other items • ...

Earth Day 2024-04-22

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Recycling something that results in a product of higher value than the original item
To keep safe or protect something
Something that comes from a living organism
Produced by the action of the sun’s light or heat
The natural home of an organism
System of garbage disposal in which the waste is buried
Something that can be replenished
Community or group of living organisms
Mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
Study of organisms

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Mixture of organic residues
Everything that is around us
Being able to maintain or support a process continuously over time
Odorless, colorless gas found in Earth’s atmosphere
Trash or garbage lying scattered around
The action of making something unclean
Save or protect
No longer existing
Something that has been released (ex: gas, heat, sound)
Converting waste into reusable material

20 Clues: Save or protect • No longer existing • Study of organisms • Mixture of organic residues • Everything that is around us • The natural home of an organism • To keep safe or protect something • Something that can be replenished • The action of making something unclean • Community or group of living organisms • Trash or garbage lying scattered around • ...

Mother Earth 2024-03-09

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rain with dangerous chemicals
the increase in the world’s temperature due to pollution
knowing or realizing sth
the action of making the air dirty
to keep safe
a long period without rain
a small amount of liquid
a can containing a spray of liquid and gas
make sth smaller/less
an organisation which helps people in need
to destroy
the large areas of ice at the polar regions
to cover a place with water

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the member of a society or country
a machine used in the house
to die from hunger
common, ordinary
becoming liquid because of heating
people who care about the environment
a source of fuel taken from the ground e.g. coal, gas
to make sth dirty
items of unwanted waste
to use sth again after its original purpose
to no longer exist
to affect or change sth
(of an animal) no longer existing
waste gases that come from cars
the top layer
to use more of sth than you need
hard, thick, brown paper for making boxes

30 Clues: to destroy • to keep safe • the top layer • common, ordinary • to make sth dirty • to die from hunger • to no longer exist • make sth smaller/less • items of unwanted waste • to affect or change sth • knowing or realizing sth • a small amount of liquid • a long period without rain • a machine used in the house • to cover a place with water • rain with dangerous chemicals • ...

Earth History 2024-03-28

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- earth material that are being carried along by wind and water
- scientists who study fossils
record - all the organisms that have existed in Earth’s history that are preserved in rock
- pure substances that ricks are made of
- rock that forms our planet’s crust
- sedimentary rock containing calcite
- scientists who study the Earth
- common mineral composed of calcium, carbon and oxygen. It is what reacted to acid.
- water that carries cement in to the group moving through tiny cracks and spaces between earth materials
- sedimentary rock containing clay and silt
- features of the Earth (ex. Mountain, canyon)
- material that holds particles together to make stone
- means that the way things happen today is the same way things have happened in the past
- vertical distance of the lands surface above sea level
- top layer of Earth’s surface, consisting of rock mineral particles mixed with organic matter

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- rocks that are made out of sediment
- sedimentary rock containing sand
- any evidence of past life
- breaking rocks by rubbing and bumping into each other
- the process of separating earth materials by size
- any low place in nature when sediments accumulate
- removal and transportation of loose earth material
- a relationship or connection between rock layers from 2 or more locations
- happens when pressure is applied to a material
- involves the deposition of cement in the spaces between the particles of sediment
- word to describe the process of breaking rocks down into smaller pieces
- settling out of eroded material, usually in a basin
- animal shells and precipitate sink to the bottom to form this

28 Clues: - any evidence of past life • - scientists who study fossils • - scientists who study the Earth • - sedimentary rock containing sand • - rock that forms our planet’s crust • - rocks that are made out of sediment • - sedimentary rock containing calcite • - pure substances that ricks are made of • - sedimentary rock containing clay and silt • ...

EARTH DAY 2024-04-17

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Harmful or poisonous to living organisms.
A colorless, transparent,liquid that forms the seas, rivers, and rain
type of air we breath out
grew naturally without chemicals
bees help pollinate ......
energy from the sun
clearance or destruction of a forrest
Earth is one of the 8 planets in our our solar system
Unwanted or unusable materials produced by human activity.
use an item agian for the same or diffrent purpose

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the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions
the contamination of harmful materials into the environment.
long-term change in earth's temperature and typical weather patterns
designed to be thrown away after us
A hard, brittle material commonly used for containers and windows.
capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution.
diverse kinds of living things in a given area
Vast body of salt water covering most of earth's surface
An area with a large number of trees and diverse wildlife
The type of air we breath in.

20 Clues: energy from the sun • type of air we breath out • bees help pollinate ...... • The type of air we breath in. • grew naturally without chemicals • designed to be thrown away after us • clearance or destruction of a forrest • Harmful or poisonous to living organisms. • diverse kinds of living things in a given area • use an item agian for the same or diffrent purpose • ...

Restless Earth 2024-04-12

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Where tectonic plates slide past each other. Causes earthquackes
Deep, elongated depression in the ocean, often associated with subduction zones
Name of the ancient supercontinent when all one landmass
an opening in the earth's crust through which molten rock is pushed out and creates new rock
located between the mantle and the outer core
formed at plate boundaries usually when plates collide
New oceanic crust if formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises
Insturments used to measure and record seismic waves
Formed as a result of high temperature and pressure deep within earth changing a rock that already existed
Tectonic plates move away from each other, usually Forms new crust and rift valleys
tectonic plates move toward each other, usually forms mountains and valcanoes

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plates large rigid pieces of the earth lithosphere that move and interact with each other along plate boundaries
hot material rises, cooler meterals sink. It drives plate tectonics
that occur over a longer time period
Includes the crust and upper part of the mantle, and is divided into tectonic
A group of the same species living in the same area
Sudden Events That led to a mass extinction
fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust
Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens
The semi-fluid layer of the mantle where convection currents happen
Forms after weathering and erosion when sediments compact and cement

21 Clues: that occur over a longer time period • Sudden Events That led to a mass extinction • located between the mantle and the outer core • Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens • A group of the same species living in the same area • fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust • Insturments used to measure and record seismic waves • ...

earth vocab 2024-04-12

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located between the mantle and the outer core.
large, rigid pieces if the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other along plate boundaries.
new oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises.
extinction events that occur over a long time period.
tectonic plates move away from each other, usually forms new crust and rift valleys.
deep, elongated depressions in the ocean, often associated with subduction zones.
fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust.

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formed as a result of high temperature and pressure deep within earth changing a rock that already existed.
includes the crust and upper part of the mantle, and it is divided into tectonic plates.
rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens.
where tectonic plates SLIDE past each other. Causes earthquakes
the semi-fluid layer of the mantle where convection currents happen.
sudden events that led to a mass extinction.
an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock is pushed out and creates new rock.
a group of the same species living in the same area.
name of the ancient supercontinent when it was all one landmass.
tectonic plates move toward each other, usually forms mountains and volcanoes.
instruments used to measure and record seismic waves.
hot material rises, cooler material sink. It drives plate tectonics.
forms after weathering and erosion when sediments compact and cement.
formed at plate boundaries usually when plates collide.

21 Clues: sudden events that led to a mass extinction. • located between the mantle and the outer core. • rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens. • a group of the same species living in the same area. • fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust. • instruments used to measure and record seismic waves. • extinction events that occur over a long time period. • ...

Earth vocabulary 2024-04-12

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Extinction events that occur over a longer time period
Tectonic plates move away from each other, usually forms new crust and rift valleys
Forms after weathering and erosion when sediments compact and cement
Name of the ancient supercontinent when it was all oe landmass
Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens
Hot material rises, cooler materials rink. It drives plat textonics
A group of the same species living in the same area
An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock is pushed out and creates a new rock
Deep, elongated depressions in the ocean, often associated with subduction zones
Formed at plate boundaries usually when plates collide

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New oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises
Includes the crust and upper part of the mantle, and is divided into tectonic plates
Where tectonic plates SLIDE past eachother. Causes earthquakes
Formed as result of high temperature and pressure deep within earth changing rock that already existed
Sudden events that led to a mass extintion
Tectonic plate moves toward eachother, usually forms mountains and valcanoes
The semi-fluid layer of the mantle where convection currents happen
Located between the mantle and the outer core
Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust
Large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other along plate bounderies
Instruments used to measure and record seismic waves

21 Clues: Sudden events that led to a mass extintion • Located between the mantle and the outer core • Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens • Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust • A group of the same species living in the same area • Instruments used to measure and record seismic waves • Extinction events that occur over a longer time period • ...

Earth Vocab 2024-04-12

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New oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises.
Name of the ancient supercontinent when it was all one landmass.
Sudden events that led to a mass extinction
Instruments used to measure and record seismic waves
Tectonic plates move away from each other, usually forms new crust and rift valleys
Includes the crust and upper part of the mantle,and is divided into tectonic plates
Hot material rises, cooler materials sink.It drives plate tectonics
An opening in the Earth's crust though which molten rock is pushed out and creates new rock.
Tectonic plates move toward each other, usually forms mountains and volcanoes
where tectonic plates SLIDE past each other. Causes earthquakes

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Formed at plate boundaries usually when plates collide.
Extinction events that occur over a longer time period
Formed as a result of high temperature and pressure deep within earth changing a rock that already existed
Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens
The semi-fluid layer of the mantle where convection currents happen
Deep, elongated depressions in the ocean, often associated with subduction zones.
A group of the same species living in the same area
Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust.
Located between the mantle and the outer core
Large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other along plate bondaries
Forms after weathering and erosion when sediments compact and cement

21 Clues: Sudden events that led to a mass extinction • Located between the mantle and the outer core • Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens • A group of the same species living in the same area • Instruments used to measure and record seismic waves • Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust. • Extinction events that occur over a longer time period • ...

Restless Earth 2024-04-12

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The semi-fluid layer of the mantle where convection currents happen.
Instruments used to measure and record seismic waves
Deep elongated depressions in the ocean, often associated with subduction zones.
Tectonic plates move away from each other, usually forms new crust and rift valleys.
Sudden events that led to a mass extinction
A group of the same species living in the same area

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New oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises.
Tectonic plates move toward each other. usually forms new crust and rift valleys.
Hot material rises, cooler materials sink. Drives plate tectonics.
Extinction events that occur over a longer time period.
Where tectonic plates slide past each other. Causes Earthquakes.
Located between the mantle and the outer core
Forms after weathering and erosion when sediments compact and cement.
Includes the crust and upper part of the mantle, and is divided into tectonic plates.
Large, rigid pieces of the Earths lithosphere that move and interact with each other along plate boundaries.
Formed at the plate boundaries usually when plates collide.
Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust
Formed as a result of high temperature and pressure deep within Earth changing a rock that already existed.
Name of the ancient supercontinent when it was all one landmass.
Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens

20 Clues: Sudden events that led to a mass extinction • Located between the mantle and the outer core • Rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens • Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust • A group of the same species living in the same area • Instruments used to measure and record seismic waves • Extinction events that occur over a longer time period. • ...

earth systems 2024-04-12

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an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock is pushed out and creates a new rock
new oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises
located between the mantle and the outer core
extinction events that occur over a longer period of time
includes the crust and upper part of the mantle, and is divided into tectonic plates
rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens
deep, elongated depressions in the ocean, often associated with subductions
where tectonic plates SLIDE past each other. causes earth quakes
large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other along plate bounderies
the semi-fluid layer of the mantle where convection currents happen
a group of the same species living in the same area

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tectonic plates move towards each other usually forms mountains and volcanoes
hot materials rises, cooler materials sink. it drives plate tectonics
fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust
sudden events that led to a mass extinction
formed at plate boundaries usually when plates collide
instruments used to measure and record seismic waves
name of the ancient supercontinent when it was all one landmass
forms after weathering and erosion when sediments compact and cement
tectonic plates move away from each other, usually forms new crust and rift valleys
formed as a result of high temperature or pressure deep within earth changing a rock that already existed

21 Clues: sudden events that led to a mass extinction • located between the mantle and the outer core • rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens • fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust • a group of the same species living in the same area • instruments used to measure and record seismic waves • formed at plate boundaries usually when plates collide • ...

Earth Day 2024-04-24

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the surroundings or conditions in which a person or thing lives in
convert to reuseable material
decay of organic material used as a plant fertilizer
reuse in a way to make it higher quality
able to be maintained
the study of organisms
a colorless gas made up of 3 oxygen molecules
no longer alive
trash on the ground
a resource that is replenished naturally

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things that are natural or related to nature
keep longer
the gases surrounding the Earth
where garbage goes
contaminate
the production and discharge of gas or radiation
a biological community of organisms and environment
protect
sun rays as a source of energy
where animals live

Earth Subsystem 2024-08-14

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A layer of gases surrounding an astronomical object, secured by the object's gravity.
The study of weather and atmospheric conditions
the region of the Earth where life exists, and its components, functions, and benefits.
The Earth's central part, consisting of a liquid outer core and a solid inner core, mainly made of iron and nickel.
Study of Earth's oceans
The shaking of the ground caused by movement beneath the Earth’s surface.
The process by which plants and certain other organisms convert light energy into oxygen and organic compounds.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather occurs.
The preserved remains or imprint of a prehistoric organism in rock
The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region.

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The Earth's outermost layer.
It encompasses all surface and frozen waters, groundwater in soil and rock, and atmospheric water vapor.
The layer between the crust and core, composed of slowly flowing semi-solid rock.
An opening in the Earth’s surface where lava, ash, and gases can escape.
The force that pulls a body toward the center of the Earth or any other object with mass.
The processes that shape and alter the Earth's crust over time.
Planets made mainly of silicate rocks or metals.
Includes Earth's rocks and minerals, from molten rock and metals deep within to beach sand and mountain peaks.
A group of living organisms engaging with their surroundings
The daily state of the atmosphere, including temperature, rain, and wind.

20 Clues: Study of Earth's oceans • The Earth's outermost layer. • The study of weather and atmospheric conditions • Planets made mainly of silicate rocks or metals. • The lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather occurs. • A group of living organisms engaging with their surroundings • The processes that shape and alter the Earth's crust over time. • ...

Earth Art 2024-10-07

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Earth artist who creates with all nature
famous American realist painter in Yellowstone
in art, things that are moving, curvy, diagonal
when one organism benefits & one is harmed
one inside another like tree rings
a riverlike shape that goes back n forth & changes
across like land and water
artist famous for Spiral Getty in Utah
a 3D circle like the Earth
Avery minimalist landscape artist; arbitrary color
leaning
when both organisms benefit
in art, things that are still, vertical, horizontal

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the feminine personification of planet Earth
up and down like people and trees
a curve continually moving in or out
when an artist strives to make Less say More
any closed regular shape like square or hexagon
the shape of DNA
minimalist landscape painter; concentricity
a close, prolonged association between two or more different biological species
a pattern in nature in trees & plants
a pattern in nature like snowflakes or icicles
when an artist tries to represent things as they are
artist who used her body and the Earth
when an artist changes the appearance artistically
when one organism benefits but doesn't cause harm

27 Clues: leaning • the shape of DNA • across like land and water • a 3D circle like the Earth • when both organisms benefit • up and down like people and trees • one inside another like tree rings • a curve continually moving in or out • a pattern in nature in trees & plants • artist famous for Spiral Getty in Utah • artist who used her body and the Earth • ...

Dynamic Earth 2023-02-08

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Rock formed from loose materials being pressured together
The process of water soaking into the ground
Earth is believed to be 4.6 _________ years old.
Rocks “born of fire” or magma
The continuous movement of the water on Earth
The _______ ____________ is made up of liquid iron and nickel.
This type of boundary occurs where two tectonic plates collide with each other
occurs when two plates collide and one plate moves under the other
The process of changing from water vapor to water droplets
The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core
Places where two plates meet
This type of boundary occurs when two plates divide away from each other
This type of boundary occurs where two plates slide past each other
The outer most layer of the earth
The process of snow and ice changing into water vapor without melting into a liquid
The process by which water vapor is given off through the leaves of plants
The process of water collecting on Earth’s surface

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The Law of _____________ states that older rocks are at the bottom and younger rocks are at the top of rock layers.
The process of water droplets or ice crystals falling from the sky
the hypothesis that states that the continents were joined to make a super continent
The _______ ________ is made up of solid iron and nickel.
Layers of rock
The process of new ocean crust forming as magma rises toward the surface and cools
Earth is broken into pieces called
Rock that forms from heat and pressure to an existing rock
The process of water turning into a vapor
The preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past

27 Clues: Layers of rock • Places where two plates meet • Rocks “born of fire” or magma • The outer most layer of the earth • Earth is broken into pieces called • The process of water turning into a vapor • The process of water soaking into the ground • The continuous movement of the water on Earth • Earth is believed to be 4.6 _________ years old. • ...

Earth systems 2023-04-04

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when a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere creates seismic waves
Water held underground in the soil in deep reservoirs
move througho side trough only solids. travels slower than p waves
spot When magma flows through a crack in the middle of a tectonic plate, and not a plate boundary. Hawaiian islands were formed this way.
A tool that measures/records details of earthquakes
boundary the tectonic plates slide past each other
innermost the intermostthe layer of earth. divided into 2 parts, liquid outer and solid inner. made of iron and nickel.
the supercontexistedhat exsited before continents separated
forms when mcrystallizescrystalizes and solidifies. Appears glassy
is the outer part of the earth. Includes the crust and upper mantle
formpre-existingxsiting rock and fossils.appears layered
A solid inorganic material founfossil fuel uel Petroleum, natural gas, coal. made from remains of plants and animals
the lower part of the earth´s mantle, below the asthenosphere
is the movement caused within a fluid when the hotter,less dense material rises, and colder, denser material sinks

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below the lithosphthe ere, hotter and more fluid part of the mantle
cycle When h eat, pressure,cooling, melting, and weathering cause rocks to change from one type to another over time
boundaryy boundry where the tectonic plates divide
occurs when divergent plseparateerate. convection currents cause less dense material to rise. creates new ocean floor
form at convergent boundaries where one plate subducts under another, and magma underground is pushed upward.
group of animals that occupy a certain area
seafloor spreading dary where the tectonic plates collide
solid is the sthe loid, outermost layer of the earth, lying above the mantle
still in existence, surviving species
forms under extreme heat and pressure. appears twisted
is the the study of earth
the layer thathe t lies between earth´s crust and core. the majority of earth mass is in this layer
the study of earthquakes and related phenomena
compresthroughqueeze trough solids and liquids. travels faster than s waves
plates largof pieces a lithosphere that the ocean and continents rest on

29 Clues: is the the study of earth • still in existence, surviving species • group of animals that occupy a certain area • the study of earthquakes and related phenomena • boundaryy boundry where the tectonic plates divide • boundary the tectonic plates slide past each other • A tool that measures/records details of earthquakes • ...

Earth system 2023-04-05

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the layer between core and crust.
forms from pre-existing rocks
release of energy that creates seismic waves
Petroleum, natural gas, coal. Made from animal and plant remains
the continent we now know as North America was contiguous with Africa, South America, and Europe.
Magma flows from underground.
lower part of earth
When two plates come together
a solid inorganic material found in nature
Plates slides past the other Plate.
When magma flows from a crack.
a tool that measures earthquakes
the innermost layer of earth.
compress or squeeze through solids,liquids faster than s waves
no longer in existence
forms when molten rock crystallizes
occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other

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Larger pieces of lithosphere
outer part of earth
group of animals that occupy a certain area
forms under extreme pressure
the study of earth
the formation of new areas of oceanic crust, which occurs through the upwelling of magma at midocean ridges and its subsequent outward movement on either side.
still in existence
outer most part of earth
when heat pressure cooling melting and weathering cause rocks to change from one type to another over time.
water held under ground in the soil in deep reservoirs
the movement caused within a fluid
the study of earthquakes
Moves side to side only goes through solids.

30 Clues: the study of earth • still in existence • outer part of earth • lower part of earth • no longer in existence • outer most part of earth • the study of earthquakes • Larger pieces of lithosphere • forms under extreme pressure • forms from pre-existing rocks • Magma flows from underground. • When two plates come together • the innermost layer of earth. • When magma flows from a crack. • ...

Earth Day 2023-04-21

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The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Convert (waste) into reusable material.
A mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land.
Reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
An odorless, colorless gas made up of three oxygen molecules (O3) and is a natural part of the environment.
(of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence.
Things that have been thrown away and that are lying on the ground in a public place.
(of a natural resource or source of energy) not depleted when used.

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Relating to or derived from living matter.
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
The disposal of waste material by burying it, especially as a method of filling in and reclaiming excavated pits.
Contaminate (water, the air, etc.) with harmful or poisonous substances.
The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction.
Relating to or determined by the sun.
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

20 Clues: Relating to or determined by the sun. • Convert (waste) into reusable material. • Relating to or derived from living matter. • Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. • Maintain (something) in its original or existing state. • The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. • ...

Extreme Earth 2023-05-04

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Our Earth 2023-05-02

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Constellation also known as “The Cup”
Regarded as one of the founders of american landscape architecture
The largest aquarium in the western hemisphere
___ Beauty by Rihanna
An eight part collection of natural history films called the “ ___ Collection”
The controversial project to increase oil outputs
The United Nations found over two tons of natural uranium missing from this location
The ability to maintain a process continuously over time
Also known as the killer whale
___ Painting: Form of Aboriginal Australian art made up of various individual dots
Toxic mineral found in powder makeup products

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New species of orchid discovered in Japan called the Spiranthes ___
___ rolls served at international night
Images created by pecking the surface of a rock
The study of prehistoric life
Supplement that enhances exercise performance and muscle recovery speed
The reduction of something harmful or its harmful effects
A sport where players compete to run long-distance and short-distance races in the shortest amount of time
Unit for the measure of power
___ Bronzes: Ivory and bronze plaques depicting the court life of what is now Edo State, Nigeria

20 Clues: ___ Beauty by Rihanna • The study of prehistoric life • Unit for the measure of power • Also known as the killer whale • Constellation also known as “The Cup” • ___ rolls served at international night • Toxic mineral found in powder makeup products • The largest aquarium in the western hemisphere • Images created by pecking the surface of a rock • ...

Earth Day 2023-04-24

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Maintain an original state
Energy from the sun
Production of gas or radiation
contaminating water or air with harmful chemicals
the conditions that an animal lives in
A animals or insects or persons natural living place
Dropping trash to the ground
Biology that deals with living organisms
To reuse a used item (like plastic
How the environment and the animals interact with each other

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A species that is no longer living
A reusable material
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
Creating a higher product than its original state
Recycling organic materials for fertilizer
well-engineered and managed facilities for the disposal of solid waste
The gasses surrounding the earth
Colorless unstable toxic gas
protecting an environment from destruction
Made from growing or living materials

20 Clues: Energy from the sun • A reusable material • Maintain an original state • Dropping trash to the ground • Colorless unstable toxic gas • Production of gas or radiation • The gasses surrounding the earth • A species that is no longer living • To reuse a used item (like plastic • Made from growing or living materials • the conditions that an animal lives in • ...

Earth Science 2023-08-01

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All of earth [large original landmass]
Oceanic disturbance caused by tectonic activity
Outer layer of the planet
Seafloor spreading theory
Gas and mud explosion from a volcano
The less dense tectonic plate
Explosive volcano
The hard upper mantle and crust
Contintental drift theory
Molten rock below ground level

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The more dense tectonic plate
Non-explosive volcano
Boundaries coming together
To go under
Boundaries going apart
Molten rock above ground level
The central passage in a volcano
Boundaries slipping past
Caused by magnetic changes
Violent ground shaking
The lower plastic mantle

21 Clues: To go under • Explosive volcano • Non-explosive volcano • Boundaries going apart • Violent ground shaking • Boundaries slipping past • The lower plastic mantle • Outer layer of the planet • Seafloor spreading theory • Contintental drift theory • Boundaries coming together • Caused by magnetic changes • The more dense tectonic plate • The less dense tectonic plate • ...

EARTH DAY 2025-04-14

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They must be washed after collecting waste
You can use it instead of the car
That of the sun is clean and renewable
We breathe it every day
Invisible gas we breathe and plants produce
It's right to turn off when you don't need
A lot of plastic pollutes it
The month in which Earth Day is celebrated
We use it to study and do research
They are collected in colored bins
It is made of plastic and can be recycled

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One of the public transports used to reduce pollution
It must be used but with savings
It is close to the sea and it is right to clean it
They are planted to fight deforestation
It was created in the classroom for the Agenda 2030
Something that is used several times
The place to grow your plants
The color of nature and environmental protection
We use one instead of many plastic ones

20 Clues: We breathe it every day • A lot of plastic pollutes it • The place to grow your plants • It must be used but with savings • You can use it instead of the car • We use it to study and do research • They are collected in colored bins • Something that is used several times • That of the sun is clean and renewable • They are planted to fight deforestation • ...

Earth Week 2025-04-28

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The highest layer of foliage in a forest.
The kind of rock that forms when molten rock cools and solidifies.
Animals that are active during the night.
A period of time in which no rain falls.
Animals that are active during the day.
The layer of water often found covering the ground in the mornings.
A desert plant very good at storing water.
An ecosystem of wide open fields.
A rapid flood of water.
A snow storm.
A kind of mountain that erupts with molten rock.
An ecosystem of treeless permafrost.
Very wet air.
The weather conditions of a certain area.
An ecosystem full of trees.
Animals that are active during dusk and dawn.
Very dry air.
An ecosystem largely composed of sand and small plants.
(Two Words) The official name for the Northern Lights.
Feathered vertebrates that hatch from eggs.
Lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands.

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The kind of rock that forms when layers of sand, silt, and dead plants and animals are compressed.
An animal that eats only other animals.
The process plants use to turn sunlight into food.
The kind of rock that forms when other rocks are changed by heat and pressure.
Warm-blooded vertebrates that produce milk for their young.
Aquatic, scaled animals.
The largest ecosystem on earth.
A kingdom of plant-like organisms that grow without roots, stems, or leaves.
A large amount of falling rock or snow.
An animal that eats both plants and animals.
The process of a seed becoming a plant.
Cold-blooded, smooth-skinned vertebrates.
Cold-blooded, scaly-skinned vertebrates.
An animal that eats only plants.

35 Clues: A snow storm. • Very wet air. • Very dry air. • A rapid flood of water. • Aquatic, scaled animals. • An ecosystem full of trees. • The largest ecosystem on earth. • An animal that eats only plants. • An ecosystem of wide open fields. • An ecosystem of treeless permafrost. • Lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands. • An animal that eats only other animals. • ...

Earth science 2025-06-09

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common naturally occurring mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms
The fifth planet from the sun and the largest in our solar system
the process by which rocks,soils,and minerals break down
Variable a variable whose variation does not depend on that of another
a half of a sphere
vent or fissure in the crust of a planetary mass object
unit if time based on the roughly 351/4 days taken by the earth
process including movement of a liquid that leads to a transfer of heat
represents the independent variable
fusion reaction in which two or move atomic nuclei combine to form a larger nuclei
a system of stars,stellar remnants,interstellar gas,dust, and dark matter
measurement of how tightly a material is packed together
radiation an invisible form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun and artificial sources

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the way a minerals surface reflects light
inhabits all living organisms and the places where they live
a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms
belt a region in our solar system
energy derived from naturally replenishing sources like sunlight
the amount of force exerted per area
plates large sections of the earth's lithosphere
an event in which a planets sub solar point passes through it's equator
rock a rock that has formed from sediment deposited by water or air
a nutrient found throughout the body
tilt an angle between a planets rotational axis and a line across to it's orbital plane

24 Clues: a half of a sphere • belt a region in our solar system • represents the independent variable • the amount of force exerted per area • a nutrient found throughout the body • the way a minerals surface reflects light • a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms • plates large sections of the earth's lithosphere • vent or fissure in the crust of a planetary mass object • ...

earth sceince 2025-06-09

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A half of a sphere is called a ...
Dinosaurs bones are called...
When two light atomic nuclei combine
A type of electromagnetic radiation
Large sections of the lithosphere
The ... is a part of the solar system beyond Neptune
the reason for the seasons is because of the
the transfer of heat through air
When something is shiny it's called...
When the sun fully revolves around the sun
A rock made by the accumulation of sediments
... is the meaning of equal night
The process of breaking down rocks
The fifth farthest planet from the sun is...

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encompasses all living organisms on Earth and the non-living parts of the planet where life exists
Energy you can use more than once
A mountain or hill that contains lava
degree of compactness in an object
The layer of the Earth that protects us from UV rays
The... holds all of the planets
Amount of force in one area
Common crystal made of silica renewable Energy you can use more than once
What is being put into the experiment
The horizontal axis
... supports immune function and wound healing

25 Clues: The horizontal axis • Amount of force in one area • Dinosaurs bones are called... • The... holds all of the planets • the transfer of heat through air • Energy you can use more than once • Large sections of the lithosphere • ... is the meaning of equal night • A half of a sphere is called a ... • degree of compactness in an object • The process of breaking down rocks • ...

earth resources 2025-05-15

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the planting of one species in a feld
substances that can adversely affect the survival, health, or activities of organisms
environmental factors like disease, parasites, and lack of food, that afect population growth
a plant material that is compressed by the weight of water and by other sediments
resources materials or substances that the Earth provides
production of two usable forms of energy at the same time from the same process, which can conserve resources and generate income.
the restoring of land to its original contours and the replanting of vegetation
A gas mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by bacterial degradation of organic matter and used as a fuel.
environmental factors like storms, droughts, foods and pollution, that afect population growth
energy Involves global management of Earth's natural resources to ensure that current and future energy needs will be met without causing environmental damage
pattern of growth in which population grows faster as it increases in size.
A mixture of gravel, sand, and crushed stone that naturally accumulates on or close to Earth's surface.
resources resources that exists in a fxed amount in various places in Earth's crust and can
removal of trees from a forested area without adequate replanting

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resources natural resources that it is possible to use indefnitely without causing reduction in the available supply
Energy produced by naturally occurring steam and hot water
cell Thin, transparent wafers made up of layers of boron- and phosphorus-enriched silicon that when exposed to sunlight produce an electrical current.
the use of organisms to clean up toxic wastes
accumulate above it turning it into a light, spongy material
a gasoline and ethanol mixture used in conventional gasoline engines
energy sources that formed over geologic time as a result of the compression and partial decomposition of plants and other organic matter (two words)
a natural resource that can be mined for a proft
process of removing salt from salt water through distillation
yield replaced through natural processes at the same rate as it's being used
a wide variety of diferent species (plants and/or animals)
the number of organisms that any given environment can support (hint _______ capacity
be replaced by processes that take hundreds of millions of years
occurs when pollutants in air are at quantities that become harmful to the health of humans and the environment.
minerals left after an ore is extracted that may release harmful chemicals into ground water or surface water
efficiency the use of energy resources in the ways that are most productive
the process whereby productive land becomes desert
solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil

32 Clues: the planting of one species in a feld • the use of organisms to clean up toxic wastes • a natural resource that can be mined for a proft • the process whereby productive land becomes desert • resources materials or substances that the Earth provides • Energy produced by naturally occurring steam and hot water • ...

Earth Day 2023-04-13

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The world's tallest tree
These cover 71% of the Earth's surface
The PA agency established in 1995 that oversees PA's state parks and state forests
An ocean mollusk with many chambers.
Agency with resources such as the Safer Choice, to help you choose healthy and environmentally safe products.
The most common species in North America is the Cabbage White
He says, "Only you can prevent forest fires" (3 words).
Only 9% of this is recycled every year
Trail nearly 2,200 miles long that stretches from Maine to Georgia, and passes through Cumberland County, PA
These pollinate over 160 crops in the United States, including vegetables, nuts, and fruits.

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Birds and bees and bats and butterflies.
To convert waste into usable material
He says, "Give a hoot, don't pollute" (3 words).
The only bird that can fly backwards.
Loggerheads and Leatherbacks, to name a few (2 words)
Agency that heads the National Weather Service, and National Ocean Service (for short)
A favorite stop for monarch butterflies
Popular stargazing spot in PA (2 words)
A flower native to the Americas with a sunny disposition.
These canines find "Sanctuary" in Lititz, PA.
State forest located in Fayetteville, PA.
PA invasive species that damages trees and emits a sugary "honeydew" substance that encourages mold growth.

22 Clues: The world's tallest tree • An ocean mollusk with many chambers. • To convert waste into usable material • The only bird that can fly backwards. • These cover 71% of the Earth's surface • Only 9% of this is recycled every year • A favorite stop for monarch butterflies • Popular stargazing spot in PA (2 words) • Birds and bees and bats and butterflies. • ...

Restless Earth 2023-01-23

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the size of an earthquake
zone of fracture between two blocks of rock
device mounted structures to reduce mechanical vibrations
Series of large waves of extremely long periods usually generated by a violent, impulsive under sea disturbance.
measure of an Earthquakes magnitude
a period of time between two related actions
the bowl shaped depression around the orifice of the volcano
the rigid outer part of the earth
a force that squeezes something together

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the point on Earth's surface directly above the starting point of an Earthquake
opening or vents where lava and steam erupt onto the Earth's surface
nonactive
extremely hot liquid located under earths surface
shaking of the surface of the earth
the magnitude of a quantity per unit area
Hot molten rock erupted from a volcano
the point where light rays originating from a point on the object converge
the third layer of the atmosphere
the force transmitted through a rope, string or wire when pulled by forces
the outermost shell of a planet

20 Clues: nonactive • the size of an earthquake • the outermost shell of a planet • the third layer of the atmosphere • the rigid outer part of the earth • shaking of the surface of the earth • measure of an Earthquakes magnitude • Hot molten rock erupted from a volcano • a force that squeezes something together • the magnitude of a quantity per unit area • ...

Planet Earth 2023-05-14

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The thickest layer of the earth-made of Magma
The layer of earth we live on
What the mantle is made of
The inner core is made of iron and ________
The name for when a volcano explodes
an active volcano in Taupo is called _______
Plate boundaries that slide past each other
When every continent was joined this was the name of the one large continent
The tallest mountain in NZ
The plate in which the ring of fire boarders
The fault line that runs through the Southern Alps

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A large amount of displaced water
The trench of the east coast of NZ
Vertical and horizontal waves in an earthquake
The last name of the man who first suggested the theory of tectonic plates
The plates that make up the called are known as _________ plates
Magma on the outside of the earth
The two types of tectonic plates are continental and ________
The origin point of an earthquake
Plate boundaries that push together

20 Clues: What the mantle is made of • The tallest mountain in NZ • The layer of earth we live on • A large amount of displaced water • Magma on the outside of the earth • The origin point of an earthquake • The trench of the east coast of NZ • Plate boundaries that push together • The name for when a volcano explodes • The inner core is made of iron and ________ • ...

Earth Review 2023-05-16

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the inner layers of the Earth and more ---- than the outer layers
where convection that moves the tectonic plates occurs
a type of rock created by intense heat and pressure
form mostly at tectonic boundaries
a type of rock created from magma or lava
waves, helped scientists tell which layers of the earth were solid and which were liquid
two plates moving away from each other
a mass -------- occurs at the end of some eons
break down of sediment
rocks that are on top of other rocks are ----- than those rocks
the second shortest amount of time on the geologic time scale
a famous fault that occurs at a transform boundary
a type of rock created by other pieces of broken up rock
the study of strata (rock layers) and their relationship to the geological time scale
deep part of the ocean formed at oceanic-oceanic and oceanic-continental boundaries
process of depositing rocks and sediment
type of weathering where rocks break down but don't change chemically

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the tendency of hotter and less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink
the weather conditions in an area in general or over a long period.
two plates moving past each other
movement of sediment
the study of Earth processes
core,the most dense layer of the earth
measured by using the Richter scale
the layer of Earth we live on
came up with a set of laws that explain stratigraphy
two plates moving towards each other
a type of dating that uses half lives of elements
when an ocean plate goes underneath either a continental or oceanic plate
the longest period of time on the geologic time scale
type of weathering where rocks break down and change chemically
fossil, a fossil from a specific time period that lived all over the world

32 Clues: movement of sediment • break down of sediment • the study of Earth processes • the layer of Earth we live on • two plates moving past each other • form mostly at tectonic boundaries • measured by using the Richter scale • two plates moving towards each other • core,the most dense layer of the earth • two plates moving away from each other • ...

Changing Earth 2023-03-22

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a crack in rock layers
an opening on Earth's surface that allows molten rock, called magma, to escape from inside the earth.
scientists who study past life on Earth.
form when organisms are preserved in sap, ice, or another material.
molten rock inside the earth.
imprints from when an organism leaves a mark on soft sediment and the sediment hardens.
natural events that can cause great damage.
scientists who study volcanoes.
brings older rock layers closer to the top.

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the Earth's crust is made up of huge plates that move very slowly.
the remains of plants and animals that lived on land.
a law that states that the oldest rocks and fossils are in the bottom layer, while the newest are at the top.
a sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movement of giant plates in the Earth's crust.
are impressions of large organisms.
fossils of plants and animals that lived underwater.
Earth's development is divided into a series of distinct time periods.
an instrument used to record data about earthquakes.
a huge ocean wave caused by a disturbance in the ocean floor. Usually cause by an underwater earthquake.
scientists who study the structure of the Earth.
occurs when the movement of the Earth's plates causes rock layers to tilt.

20 Clues: a crack in rock layers • molten rock inside the earth. • scientists who study volcanoes. • are impressions of large organisms. • scientists who study past life on Earth. • natural events that can cause great damage. • brings older rock layers closer to the top. • scientists who study the structure of the Earth. • fossils of plants and animals that lived underwater. • ...

WORK_POWER_ENERGY_THE EARTH 2025-02-19

WORK_POWER_ENERGY_THE EARTH crossword puzzle

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The breaking down of rocks on Earth's surface.
The new formation of land
The transportation or movement of rocks
The ability to do work.
Energy due to its height
The thickest layer
The thinnest layer
Energy in position
Push or pull
The mixture of organic and inorganic materials
Energy in motion

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Work divided by time
A solid fossil fuel
The element used in nuclear energy
It has inner and outer part
The unit of work and energy
Energy in a stretched bow
Produced by burning biofuel
The heat energy from the Earth
The unit of power
Produced by water in motion
The unit of force
It is known as horizon A
Always available and less pollution
Force times displacement

25 Clues: Push or pull • Energy in motion • The unit of power • The unit of force • The thickest layer • The thinnest layer • Energy in position • A solid fossil fuel • Work divided by time • The ability to do work. • Energy due to its height • It is known as horizon A • Force times displacement • The new formation of land • Energy in a stretched bow • It has inner and outer part • ...

Earth Science 2025-01-14

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study of all materials that make up Earth
study of mapmaking
tectonic plates move away from each other
fossilized seed plant Wegener collected
mineral with hardness level 8
another name for lines of longitude
mineral with hardness level 1
mineral inside common table salt
application of scientific knowledge
largest producer of nickels
mineral with hardness level 3
all the Earth
leading producer of copper, zinc, and silver
mineral used in pencils
hardest mineral in the world
mineral with hardness level 7

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all of Earth's oceans, rivers, and lakes
largest tectonic plate in the world
living organisms on Earth
tectonic plates slide past each other
major producer of coal
the way material reflects light from its surface
naturally occurring, inorganic solid with specific crystal structure
geologic process where the heavier ocean plate goes underneath the lighter one
blanket of gases around the Earth
study of Earth's oceans
non-living substances
study of objects beyond the Earth's atmosphere
mineral with hardness level 5
all organisms on Earth and the environment they live in

30 Clues: all the Earth • study of mapmaking • non-living substances • major producer of coal • study of Earth's oceans • mineral used in pencils • living organisms on Earth • largest producer of nickels • hardest mineral in the world • mineral with hardness level 8 • mineral with hardness level 1 • mineral with hardness level 5 • mineral with hardness level 3 • mineral with hardness level 7 • ...

Earth Spheres 2024-11-05

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wind carry these to new places for planbts to grow
greek word for water
farthest layer of atmosphere from Earth
grrek word for air
air temperature impacts lakes and streams
included with living plants in Biomes on Earth
a way for water to bring nutrients to lakes
added to air when volcano erupts
greek word for ground
5 of these in the atmosphere

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living organisms give moisture through this
closet layer of atmosphere from Earth
greek word for life
makes up hydrosphere along with rivers,lakes,oceans
impacts plant growth,animals depend on plants for food
soil,rocks and minerals that make up the land
surrounds and makes up the atmosphere
made up of nonliving soil,rocks,minerals
formed by dead plants and animals under soil
in the air,impact weathering of rocks

20 Clues: grrek word for air • greek word for life • greek word for water • greek word for ground • 5 of these in the atmosphere • added to air when volcano erupts • closet layer of atmosphere from Earth • surrounds and makes up the atmosphere • in the air,impact weathering of rocks • farthest layer of atmosphere from Earth • made up of nonliving soil,rocks,minerals • ...

earth crossword 2024-12-04

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Dating Radiometric dating calculates an age in years for geologic materials by measuring the presence of a short-life radioactive element, e.g., carbon-14, or a long-life radioactive element plus its decay product
Im the liquidy center
boundary when two plates come together
waves vibrations in the earth that transmit energy and occur during seismic activity such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even man-made explosions
Boundary formed where two tectonic plates pass laterally by one another.
I'm the upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur.
core I'm the solid part in the middle of the earth
I'm the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
read carefully (;In nuclear and particle physics, a geoneutrino is a neutrino or antineutrino emitted during the decay of naturally-occurring radionuclides in the Earth

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Current heat-driven cycles that occur in the air, ocean, and mantle
decay the emission of energy in the form of ionizing radiation
isotope my mom decayed to make me
plates I'm the thing that floats on the mantle and the convection currents make me move
crust the brittle surface of earth
region of the upper atmosphere between about 50 and 80 km (30 and 50 miles) above the surface of the Earth
boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other
isotope I decays to make a daughter
I'm the layer under the crust
any fairly small natural object from interplanetary space
crust brittle crust covered by water

20 Clues: Im the liquidy center • I'm the layer under the crust • isotope my mom decayed to make me • crust the brittle surface of earth • isotope I decays to make a daughter • crust brittle crust covered by water • boundary when two plates come together • core I'm the solid part in the middle of the earth • any fairly small natural object from interplanetary space • ...

Beyond Earth 2025-10-22

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meteor showers coming from the debris of the asteroid 2003EH1
sometimes referred to as “dirty snowballs”
he coined the term asteroid
a large bright cloud of dust and gas that surrounds the nucleus
a bright streak of light in the sky
forms as gases and plasma escape from the nucleus
small chunks of outer space debris
point at which an earthquake originates
asteroids that approach but do not cross earths orbit
also called as "planetoids"
the most popular and short period comet
asteroids that cross but spend most of their time outside earths orbit
measures wind direction
comes from the debris of an asteroid named 3200 Phaeton
sudden shaking or movement of the crust
a part of a comet thats long, visible, and a glowing tail
tsunamis are mistakenly called this
located near jupiters orbits and lie within the asteroid belt
plants far from the sun

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a long period comet
large, still, and warm
a group of stars
lowest layer in the atmosphere
composed of ice, frozen gas, rocks, and dust
the amount of light reflected by a planet or any celestial objects
this is a periodic phenomenon
pertains to the state in which a tropical cyclone begins to develop
part of the lithosphere where earthquakes originate
this meteor shower originates from the constellation Perseus
meteor survives frictional heating and strikes the ground
planets close to the sun
rendered by earths rotation due to its tilted axis
cross and spend most of their time in earths orbit
used to detect, measure, and record seismic waves
a series of huge waves caused by an earthquake

35 Clues: a group of stars • a long period comet • large, still, and warm • measures wind direction • plants far from the sun • planets close to the sun • he coined the term asteroid • also called as "planetoids" • this is a periodic phenomenon • lowest layer in the atmosphere • small chunks of outer space debris • a bright streak of light in the sky • tsunamis are mistakenly called this • ...

Earth Vocabulary 2025-10-14

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line: A break in Earth's crust where slabs of rock slip past each other.
Floor Spreading: Process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges.
dating: Method of measuring the age of an object in years.
Places where tectonic plates are moving apart.
Core: The solid innermost layer of the Earth.
Supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.
Process by which one tectonic plate sinks beneath another.
Places where tectonic plates slide past each other.
Rocks formed by the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles.
Rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure.
Currents: Circular currents in the mantle caused by the magma being heated by the core.
Deep underwater troughs created by one plate subducting under another.
Drift: Theory that continents have moved over geologic time.

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Tectonics: Theory explaining the movement of the Earth's plates.
The soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.
The outermost layer of Earth.
Principle stating that in undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest rocks are on the bottom.
Openings in Earth's crust from which molten rock, ash, and gases erupt.
Large landforms that rise prominently above their surroundings.
dating: Method of determining the age of a fossil by comparing its placement with that of fossils in other layers of rock.
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Core: The liquid layer of the Earth's core that lies beneath the mantle.
Process by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away.
Ridge: Underwater mountain ranges formed by plate tectonics.
Places where tectonic plates are coming together.
The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

27 Clues: The outermost layer of Earth. • Places where tectonic plates are moving apart. • Core: The solid innermost layer of the Earth. • Places where tectonic plates are coming together. • Supercontinent that existed millions of years ago. • Rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure. • Places where tectonic plates slide past each other. • ...

Special Orbit Types 2025-03-19

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altitude of geostationary orbits
what geostationary satellites are mainly used for
projection of a satellite's orbit onto the Earth
why Russian created Molniya orbit
groups of orbits that work together to accomplish a mission
use polar orbits to gather information on most of the Earth
satellites with a 24 hour period and non-zero inclination
inclination of geostationary orbits
largest diameter of an ellipse
satellite remains over one location on Earth in a special orbit where period exactly equals one day
when the inclination of an orbit is 90 degrees
the point in an orbit that is closest to Earth

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the shape of an ellipse in terms of how wide it is
smallest diameter of an ellipse
length of period for geostationary orbits
two-dimensional shape that is produced by a plane intersecting a cone
small geo orbit adjustment burns
type of orbit created by Russia to allow long term communications
closed path around which a satellite travels
degrees equal to the northern and southern limits of a ground trace
low earth orbit
the point in an orbit that is farthest from Earth

22 Clues: low earth orbit • largest diameter of an ellipse • smallest diameter of an ellipse • altitude of geostationary orbits • small geo orbit adjustment burns • why Russian created Molniya orbit • inclination of geostationary orbits • length of period for geostationary orbits • closed path around which a satellite travels • when the inclination of an orbit is 90 degrees • ...

Volcano 2025-12-10

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The point where an earthquake starts
an opening in a planet or moon's crust through which molten rock and gases trapped under the surface erupt, often forming a hill or mountain.
a portion of the Earth's mantle that flows like molten plastic despite being solid.
a hypothetical landmass in the Northern Hemisphere near the end of the Paleozoic Era:
a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth.
an area of the Earth's mantle from which hot plumes rise upward, forming volcanoes on the overlying crust.
a large area of land that is believed to have existed long ago and to have consisted of the lands of the Southern Hemisphere and India.
the mostly solid bulk of Earth's interior.
the location directly above it on the surface of the earth
molten rock ejected by volcanoes in the form of a liquid.

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a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
The innermost part of Earth.
the process of transferring and immediate discharge of electrical energy to the earth directly through a low resistance wire.
the Earth's rigid, rocky outer layer.
a type of earth movement resulting from the horizontal compression of rock layers by internal forces of the earth along plate boundaries.
an explosion of steam and lava from a volcano.
a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other.
a mixture of molten and semi-molten rock found beneath the surface of the Earth.
a large depression formed when a volcano erupts and collapses
the outermost shell of a terrestrial planet.

20 Clues: The innermost part of Earth. • The point where an earthquake starts • the Earth's rigid, rocky outer layer. • the mostly solid bulk of Earth's interior. • the outermost shell of a terrestrial planet. • an explosion of steam and lava from a volcano. • molten rock ejected by volcanoes in the form of a liquid. • the location directly above it on the surface of the earth • ...

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
describes a climate with little rainfall
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air

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a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot

28 Clues: describes a climate with little rainfall • the half of Earth that's south of the equator • the half of Earth that's north of the equator • science dealing with the atmosphere and weather • measure of the amount of water vapor in the air • the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian • the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian • ...

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean

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describes a climate with little rainfall
measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere

28 Clues: describes a climate with little rainfall • the half of Earth that's south of the equator • the half of Earth that's north of the equator • science dealing with the atmosphere and weather • measure of the amount of water vapor in the air • the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian • the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian • ...

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude

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a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere
describes a climate with little rainfall
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold

28 Clues: describes a climate with little rainfall • the half of Earth that's north of the equator • the half of Earth that's south of the equator • science dealing with the atmosphere and weather • measure of the amount of water vapor in the air • the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian • the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian • ...

Honors CFE Review 2021-05-08

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Move air masses around Earth
Any factor in an experiment that can change
Refers to a star's brightness; the lower this number, the brighter the star
Process in which plants convert sunlight energy into chemical energy
All of the living things on Earth
The next stage in the Sun's life cycle
Process that fuels stars
Zone where the denser plate is pulled into the mantle
The lit side of the moon is completely turned away from the Earth
Process in which solid water becomes water vapor without becoming a liquid first
Ocean current that runs along the coast of Florida depositing warm air

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Landform that forms at convergent boundaries between continental plates
Boundary in which new seafloor is created
All of the gases that surround Earth
Distance based on the distance that light travels in a year
Long term weather conditions for a region
Dry air masses that form over land
Shape of the planetary orbits around the Sun
Can be used to determine a star's temperature
Term in lunar phases that refers to the amount of the lit side that is visible to the Earth increasing
Consists of the rocks, minerals and interior of Earth
Daily rise and fall of the sea level due to the moon and Sun's gravity
Weakest fundamental force

23 Clues: Process that fuels stars • Weakest fundamental force • Move air masses around Earth • All of the living things on Earth • Dry air masses that form over land • All of the gases that surround Earth • The next stage in the Sun's life cycle • Boundary in which new seafloor is created • Long term weather conditions for a region • Any factor in an experiment that can change • ...

Space Stuff 2023-03-07

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Reason why its warm in the summer
Abbreviation for lightyear
Only planet that supports life
How far a location on Earth is above sea level
This place causes tides on Earth
Collection of objects that orbit around a star
Gravity is an example of this (push or pull)
Season when there are equal amounts of sunlight in the NH and SH. Between summer and winter.
This moon phase is when 3/4 of the moon is lit up
Type of moon that is only a sliver showing. Also a tasty Pilsbury food.
This moon of Jupiter is an icy world
Gravity + ________ makes us have orbits
An essential liquid for life
__________ + Tilted Axis = seasons
Imaginary lines that run around the globe. Measure N and S
How far something is above Earth's surface
An essential gas that is found on Earth
Causes day and night
Number of moon phases

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This happens when the moon is perfectly lined up between the sun and Earth
Study of space
Similar to Earth but has LOTS of CO2 in the atmosphere
What is happening on the side of Earth NOT facing the sun
Imaginary lines that run from the top to the bottom of the globe. Measure E and W
This happens twice a year and is when the hemispheres get the most or least amount of daylight
Decreasing __________ between objects increases gravitational force
Object in our solar system with the greatest gravitational pull
Number you use to calculate how big an object should be in a model
Happens during the summer and spring
PLANET with the greatest gravitational pull in our solar system
AU
Season when the NH of Earth is tilted away from the sun
Planet closest to the sun
This moon phase is when you can see the whole moon

34 Clues: AU • Study of space • Causes day and night • Number of moon phases • Planet closest to the sun • Abbreviation for lightyear • An essential liquid for life • Only planet that supports life • This place causes tides on Earth • Reason why its warm in the summer • __________ + Tilted Axis = seasons • Happens during the summer and spring • This moon of Jupiter is an icy world • ...

Planets of the solar system 2021-04-23

Planets of the solar system crossword puzzle

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orbits of planets around the Sun
representing the earth as the center(former)
during full or new moon, the Sun, the Moon and Earth are all aligned
body of matter in orbit around the sun or a star and thought to be a planet
fading or becoming less strong or powerful
distance in degrees North and South of the equator.
a small fragment of an orbiting body that has fallen to Earth, generating heat
transfer of thermal energy
imaginary line that lies at 0 degrees latitude
tool that astronomers use to see faraway object
fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
force a force that attracts any two objects with mass.
rising position
the star around which the earth orbits
natural satellite of the earth
a space of partial illumination
the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun
periodic rise and fall of sea level
has not cleared the area of its orbit of smaller debris
attracts a body toward the center of the earth
a kind of radiation including visible light

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time of year during which Earth’s axis is at a 90 degree angle to the Sun
obscuring of the light from one celestial body
distance in degrees East and West of the prime meridian.
point of orbit of a planet closest to the sun
body made of rock and ice
when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and the Moon casts a shadow on Earth, blocking Earth’s view of the Sun
spacecraft that travels through space to collect science
tide that occurs during the first- or third-quarter Moon, when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth form a right angle
celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit
optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
point of orbit is further from the sun
the angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator.
short-term periods with specific weather conditions
representing the sun as the center(current)
metallic object
the dark central part of a sunspot
group of stars that form a pattern
he time taken by a celestial body to make a complete round in its orbit.
piece of interplanetary material that falls toward Earth and enters its
action of rotating

42 Clues: rising position • metallic object • action of rotating • body made of rock and ice • transfer of thermal energy • natural satellite of the earth • a space of partial illumination • orbits of planets around the Sun • the dark central part of a sunspot • group of stars that form a pattern • periodic rise and fall of sea level • point of orbit is further from the sun • ...

EARTH,MOON, AND SUN GLOSSERY 2024-02-05

EARTH,MOON, AND SUN GLOSSERY crossword puzzle

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to shine a light on an object and make it visible
a moon outside our system
the amount of time it takes for a planet to make a full rotation around its star
a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
the circular path of a smaller object like there moon des around earth
a moon phase in which you can't see the moon
an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler
a moon phase that like less than half a circle from earth
the main star in a solar system
when the moon is completely dark
the planets together

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a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from earth
the border between light and dark on the moon
the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
a moon phase that looks like a half circle from earth
something that repeats over and over
a planet outside our solar system
a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
the relative size of things

19 Clues: the planets together • a moon outside our system • the relative size of things • the main star in a solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • something that repeats over and over • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • a moon phase in which you can't see the moon • the border between light and dark on the moon • ...

EARTH,MOON, AND SUN GLOSSERY 2024-02-05

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to shine a light on an object and make it visible
a moon outside our system
the amount of time it takes for a planet to make a full rotation around its star
a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
the circular path of a smaller object like there moon des around earth
a moon phase in which you can't see the moon
an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler
a moon phase that like less than half a circle from earth
the main star in a solar system
when the moon is completely dark
the planets together

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a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from earth
the border between light and dark on the moon
the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
a moon phase that looks like a half circle from earth
something that repeats over and over
a planet outside our solar system
a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
the relative size of things

Unit 1 Crossword 2023-12-03

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dating, tells the absolute age of a rock using radioactive techniques
system of gases surrounding Earth
undersea landform formed by converging tectonic plates
tectonic plates pulling apart
shaking of Earth due to tectonic plate movement
where tectonic plates uplift land to create mountain ranges
rocks formed by compaction of sediments
rocks formed from cooling magma or lava
rock settlement in a new location
where slides tectonic plates create a fault in Earth's surface
is the study of rock layers, fossils, & their ages
energy movement of hot fluids rising & cold fluids falling

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system of water on & Earth
system of interacting life on Earth
part of Earth broken into Tectonic Plates
process of water, wind, or gravity moving rock
chains of undersea mountains & volcanoes where the sea floor is spreading apart
part of Earth humans stand on
where convection of magma occurs
rock, rocks morphed due to heat & pressure
where converging tectonic plate sink back into Earth's mantle
the breakdown of rocks from large to small
system of natural, non-living material on Earth
rock needs to do *this* in order to become magma or lava
tells the relative age of rock by looking at the layers
fossils, rock layers, & shape of continent all provided *this* for the theory of continental drift

26 Clues: system of water on & Earth • part of Earth humans stand on • tectonic plates pulling apart • where convection of magma occurs • system of gases surrounding Earth • rock settlement in a new location • system of interacting life on Earth • rocks formed by compaction of sediments • rocks formed from cooling magma or lava • part of Earth broken into Tectonic Plates • ...

Minerals and Igneous Rocks 2016-10-23

Minerals and Igneous Rocks crossword puzzle

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Molten rock IN the Earth.
When a mineral breaks on a flat plane.
At room temperature, minerals are a ___.
Minerals don't always, but can grow ___.
Rock with large crystals mixed with fine ones.
When a mineral breaks with a bumpy irregular edge.
Rock with air bubbles in it.
Basalt is __ grained.
Extrusive rock made of fine grains found mostly in ocean crust.
Intrusive rock made mostly of quartz with coarse grains.
3.5 is the approximate hardness of a __.
2.5 is the approximate hardness of a __.
Minerals have a chemical __ that tells what they are made of.

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The core of Earth is hot from the initial formation and the presence of __ materials.
Minerals are made from chemicals that are ____.
Granite is __ grained.
Rocks formed from molten magma or lava cooling.
5.5 is the approximate hardness of __.
On Earth, there is a __ __ that recycles the surface.
Molten rock OUT of the Earth.
Rubbing a mineral on ceramic can make a __ to help identify it.
Igneous rocks formed IN the Earth.
Igneous rocks formed OUT of the Earth.
Minerals form __ in other words, not man-made.
6.5 is the approximate hardness of an iron __.

25 Clues: Basalt is __ grained. • Granite is __ grained. • Molten rock IN the Earth. • Rock with air bubbles in it. • Molten rock OUT of the Earth. • Igneous rocks formed IN the Earth. • 5.5 is the approximate hardness of __. • When a mineral breaks on a flat plane. • Igneous rocks formed OUT of the Earth. • At room temperature, minerals are a ___. • ...

unit 1 vocab 2023-01-18

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about a quarter away from the equator south
uses contour lines instead of colors to show changes
the line where the day changes
shows the different climates in an area
the division of time as the earth rotates
directional marker on a map
shows country and continent boundaries
major and minor points of interest in a city or state
a map that has a specific theme
north most point of the earth
halves of the globe
direction marker says north, south, east, west

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line of longtitude measured
south most point of the earth
the related distance to scale of the ground
imaginary lines running east to west to determine how north you are on a map
line through the middle of the earth
used to present information on a map
directions between cardinal directions
about a quarter away from the equator north
shows the physical features of earth
small chart with the explanation of symbols
imaginary lines running north to south to determine how east or west you are on a map

23 Clues: halves of the globe • line of longtitude measured • directional marker on a map • south most point of the earth • north most point of the earth • the line where the day changes • a map that has a specific theme • line through the middle of the earth • used to present information on a map • shows the physical features of earth • directions between cardinal directions • ...

1-1 Vocab "Geographer's Tools" 2022-08-15

1-1 Vocab "Geographer's Tools" crossword puzzle

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the variation in height above sea level
mathematical formula used to project the curved surface onto a flat surface
half the globe
computer programs that process details about places on Earth
mapmaker
meridians
a flat representation of all or part of the planet
a natural or human-made object that orbits a planet
science of obtaining info about an object or area of distance

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imaginary line that follows the Earth's curvature
defines features on a map using colors & symbols
parallels
a scale model of the Earth
exact location on Earth
the height above sea level
location on Earth depending on what is around it
represents the consistent, proportional relationship between measurements shown on a map and measurements of the Earth
navigational system that can determine exact location using satellites

18 Clues: mapmaker • parallels • meridians • half the globe • exact location on Earth • a scale model of the Earth • the height above sea level • the variation in height above sea level • defines features on a map using colors & symbols • location on Earth depending on what is around it • imaginary line that follows the Earth's curvature • a flat representation of all or part of the planet • ...

Seasons & Day/Night Review 2023-10-05

Seasons & Day/Night Review crossword puzzle

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the area of Earth that always receives direct energy
the Earth spins on this
type of the Sun's energy when it hits earth head on
season that occurs when one is tilted away from the Sun
when our side of Earth is facing the Sun
lines that measure how far north or south of the equator
type of the Sun's energy that results in lower temperatures
season between winter and summer

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time of year when you are receiving direct sunlight
the ability to cause change
lines that measure east and west of the Prime Meridian
to make something visible
how long it takes for a planet to go around a star
when our side of Earth is facing away from the Sun
season between summer and winter
what the Earth does around the Sun

16 Clues: the Earth spins on this • to make something visible • the ability to cause change • season between summer and winter • season between winter and summer • what the Earth does around the Sun • when our side of Earth is facing the Sun • how long it takes for a planet to go around a star • when our side of Earth is facing away from the Sun • ...

Geography 2022-09-18

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the innermost layer of the earth
the largest continent
vertical lines on a map
horizontal lines on a map
area where land meets the sea or ocean
coldest continent in the world
round model of the earth

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the line of latitude at 0° degrees
maps most popular map tool
smallest city in the world
the number of oceans in the world
Blue planet
dwarf planet
study of earth is called
largest river
largest desert in the world

16 Clues: Blue planet • dwarf planet • largest river • the largest continent • vertical lines on a map • study of earth is called • round model of the earth • horizontal lines on a map • maps most popular map tool • smallest city in the world • largest desert in the world • coldest continent in the world • the innermost layer of the earth • the number of oceans in the world • ...

7 Science Phases of the moon 2025-04-22

7 Science Phases of the moon crossword puzzle

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phase of the moon that occurs when the moon is waxing and exactly 50% of the moon appears illuminated
in words, number of days it takes for the moon to revolve around the Earth and complete 1 rotation (round down)
when the moon is getting less full
light _____ off the moon
how much of the moon is always illuminated by the sun
phase of the waning moon
shape of the moon and Earth's orbit
name for when more than 50% of the illuminated side of the moon is visible
phase of the moon where all the reflecting light bounces away from Earth

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in words, number of days in a lunar month (round up)
As the moon orbits the Earth it is considered to be a natural ____
source of the moon's light
force that keeps the moon orbiting Earth
The moon has a _____ of 1.5 degrees
when the moon is getting fuller
name for when less than 50% of the illuminated side of the moon is visible
phase of the moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth to the sun
we always see the ___ face of the moon on Earth

18 Clues: light _____ off the moon • phase of the waning moon • source of the moon's light • when the moon is getting fuller • when the moon is getting less full • The moon has a _____ of 1.5 degrees • shape of the moon and Earth's orbit • force that keeps the moon orbiting Earth • we always see the ___ face of the moon on Earth • in words, number of days in a lunar month (round up) • ...

Earth, Sun and Moon System 2020-12-20

Earth, Sun and Moon System crossword puzzle

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The season that comes after Summer.
Seeing an increasing amount of the Moon's sunlit side.
One of the different apparent shapes of the moon as seen from Earth.
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth.
Seeing a decreasing amount of the Moon's sunlit side.
The "north star", which Earth's axis appears to point to.
Where sunlight is partially blocked during an eclipse.
It takes Earth about 365 days to do this motion around the sun.
Longest day of the year.
A _______ eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly between the Sun and Earth.
It takes Earth about 24 hours to do this motion on its axis.
The apparent shape of a moon when less than half is sunlit.

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When one hemisphere is tilted the most towards the sun.
A ________ eclipse occurs when only part of the moon or sun is blocked.
Where sunlight is totally blocked during an eclipse.
The apparent shape of a moon or planet when more than half is sunlit.
A ________ eclipse occurs when all of the moon or sun is blocked.
Shortest day of the year.
When neither hemisphere is tilted towards the sun and day and night are equal amounts of time.
A _______ eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon.

20 Clues: Longest day of the year. • Shortest day of the year. • The season that comes after Summer. • An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. • Where sunlight is totally blocked during an eclipse. • Seeing a decreasing amount of the Moon's sunlit side. • Seeing an increasing amount of the Moon's sunlit side. • Where sunlight is partially blocked during an eclipse. • ...

Lilly's Cross ward Puzzle. 2022-04-29

Lilly's Cross ward Puzzle. crossword puzzle

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A thing to get around in space.
somthing that relats to the moon.
a star pattern in the ski.
Relating to the heavens or skies.
There is a belt of them between mars and Jupiter.
A synonym for movement.
A small bode of mater in space.
a man made object in space.

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How to measure time in space.
Makes it easier to see the stars from earth.
One turn of the earth all the way around the sun.
It has a tail.
helps the earth turn.
The study of space.
The Milky way.
Has all the planets and galaxies in it.
when the day turns to night.
The turning of earth.
The path a planet travels around the sun.
Having to do with the sun.

20 Clues: It has a tail. • The Milky way. • The study of space. • helps the earth turn. • The turning of earth. • A synonym for movement. • a star pattern in the ski. • Having to do with the sun. • a man made object in space. • when the day turns to night. • How to measure time in space. • A small bode of mater in space. • A thing to get around in space. • somthing that relats to the moon. • ...

science 2025-08-19

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– A force that moves something towards you.
– The planet we live on.
– Moving air around us.
– A force that pulls things towards the Earth.
– The time when Earth faces the Sun.
– Holds up the plant and carries water.
– Frozen water that falls from the sky.
– An object that can pull some metals.
– The time when Earth is turned away from the Sun.
– A state of matter that keeps its shape.
– A large object that orbits a star.

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– A force that moves something away from you.
– A state of matter that flows and takes the shape of its container.
– Material that comes from trees.
– Water that falls from the clouds.
– A see-through material often used in windows.
– Orbits the Earth and changes shape in the sky.
– A small animal with six legs and three body parts
– A ball of hot glowing gas seen in the night sky.
– The star at the centre of our Solar System.
– A state of matter that spreads out in all directions.
– Helps us to see things.

22 Clues: – Moving air around us. • – The planet we live on. • – Helps us to see things. • – Material that comes from trees. • – Water that falls from the clouds. • – The time when Earth faces the Sun. • – A large object that orbits a star. • – An object that can pull some metals. • – Holds up the plant and carries water. • – Frozen water that falls from the sky. • ...

LAYERS OF THE EARTH by Iyla Bowman 2023-03-03

LAYERS OF THE EARTH by Iyla Bowman crossword puzzle

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BETWEEN THE CRUST AND UNDERLYING MANTLE
A ZONE BETWEEN TWO BLOCKS OF ROCKS
OUTER MOST LAYER OF THE EARTH
UPPER LAYER OF OCEAN TETONIC PLATES
ROCKY OUTER PART OF THE EARTH
EXTREMELY HOT SEMI-LIQUID ROCK
THIRD LAYER OF THE EARTH
GIGANTIC PIECES OF THE EARTH'S CRUST

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SOLID BULK OF EARTH'S INTERIOR
WEAKER LAYER BENEATH LITHOSPHERE
INNER MOST PART OF EARTH
EARTH IS CONSTRUCTED OF LAYERS
HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT OF CONTINENTS DURING GEOLOGICAL TIMES
PRESERVED ORGANISMS, ANIMALS AND PLANTS
OUTER MOST LAYER OF EARTH THAT MAKES UP CONTINENTS AND CONTINENTAL SHELVES

15 Clues: INNER MOST PART OF EARTH • THIRD LAYER OF THE EARTH • OUTER MOST LAYER OF THE EARTH • ROCKY OUTER PART OF THE EARTH • SOLID BULK OF EARTH'S INTERIOR • EARTH IS CONSTRUCTED OF LAYERS • EXTREMELY HOT SEMI-LIQUID ROCK • WEAKER LAYER BENEATH LITHOSPHERE • A ZONE BETWEEN TWO BLOCKS OF ROCKS • UPPER LAYER OF OCEAN TETONIC PLATES • GIGANTIC PIECES OF THE EARTH'S CRUST • ...

Folds and Faults 2015-03-17

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a wave in an earthquake which causes compression
the center of the earth
2 words measures how big an earthquake is
a thick layer of rock under the crust of the earth
when there is an earthquake under the water
a fold that forms a U-shape fold in a rock
upwards bending folds in a rock
measures the scale of the earthquake
vibration in the earth like a bowl of jelly

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up and down motion wave that occurs in an earthquake
where the most damage is
the plates under the earth
the outside of the earth
made when the rocks are squeezed together and sideways
a crack in the earth were the rocks move

15 Clues: the center of the earth • where the most damage is • the outside of the earth • the plates under the earth • upwards bending folds in a rock • measures the scale of the earthquake • a crack in the earth were the rocks move • 2 words measures how big an earthquake is • a fold that forms a U-shape fold in a rock • when there is an earthquake under the water • ...

Choice Board 2021-11-28

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an imaginary line that the Earth rotates on
hemisphere, half of the earth between the North pole and the equator
sunlight, when majority of the light falls on a specific area
circle, imaginary line of latitude at 66.5 degrees south of the equator
the time between sunrise and sunset
is a geographic coordinates that specifics the east and west position on the earths surface
of capricorn, parallel line of latitude 23.5 degrees in the southern hemisphere
angle, a large angle of elevation
a period of 365 or 366 days divided into 12 months
is a geographic coordinates that specifics the north and south position on the earths surface

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an imaginary line dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres
hemisphere, half of the earth between the South pole and the equator
the time between evening and morning
sunlight, when the light doesn’t directly hit the object in one area
takes 24 hours for the earth to_on its axis once.
takes 365 and 1/4 days for the Earth to_around the sun once
circle, imaginary line of latitude at 66.5 degrees north of the equator
12_ in a year
of cancer, parallel line of latitude 23.5 degrees in the northern hemisphere
when the suns path crosses with the equator and the length of daylight and night time

20 Clues: 12_ in a year • angle, a large angle of elevation • the time between sunrise and sunset • the time between evening and morning • an imaginary line that the Earth rotates on • takes 24 hours for the earth to_on its axis once. • a period of 365 or 366 days divided into 12 months • takes 365 and 1/4 days for the Earth to_around the sun once • ...

6th grade astronomy 2025-02-19

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hottest season on earth
the season before winter
7th planet from the solar system
2nd planet of the solar system
the season before summer
once considered a planet but its no more a planet
when the moon casts a shadow
home to dwarf planets like pluto
4th planet of the solar system
the edge of our solar system
1st jovian planet of the solar system

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a measurement for space
1st planet of the solar system
2nd jovian planet of the solar system
orbits the earth
coldest season on earth
the star of life
we live on this planet
final planet from the solar system
a lot of astroids between Mars and jupiter
when the sun is blocked by the moon
first man on the moon

22 Clues: orbits the earth • the star of life • first man on the moon • we live on this planet • a measurement for space • hottest season on earth • coldest season on earth • the season before winter • the season before summer • when the moon casts a shadow • the edge of our solar system • 1st planet of the solar system • 2nd planet of the solar system • 4th planet of the solar system • ...

Science Crossword 2016-03-14

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a vent that allows molten rock and hot gases to escape from within the earth
the outermost layer of the earth
a weak earthquake
melted rock while it is still underground
scientist who studies the structure of the earth
molten rock after reaching the earth's surface
the study of earthquakes
have not erupted in recorded history or are not likely to erupt again

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has erupted recently or is considered to likely erupt in the near future
any trembling or shaking of the earth's crust
the innermost layer of the earth
scientist who studies earthquakes
the middle layer of the earth
the study of the earth and its structure
a depression at the top of a volcano

15 Clues: a weak earthquake • the study of earthquakes • the middle layer of the earth • the innermost layer of the earth • the outermost layer of the earth • scientist who studies earthquakes • a depression at the top of a volcano • the study of the earth and its structure • melted rock while it is still underground • any trembling or shaking of the earth's crust • ...

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere

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a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
describes a climate with little rainfall
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean

28 Clues: describes a climate with little rainfall • the half of Earth that's south of the equator • the half of Earth that's north of the equator • measure of the amount of water vapor in the air • science dealing with the atmosphere and weather • the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian • the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian • ...

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet

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measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere
describes a climate with little rainfall
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
describes a climate with little rainfall
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude

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describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons

28 Clues: describes a climate with little rainfall • the half of Earth that's south of the equator • the half of Earth that's north of the equator • measure of the amount of water vapor in the air • science dealing with the atmosphere and weather • the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian • the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian • ...

Planets/Animals 2022-12-29

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The blue Whale is __________ than the elephant. It is also the largest animal in the world.
________ is the 2nd closest planet to the sun
The River Nile is the _______ river on Earth.
Mount Everest in the _______ mountain on Earth
Jupiter is the _____ planet in the solar system
______ is bigger than Earth
Pluto is the _____ planet in the solar system.
_______ is the closest planet to the sun
The ________ is the fastest animal in the world.
Mercury is the ______ planet to the sun.

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Saturn is the 2nd largest _____ in the solar system
________ is the biggest country.
The planet we live on is _______-
Saturns has hundreds of ___________ around it.
Mars is the ______ red planet
________ is also called the blue planet.
Venus is the ________ closest planet to the sun
The ______ is the biggest bird in the world
The African Elephant is the _____ land animal
Pluto is the ______ planet from the sun

20 Clues: ______ is bigger than Earth • Mars is the ______ red planet • ________ is the biggest country. • The planet we live on is _______- • Pluto is the ______ planet from the sun • ________ is also called the blue planet. • _______ is the closest planet to the sun • Mercury is the ______ planet to the sun. • The ______ is the biggest bird in the world • ...

Seasons of the Earth 2022-04-06

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Half of a sphere
Slant of the Earth
The hottest season
The movement of an object around another
What the sun gives off to the Earth

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The spinning of the Earth’s axis
Provides light to the Earth
The planet we live on
The coldest season
The weather periods of the Earth
when flowers bloom
When leaves fall off the tree
An imaginary line that goes through the Earth

13 Clues: Half of a sphere • The coldest season • when flowers bloom • Slant of the Earth • The hottest season • The planet we live on • Provides light to the Earth • When leaves fall off the tree • The spinning of the Earth’s axis • The weather periods of the Earth • What the sun gives off to the Earth • The movement of an object around another • An imaginary line that goes through the Earth

Geography Terms (quiz on Friday!) 2023-04-19

Geography Terms (quiz on Friday!) crossword puzzle

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a pattern of lines on a map or globe that determine exact locations on Earth's surface
a consistent, proportional relationship between measurements shown on a map and measurements of the Earth's surface
a symbolic representation of all or part of the planet
a map projection that is most accurate at the center
a map that shows boundaries and locations of political units such as cities, countries, and states
one of the halves that geographers divide the Earth into
a straight line of true direction on a globe
the half of the globe West of the Prime Meridian
maps focuses on a kind of information or single idea
a global address determined by the intersection of longitude and latitude lines
lines that circle the Earth from Pole to Pole
a map projection that is most accurate near the Equator
the half of the Earth that is South of the Equator
a map projection that accurately shows east-west areas near the Equator
a software program used by cartographers

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the half of the Earth that is North of the Equator
the half of the globe East of the Prime Meridian
the image of a round Earth onto a flat surface
mapmakers
the line of longitude set at 0 degrees
a map that shows the location and shape of the Earth's physical features
a scale model of the Earth
a community of plants and animals that depend on one another and their environment for survival
lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator
the location of one place in relation to another
variation of lifeforms within an ecosystem

26 Clues: mapmakers • a scale model of the Earth • the line of longitude set at 0 degrees • a software program used by cartographers • variation of lifeforms within an ecosystem • a straight line of true direction on a globe • lines that circle the Earth from Pole to Pole • the image of a round Earth onto a flat surface • the half of the globe East of the Prime Meridian • ...

The Lunar Cycle 2022-08-11

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The third and seventh phase of the lunar cycle.
A _____ eclipse can only occur during a full moon.
The _____ orbits around the sun.
A _____ eclipse can only occur during the first stage of the lunar cycle.
The fourth and sixth phase of the lunar cycle.
The largest and brightest object in the night sky.
This moon phase occurs when the moon is in between the Earth and the sun.
The moon completes a full orbit after a 29 and a half day _____.
The Earth revolves on its _____ at an angle of 23.4 degrees.
New moon and full moon occur when the earth, moon, and sun are all _____.

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As phases change between the full and new moon, the moon is said to be _____.
The second and eighth phase of the lunar cycle.
Sun ____ produce light.
This object shines light on half of the moon at all times.
The moon _____ around the Earth.
During the period between new moon and the full moon, the moon is said to be _____.
During a lunar cycle, the moon goes through eight _____.
This moon phase occurs when the earth is in between the moon and the sun.

18 Clues: Sun ____ produce light. • The _____ orbits around the sun. • The moon _____ around the Earth. • The fourth and sixth phase of the lunar cycle. • The third and seventh phase of the lunar cycle. • The second and eighth phase of the lunar cycle. • A _____ eclipse can only occur during a full moon. • The largest and brightest object in the night sky. • ...

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
describes a climate with little rainfall
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian

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the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air

Climate Crossword 2019-03-18

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measure of the average energy from particles moving (how hot or cold)
axis tilted 23.5 degrees, the point earth spins on and causes the changes in the seasons
help to distribute the heat of the sun from one part of the world to another through the upward motion of the air
warming leads to the movement of water and air, causes regional climates
regions just north or south of the equator, where weather is usually hot
a current caused by the rising of heated fluids and gases, and the sinking of cooled fluids and gases
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
the half of Earth that's east of the prime meridian
an imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and is 0º longitude
the half of Earth that's north of the equator
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
regions in between the equator and the poles, has changing seasons
winds that blow from east to west from 30 degrees latitude to the equator in both hemispheres

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describes a climate with a lot of moisture in the air and rainfall
a circular pattern of air rising, air sinking, and wind
the half of Earth that's west of the prime meridian
the transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to living organisms, and back to the atmosphere
the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
the half of Earth that's south of the equator
a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
strong, generally westerly winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres and is 0º latitude
regions near the North and South poles, experience extreme cold
a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
describes a climate with little rainfall

My Singing Monsters: Monsters 2023-06-25

My Singing Monsters: Monsters crossword puzzle

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Plant/Air
Water/Seasonal
Earth/Dream
Psychic/Faerie/Bone/Light
Earth/Cold
Faerie/Bone
Cold/Water/Plant/Air/Fire
Earth/Fire/Faerie
Earth/Bone
Haven/Oasis/Seasonal
Water/Plant/Psychic
Cold/Dream
Cold/Air
Dream
Earth/Cold/Plant
Earth/Cold/Air/Fire
Faerie/Light
Legendary
Cold/Light
Light/Seasonal
Cold/Water/Plant
Earth/Cold/Water/Air
Cold/Water/Air
Faerie/Seasonal
Earth/Cold/Fire/Faerie
Earth
Faerie
Cold/Mythical
Water
Earth/Air
Plant/Light
Water/Air
Water/Air/Fire
Air/Mythical
Air/Earth/Seasonal
Plant/Psychic
Earth/Plant/Air
Earth/Plant/Air/Fire
Cold/Plant/Light
Water/Psychic
Oasis/Dream
Earth/Fire/Bone
Ethereal/Wublin/Seasonal
Cold/Water/Plant/Fire
Plant/Seasonal
Cold/Water/Air/Fire
Bone/Light
Bone/Seasonal
Cold/Faerie
Light
Plant/Air/Fire
Psychic/Bone
Water/Mythical
Earth/Water/Fire
Fire/Light
Plant/Dream
Water/Plant/Air
Earth/Water/Plant/Air
Fire/Faerie
Psychic/Faerie/Light
Earth/Water/Plant
Earth/Plant
Fire/Bone
Earth/Plant/Fire
Psychic
Cold/Fire/Faerie
Air/Dream
Water/Dream

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Earth/Water/Plant/Air/Fire
Psychic/Faerie
Cold/Water/Plant/Air
Earth/Mythical
Faerie/Bone/Light
Earth/Water/Bone
Earth/Cold/Water/Air/Fire
Earth/Cold/Water/Plant/Fire
Earth/Cold/Faerie
Earth/Air/Fire
Shugabush/Amber/Seasonal
Cold/Fire/Light
Cold/Plant/Fire
Plant
Fire
Oasis/Mythical
Earth/Water/Plant/Fire
Earth/Water/Air/Fire
Bone
Psychic/Bone/Light
Air/Fire
Water/Plant/Air/Fire
Earth/Water/Air
Earth/Cold/Water/Fire
Plant/Mythical
Fire/Psychic
Cold/Plant/Fire/Light
Earth/Water
Water/Bone
Cold/Seasonal
Earth/Cold/Plant/Air/Fire
Cold/Water
Cold
Earth/Faerie
Psychic/Light
Earth/Fire
Air
Cold/Fire
Earth/Cold/Water
Water/Plant/Fire/Psychic
Earth/Water/Fire/Bone
Water/Plant/Fire
Cold/Water/Fire
Water/Fire/Psychic
Oasis/Seasonal
Earth/Cold/Plant/Air
Water/Fire
Cold/Air/Fire
Cold/Plant
Earth/Cold/Air
Water/Plant
Psychic/Faerie/Bone
Plant/Fire/Psychic
Sanctum/Seasonal
Cold/Plant/Air/Fire
Water/Fire/Bone
Cold/Plant/Air
Psychic/Seasonal
Seasonal
Earth/Cold/Fire
Earth/Cold/Water/Plant
Air/Seasonal
Plant/Fire
Plant/Fire/Light
Earth/Cold/Plant/Fire

133 Clues: Air • Fire • Bone • Cold • Plant • Dream • Earth • Water • Light • Faerie • Psychic • Cold/Air • Air/Fire • Seasonal • Plant/Air • Legendary • Earth/Air • Water/Air • Cold/Fire • Fire/Bone • Air/Dream • Earth/Cold • Earth/Bone • Cold/Dream • Cold/Light • Water/Bone • Cold/Water • Earth/Fire • Water/Fire • Cold/Plant • Bone/Light • Fire/Light • Plant/Fire • Earth/Dream • Faerie/Bone • Earth/Water • Plant/Light • Oasis/Dream • Water/Plant • Cold/Faerie • Plant/Dream • ...

changing faces of the earth 2020-04-12

changing faces of the earth crossword puzzle

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the sold outer crust of rocks forming the earths surface
opening in the crust of the earth
tremors and vibrations in the crust of the earth
uppermost layer of the earth
made up of silicon magnesium
the point in the interior of the earth
intermediate layer
solidified from the molten lava

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the point on the earths surface vertically above the focus
centre of the earth also called centrosphere
made up of silicone and aluminium
an instrument used to measure earthquakes
contain layers and are generally soft
formed through the process of metamorphism
the study of earthquakes

15 Clues: intermediate layer • the study of earthquakes • uppermost layer of the earth • made up of silicon magnesium • solidified from the molten lava • opening in the crust of the earth • made up of silicone and aluminium • contain layers and are generally soft • the point in the interior of the earth • an instrument used to measure earthquakes • ...

Exploring Geography 2013-09-09

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lines of latitude and longitude that cross one another to form a pattern
a particular space with physical and human meaning
the southern hemisphere of the earth
the study of interrelationship between people and their physical environment
a recurring them in geography of people, goods, and ideas
areas united by specific factors
a community of plants and animals that depend upon one another and their surroundings for survival
the line circling the earth at midway

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the exact spot at which the place is found on the globe
defined by a common characteristic such as a product produced there
used by most to locate a place using the relation of another place
specific place on the earth
a central place and the surrounding area linked to it
defined by popular feelings and images rather than by objective data
the two halves of the earth
north-south line that divides earth into two hemispheres
the northern hemisphere of the earth

17 Clues: specific place on the earth • the two halves of the earth • areas united by specific factors • the southern hemisphere of the earth • the northern hemisphere of the earth • the line circling the earth at midway • a particular space with physical and human meaning • a central place and the surrounding area linked to it • ...

Our Restless Earth 2014-04-30

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When you use something over and over again
Found at a divergent boundary
When land breaks apart it __________
When one plate dives under another at a convergent boundary
There is lots of dangerous_________ in a volcano
Destroying the oceanic lithosphere
When the Earth shakes because of plate movement
A large mass of land
A_________ is a large wave caused by tectonic plate movement

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Parallel to the ground
Lots of power and activity
The thinnest layer of the Earth
Don't construct or destruct
The uppermost layer or the outside
The largest tectonic plate
The thickest layer of the Earth
When water breaks down land over a period of time
The largest mountain in the world
The largest continent on Earth
Where the land meets the ocean

20 Clues: A large mass of land • Parallel to the ground • Lots of power and activity • The largest tectonic plate • Don't construct or destruct • Found at a divergent boundary • The largest continent on Earth • Where the land meets the ocean • The thinnest layer of the Earth • The thickest layer of the Earth • The largest mountain in the world • The uppermost layer or the outside • ...

Reasons For The Seasons 2021-11-28

Reasons For The Seasons crossword puzzle

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what hemisphere is above the equator?
what imaginary lines runs east and west?
what hemisphere is below the equator?
_________is the degree of heat intensity
the earth _____ around the sun
what is another name for the north star?
what tropic is above the equator?
the earth rotates ____________
what star sits directly above the north pole?
an incorrect opinion is a _________

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september 22nd and march 20th are _______
what imaginary lines runs south and north?
what is the angle tilt of the earth?
what imaginary horizontal line divides the earth in half?
a year contains ______
what tropic is below the equator?
a _______ is 365 day
when the night time lasts for more than 24 hours, it is a ________
what angle has the most area to cover?
june 21st and december 22nd are _______

20 Clues: a _______ is 365 day • a year contains ______ • the earth _____ around the sun • the earth rotates ____________ • what tropic is below the equator? • what tropic is above the equator? • an incorrect opinion is a _________ • what is the angle tilt of the earth? • what hemisphere is above the equator? • what hemisphere is below the equator? • ...

Space 2025-04-01

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waves that give sunburn and skin cancer
when the moon appears to change shape
giant, eruptions on the surface of the sun
large, loop structures coming out of the sun
the coldest layer of atmosphere
type of magnitude of a star based on its distance from earth
the moving of one object around another
the last official planet of the solar system
the day to day changes in temperature/conditions
earths "natural satellite"
waves that can not pass through bone
darker, cooler areas of the sun
the top half of earth is the Northerthe n ______
the layer of gases that surrounds earth
the yearly average of temperature/conditions
is a property of matter that comes in many forms; sound, light, heat
closest planet to the sun
a "belt" of these are found after mars
the hottest stars are...
second closest planet to the sun
thermal energy that travels through contact
type of magnitude of a star based on its true brightness
millions of stars and planets that are together - ours isatellitelky Way
energy that travels through space
the closest star to us
the layer of atmosphere where life and weather is
the gas-giant planet with rings
two forces pulled toward each other based on mass and distance in between
waves that are visible and invisible - comes from the sun
the next closest star is ____ light years away
how long your part of earth is facing the sun

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the hottest layer of atmosphere
the ice-giant planet with rings
the bottom half of earth is the _____ hemisphere
the changing of weather as Earth orbits the sun
the layer of atmosphere where the ozone is
waves used for communication
is the amount of particles something has
the planet you live on
the traveling of energy from one place to another
when the moon is completely dark
the first gas-giant planet
the middle of earth
describes locations north or south from equator
thermal energy cycles of hot fluids rising & cold fluids sinking
is the amount of space something takes up
waves that come from explosions
the last rocky planet
anything with mass and volume
a large cloud of gas and dust in space
earth is not straight up and down but on a...
describes locations east or west from prime meridian
the part of earth that is facing the sun is experiencing...
waves used for cooking and outer space communication
the outer edge of our solar system
the coolest stars are....
the part of earth that is facing away from the sun is experiencing...
when the moon is completely lit up
waves that carry thermal energy
earth turns onitss own axis
the layer of atmosphere that exits into space

61 Clues: the middle of earth • the last rocky planet • the planet you live on • the closest star to us • the hottest stars are... • closest planet to the sun • the coolest stars are.... • earths "natural satellite" • the first gas-giant planet • earth turns onitss own axis • waves used for communication • anything with mass and volume • the hottest layer of atmosphere • ...

Mapping 2024-03-13

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Rich culture
Halves of earth
North to South angular
Natural Resources
wide open spaces
oldest civilisation
Largest Island
Seaworld
Good barbecues
The free states that ovoid slavery
east to west angular
Major Cities

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Pole Northern most point on earth
Distinctive Culture
City Oldest continuously
National Parks
Divides the earth
Disney world
Point on the compass
Hot weather

20 Clues: Seaworld • Hot weather • Rich culture • Disney world • Major Cities • National Parks • Largest Island • Good barbecues • Halves of earth • wide open spaces • Natural Resources • Divides the earth • Distinctive Culture • oldest civilisation • Point on the compass • east to west angular • North to South angular • City Oldest continuously • Pole Northern most point on earth • ...

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