the earth Crossword Puzzles

Antonino Sanchez-Perez 2025-04-11

Antonino Sanchez-Perez crossword puzzle
Across
  1. group of stars
  2. sphere gases
  3. Galaxy shaped the central portion of a spiral galaxy
  4. earth being the center of the universe
  5. sphere of water
  6. spinning motion
  7. combines atoms
  8. super continent
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  1. galaxy shaped as pin wheel
  2. hot magma in the middle of moves crust
  3. outer most layer of earth
  4. sphere of stone
  5. hottest layer of earth
  6. planets orbit around the sun
  7. splits atoms
  8. used for imaging bones
  9. the sphere of life
  10. west to east, side to side
  11. sun's outer atmosphere
  12. smallest particle in the universe

20 Clues: splits atoms • sphere gases • group of stars • combines atoms • sphere of stone • sphere of water • spinning motion • super continent • the sphere of life • hottest layer of earth • used for imaging bones • sun's outer atmosphere • outer most layer of earth • galaxy shaped as pin wheel • west to east, side to side • planets orbit around the sun • smallest particle in the universe • ...

Plate Tectonics By: Mathew Rodriguez 2013-02-21

Plate Tectonics By: Mathew Rodriguez crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rock layers bend under stress
  2. when 2 plates collide
  3. the lithosphere divided into different parts
  4. Stress that pushes rock in a parallel position
  5. located between the core and the crust
  6. extends below the mantle to the center of the earth
  7. plates that move away from each other
  8. lower part of the mantle
  9. All the continents put together
  10. place within earth
  11. pulls rock apart
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  1. magnetic patterns of sea floor rock
  2. Liquid layer of earths crust
  3. Where 2 or more tectonic plates meet
  4. Any place where gas, ash, or melted rock come out of the ground.
  5. the outer most layer of earth
  6. a layer of weak or soft mantle
  7. describes large scale movements of earths lithosphere
  8. stress that squeezes or pushes rock together
  9. center of our planet
  10. 2 plates move suddenly releasing energy

21 Clues: pulls rock apart • place within earth • center of our planet • when 2 plates collide • lower part of the mantle • Liquid layer of earths crust • rock layers bend under stress • the outer most layer of earth • a layer of weak or soft mantle • All the continents put together • magnetic patterns of sea floor rock • Where 2 or more tectonic plates meet • ...

Geography- Plate Tectonics 2015-09-16

Geography- Plate Tectonics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rock type associated with terrestrial crust
  2. Separate sections of Earth which can move
  3. The force of pulling material apart
  4. The centre part of Earth
  5. Rocks do this when there is an earthquake
  6. Process where rocks are being squeezed
  7. Currents which move plates
  8. Top part of the mantle
  9. This is caused by plate movement
  10. Plates moving towards each other
  11. Point within the Earth where energy is released
  12. Plate on which the UK is located
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  1. Movement of rocks past each other
  2. Section of the Earth located below the crust
  3. Plates moving apart
  4. Used to describe consistency of the mantle
  5. Name given to land based crust
  6. Point at which plates meet
  7. Crust+top part of the mantle
  8. Type of rock associated with oceanic crust
  9. 10% flexible part of mantle
  10. Process of one plate moving beneath another
  11. Sudden release of energy
  12. The thinnest crust

24 Clues: The thinnest crust • Plates moving apart • Top part of the mantle • The centre part of Earth • Sudden release of energy • Point at which plates meet • Currents which move plates • 10% flexible part of mantle • Crust+top part of the mantle • Name given to land based crust • This is caused by plate movement • Plates moving towards each other • Plate on which the UK is located • ...

The Geosphere, and Igneous Rocks 2017-10-22

The Geosphere, and Igneous Rocks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. innermost layer of the geosphere
  2. study of the geosphere
  3. igneous rocks are composed of these chemical compounds
  4. dark coloured coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock
  5. middle layer of the geosphere
  6. rocktype formed when magma cools and solidifies
  7. dark coloured fine-grained igneous rock, formed when lava cools
  8. class of igneous rocks, that form deep below the Earth's surface
  9. igneous rock that floats in water
  10. outermost layer of the geosphere
  11. name for magma at the Earth's surface
  12. rock layer of the Earth
  13. liquid layer of the Earth
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  1. regular 3D lattice of atoms, found in igneous rocks
  2. mountain formed when magma reaches Earth's surface
  3. light coloured coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock
  4. class of igneous rocks, that form at Earth's surface
  5. molten rock
  6. gas layer of the Earth
  7. glassy igneous rock
  8. living layer of the Earth
  9. dark igneous rock, full of bubbles

22 Clues: molten rock • glassy igneous rock • study of the geosphere • gas layer of the Earth • rock layer of the Earth • living layer of the Earth • liquid layer of the Earth • middle layer of the geosphere • innermost layer of the geosphere • outermost layer of the geosphere • igneous rock that floats in water • dark igneous rock, full of bubbles • name for magma at the Earth's surface • ...

Earth's Rotation and Revolution 2025-09-17

Earth's Rotation and Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. The path Earth takes as it goes all the way around the Sun, which takes about one year.
  2. The time it takes Earth to go around the Sun once, which is about 365 days.
  3. An imaginary line that goes through the middle of Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole. Earth spins around this line.
  4. when part of the Earth is tilted away from the Sun, it receives slanted sunlight. This results in lower temperatures and shorter days.
  5. when part of the Earth is tilted towards the sun, it receives more sunlight. This results in more daylight and higher temperatures.
  6. The time when the side of Earth facing away from the Sun is dark.
  7. The season where the sun is highest in the sky and the shadows are shortest.
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  1. The spinning of Earth on its axis, which causes day and night.
  2. The season where the sun is lowest in the sky and shadows are longest.
  3. The planet we live on, the third planet from the Sun.
  4. The changes in weather throughout the year, caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.
  5. The time when the side of Earth facing the Sun has light.
  6. The star at the center of our solar system that gives Earth light and heat.

13 Clues: The planet we live on, the third planet from the Sun. • The time when the side of Earth facing the Sun has light. • The spinning of Earth on its axis, which causes day and night. • The time when the side of Earth facing away from the Sun is dark. • The season where the sun is lowest in the sky and shadows are longest. • ...

Energy Transformations and Cycles 2022-09-29

Energy Transformations and Cycles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Reactions that need oxygen to function
  2. Sphere of Earth, all the soil and rocks on Earth
  3. Pigment in chloroplasts, used to trap light energy during photosynthesis
  4. Organelle:Site of steps 2 and 3 of aerobic respiration
  5. Nutrient, used in the phosphates of nucleic acids and phospholipids of membranes, often limited
  6. Substances created during a chemical reaction, made from reactants
  7. Organisms that make their own food
  8. Nutrient, used in proteins and nucleic acids,must be 'fixed' for living things to use, often limited
  9. Second step of anaerobic respiration, 2 types include alcoholic and lactic acid
  10. Nutrient, forms the backbone for all macromolecules in living things
  11. Anything that has mass and takes up space, makes up everything
  12. First step of photosynthesis, uses sunlight to split H2O and make ATP and NADPH
  13. Type of organism that must eat other organisms to obtain energy
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  1. Type of organism that breaks down biotic compounds into abiotic compounds
  2. Second step of aerobic respiration, pyruvate is broken down while NADH and FADH2 are made
  3. Second step of photosynthesis, uses energy in ATP and NADPH to make glucose
  4. Sphere of Earth, all the water on Earth
  5. Reactions that don't need oxygen to function
  6. Adenosine Diphosphate
  7. Sphere of Earth, all of life on Earth
  8. Organelle: Site of photosynthesis
  9. Adenosine Triphosphate
  10. Process of breaking down glucose to make ATP
  11. Process of using light energy to make glucose
  12. Sphere of Earth, all the gases on Earth
  13. Substances at the beginning of a chemical reaction, changed into products
  14. Third step of aerobic respiration , NADH and FADH2 are used to make 32 units of ATP
  15. First step of aerobic respiration, breaks down glucose into pyruvate, makes some NADH

28 Clues: Adenosine Diphosphate • Adenosine Triphosphate • Organelle: Site of photosynthesis • Organisms that make their own food • Sphere of Earth, all of life on Earth • Reactions that need oxygen to function • Sphere of Earth, all the water on Earth • Sphere of Earth, all the gases on Earth • Reactions that don't need oxygen to function • ...

Gil's amazeballs planet crossword 2020-08-29

Gil's amazeballs planet crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What spews out of a volcano?
  2. What covers 70% of earth
  3. The XXX is very hot
  4. Loose wet that sucks you in is called?
  5. what percentage of earth is land?
  6. the smallest planet?
  7. What is the planet most similar to Earth?
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  1. a frozen desert
  2. starting with S this planet has rings?
  3. what keeps us on earth?
  4. what is the largest planet other than the sun?
  5. Spring begins in...
  6. How many moons does Venus have?
  7. The third planet from the sun

14 Clues: a frozen desert • The XXX is very hot • Spring begins in... • the smallest planet? • what keeps us on earth? • What covers 70% of earth • What spews out of a volcano? • The third planet from the sun • How many moons does Venus have? • what percentage of earth is land? • starting with S this planet has rings? • Loose wet that sucks you in is called? • ...

Test 2020-10-28

Test crossword puzzle
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  1. very big
  2. continuing for a long period of time
  3. beautiful, impressive
  4. the material on the ground in which plants grow; earth
  5. something that covers a surface or area
  6. the force or weight of one thing on another thing
  7. Pole the center point at the top of Earth
  8. the upper layer of an area of land
  9. change from a solid to a liquid
  10. an educational speech to an audience
  11. a place where something is
  12. liked by a lot of people
  13. tall rocks with steep sides
  14. the top layer
  15. relating to energy that moves through Earth like water moves in the ocean
  16. natural substances that are commonly found in the earth
  17. to find the size, length, or amount
  18. on the outside of something
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  1. Pole the center point at the bottom of Earth
  2. difficult to believe
  3. movement; change
  4. a distinctive part or aspect of something
  5. a substance that flows freely but has constant volume
  6. the central part of something
  7. on the inside of something
  8. the different parts that together make up one thing
  9. disappear or wear away because of wind or water
  10. and nickel hard, heavy metals that are common on Earth
  11. the way something is made and the way its parts fit together
  12. separated into two or more parts
  13. firm and stable in shape, hard; a substance with these properties
  14. made
  15. flat, with no bumps or rough parts
  16. away from something

34 Clues: made • very big • the top layer • movement; change • away from something • difficult to believe • beautiful, impressive • liked by a lot of people • on the inside of something • a place where something is • tall rocks with steep sides • on the outside of something • the central part of something • change from a solid to a liquid • separated into two or more parts • ...

Forces and Space 2015-01-06

Forces and Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An object which orbits a star
  2. An imaginary line which divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
  3. The law that says the extension of a spring is proportional the force applied to it
  4. The time taken for the Earth to rotate once on its axis
  5. The top or bottom half of the Earth
  6. A non-contact force which is always attractive
  7. The upward force in floating and submerged objects
  8. When the speed of an object increases
  9. The planet furthest from the Sun
  10. An object which orbits a planet
  11. Another thing which changes when a force acts on an object
  12. The planet with many rings
  13. The season in Sydney when the South Pole is tilted toward the Sun
  14. The closest planet to the Sun
  15. A minor planet
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  1. The season in London when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun
  2. The time taken for the Moon to orbit once around the Earth
  3. Our home planet
  4. When forces in opposite directions are equal
  5. Equal to the mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (N/m) on Earth
  6. The opposite of negative
  7. A force between opposite charges
  8. The planet with an atmosphere of sulphuric acid
  9. A contact force when two surfaces rub against each other
  10. The Earth’s satellite
  11. A force between opposite poles
  12. The largest planet in the solar system
  13. Equal to mass (g) divided by volume (cm3)
  14. The opposite of South
  15. The fourth planet from the Sun
  16. The time taken for the Earth to orbit once around the Sun

31 Clues: A minor planet • Our home planet • The Earth’s satellite • The opposite of South • The opposite of negative • The planet with many rings • An object which orbits a star • The closest planet to the Sun • A force between opposite poles • The fourth planet from the Sun • An object which orbits a planet • A force between opposite charges • The planet furthest from the Sun • ...

Earthquake Crossword 2021-12-10

Earthquake Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The second earthquake wave, causes significant damage.
  2. The first earthquake wave to come through, causes barely any damage.
  3. A fault when the plates only move horizontally and rub against each other.
  4. A type of fault that is the most common, when one plate moves under another plate.
  5. a type of earthquake activity when the plates fold pointing downward.
  6. Core The inner most layer of the earth
  7. A type of fault when two plates compress against each other and create a trench.
  8. The layer under the crust of the earth.
  9. a type of earthquake stress when the ground moves in two opposite directions and rubs against eachother.
  10. the outer rigid layer of the earth.
  11. the upper layer of the mantle, highly viscous, and mechanically weak.
  12. The third layer of the atmosphere.
  13. the stress of something being pulled apart, also takes place in earthquakes.
  14. a cause for internal heat inside of the earth by breaking down of particles.
Down
  1. Core The layer that comes after the inner layer of the earth.
  2. the name of earthquake waves that we can measure with different type of scales.
  3. The area right above the focus of the earthquake.
  4. Where the earthquake starts under the surface.
  5. The shaking of the ground causing damage to the crust.
  6. a type of earthquake activity when the plates fold pointing upwards.
  7. a type of earthquake stress that acts like an accordion.
  8. The outer most layer of the earth.
  9. The last wave to come through, it is slow and causes the most damage.

23 Clues: The outer most layer of the earth. • The third layer of the atmosphere. • the outer rigid layer of the earth. • Core The inner most layer of the earth • The layer under the crust of the earth. • Where the earthquake starts under the surface. • The area right above the focus of the earthquake. • The second earthquake wave, causes significant damage. • ...

Weather and climate 2023-12-20

Weather and climate crossword puzzle
Across
  1. between the thermosphere and the stratosphere.
  2. Pole:the southernmost point on Earth
  3. Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is north of the Equator.
  4. : model of the mid-latitude segment of Earth's wind circulation
  5. Polethe northernmost point on the earth's axis, at a latitude of 90°N
  6. Contract : the purchase of Goods or Services that are an addition to an existing Contract with the same Supplier
  7. Cells: extend from between 60 and 70 degrees north and south, to the poles.
  8. Effect:the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere
  9. : a physical quantity that quantitatively expresses the attribute of hotness or coldness
  10. the lowest layer of the atmosphere of Earth. It contains 75% of the total mass of the planetary atmosphere and 99% of the total mass of water vapor and aerosols, and is where most weather phenomena occur.
  11. envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet.
  12. Current :a current in a fluid that results from convection.
  13. the first layer to shield the Earth from meteors, asteroids, and cosmic rays.
  14. Tilt:The earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane.
  15. WesterliesThe westerlies, anti-trades, or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.
  16. Latitudessubtropical regions known for calm winds and little precipitation
  17. : the degree of compactness of a substance.
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  1. the layer of Earth's atmosphere immediately above the troposphere
  2. Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is south of the Equator.
  3. Jetstreams:belt of strong upper-level winds lying above regions of subtropical high pressure.
  4. : in the same direction as the way in which the hands of a clock move around.
  5. Winds:winds that reliably blow east to west just north and south of the equato
  6. : an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles
  7. Jetstreams:between the 50°-60° latitude lines in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
  8. Pressure: the force exerted on a surface by the air above it as gravity pulls it to Earth
  9. :in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front.
  10. the atmospheric region from ∼85 to ∼500 km altitude, containing the ionosphere
  11. Easterlies:dry, cold prevailing winds that blow around the high-pressure areas of the polar highs at the North and South Poles.
  12. Cells :low-latitude overturning circulations that have air rising at the equator and air sinking at roughly 30° latitude
  13. Easterlies:dry, cold prevailing winds that blow around the high-pressure areas of the polar highs at the North and South Poles
  14. : a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression.

31 Clues: Pole:the southernmost point on Earth • between the thermosphere and the stratosphere. • : the degree of compactness of a substance. • Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is south of the Equator. • Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is north of the Equator. • envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet. • ...

Weather and climate 2023-12-20

Weather and climate crossword puzzle
Across
  1. between the thermosphere and the stratosphere.
  2. Pole:the southernmost point on Earth
  3. Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is north of the Equator.
  4. : model of the mid-latitude segment of Earth's wind circulation
  5. Polethe northernmost point on the earth's axis, at a latitude of 90°N
  6. Contract : the purchase of Goods or Services that are an addition to an existing Contract with the same Supplier
  7. Cells: extend from between 60 and 70 degrees north and south, to the poles.
  8. Effect:the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere
  9. : a physical quantity that quantitatively expresses the attribute of hotness or coldness
  10. the lowest layer of the atmosphere of Earth. It contains 75% of the total mass of the planetary atmosphere and 99% of the total mass of water vapor and aerosols, and is where most weather phenomena occur.
  11. envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet.
  12. Current :a current in a fluid that results from convection.
  13. the first layer to shield the Earth from meteors, asteroids, and cosmic rays.
  14. Tilt:The earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane.
  15. WesterliesThe westerlies, anti-trades, or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.
  16. Latitudessubtropical regions known for calm winds and little precipitation
  17. : the degree of compactness of a substance.
Down
  1. the layer of Earth's atmosphere immediately above the troposphere
  2. Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is south of the Equator.
  3. Jetstreams:belt of strong upper-level winds lying above regions of subtropical high pressure.
  4. : in the same direction as the way in which the hands of a clock move around.
  5. Winds:winds that reliably blow east to west just north and south of the equato
  6. : an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles
  7. Jetstreams:between the 50°-60° latitude lines in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
  8. Pressure: the force exerted on a surface by the air above it as gravity pulls it to Earth
  9. :in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front.
  10. the atmospheric region from ∼85 to ∼500 km altitude, containing the ionosphere
  11. Easterlies:dry, cold prevailing winds that blow around the high-pressure areas of the polar highs at the North and South Poles.
  12. Cells :low-latitude overturning circulations that have air rising at the equator and air sinking at roughly 30° latitude
  13. Easterlies:dry, cold prevailing winds that blow around the high-pressure areas of the polar highs at the North and South Poles
  14. : a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression.

31 Clues: Pole:the southernmost point on Earth • between the thermosphere and the stratosphere. • : the degree of compactness of a substance. • Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is south of the Equator. • Hemisphere: the half of Earth that is north of the Equator. • envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet. • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2013-02-22

Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A scale that measures how much energy earthquakes release
  2. Things that compress/expand the ground, seismic waves
  3. A record of earth's seismic activity recorded by a seismograph
  4. When a rock is pulled apart by tension
  5. Two tectonic plates smush against each other
  6. A device that measures seismic waves
  7. Seismic waves that vibrate from side to side, come after p-waves
  8. When shearing occurs and breaks the earth, this fault is formed
  9. Seismic waves that make the earth roll like ocean waves, can cause severe ground damage
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  1. The earliest magnitude scale
  2. Something that measures the shaking of the earth
  3. The surface place directly above the focus
  4. A number that geologists give to an earthquake,measuring its size
  5. Where two plates move/pull apart
  6. When a rock breaks from plate compression
  7. The place under the earth where rocks under stress start to break/move
  8. When the tectonic plates rub up against each other and make the earth shake
  9. A large area of flat land elevated above sea level
  10. When the plates shift past each other in opposite directions

19 Clues: The earliest magnitude scale • Where two plates move/pull apart • A device that measures seismic waves • When a rock is pulled apart by tension • When a rock breaks from plate compression • The surface place directly above the focus • Two tectonic plates smush against each other • Something that measures the shaking of the earth • ...

earth and space science 2021-06-02

earth and space science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Any size group of interacting parts that form a complex whole.
  2. The 4th step of the Nebular Theory.
  3. Everything that surrounds and influences an organism.
  4. The thin, rocky outer layer of Earth.
  5. The study of the earth
  6. they study of the oceans
  7. The innermost layer of Earth, located beneath the mantle.
  8. The water portion of Earth.
  9. The 2nd step of the Nebular Theory.Closed closed System Matter does not leave or enter the system, but energy does.
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  1. A well-established, reliable explanation of a natural or physical phenomenon.
  2. The thin, gaseous envelope that surrounds Earth
  3. The parts of the solid Earth, hydrosphere, and atmosphere in which living organisms can be found.
  4. The 1st step of the Nebular Theory.
  5. The study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate.
  6. A scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested in ways that support or reject it.

15 Clues: The study of the earth • they study of the oceans • The water portion of Earth. • The 4th step of the Nebular Theory. • The 1st step of the Nebular Theory. • The thin, rocky outer layer of Earth. • The thin, gaseous envelope that surrounds Earth • Everything that surrounds and influences an organism. • The innermost layer of Earth, located beneath the mantle. • ...

The Solar System 2025-11-12

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The second closest planet to the sun
  2. Controlled by the moons gravitational pull on earth
  3. There are four planets that are this
  4. Getting bigger
  5. Was a planet now a dwarf planet
  6. The center of the solar system
  7. Has the shortest years
  8. Spins on it side
  9. Our Solar system
  10. The hottest season
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  1. The biggest planet
  2. Called the goldilocks planet
  3. Has the longest years
  4. A big ball of gas
  5. Something that orbits something else
  6. Getting smaller
  7. The study of all things to do with space
  8. It orbits Earth
  9. The coldest season
  10. The asteroid belt is between this planet and jupiter

20 Clues: Getting bigger • Getting smaller • It orbits Earth • Spins on it side • Our Solar system • A big ball of gas • The biggest planet • The coldest season • The hottest season • Has the longest years • Has the shortest years • Called the goldilocks planet • The center of the solar system • Was a planet now a dwarf planet • The second closest planet to the sun • ...

Rocks 2022-04-20

Rocks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. breaking down rocks over time.
  2. Pressure onto rocks which condenses it’s
  3. formed by weathering
  4. melted rock in the earth
  5. formed by heat and pressure
  6. when the rocks travel on a river bed
  7. metamorphic
  8. happens outside the earth
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  1. doesn’t have bands or layers
  2. rocks with bands or layers
  3. has intrusive and extrusive rocks
  4. the process of different formations of rocks.
  5. pressure pushes them down and conjoins larger crystals with the main rock
  6. cooling slower in the earth
  7. rain, snow, wind, etc.
  8. outside the earth

16 Clues: metamorphic • outside the earth • formed by weathering • rain, snow, wind, etc. • melted rock in the earth • happens outside the earth • rocks with bands or layers • formed by heat and pressure • cooling slower in the earth • doesn’t have bands or layers • breaking down rocks over time. • has intrusive and extrusive rocks • when the rocks travel on a river bed • ...

Science project 2023-12-05

Science project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 4 periods of the time though-out the year because of weather changes
  2. the part of the earth that lies south of the equator
  3. a stream of fluid propelled by thermal convection
  4. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth
  5. to cause or to have an inclination
  6. the outermost region of a planet's atmosphere.
  7. a belt of power upper-level winds that sits on top of the polar front
  8. the pressure within a container due to the compression of atmospheric gases
  9. the northernmost point on Earth
  10. the outer fringe region of the atmosphere of the earth or a celestial body
  11. The atmosphere that steadily increasing temperature with height
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  1. the direction of which a clock goes when looking at it from the front
  2. effect the result of Earth's rotation on weather patterns and ocean currents
  3. atmosphere between the stratosphere and thermosphere
  4. the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of the earth
  5. an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light unpredictable winds.
  6. to express at length or in greater detail
  7. the northernmost point of the earth
  8. a very high or the highest region on or as if on a graded scale
  9. the opposite of the way a clock goes when viewed from the front
  10. to bring on oneself especially inadvertently
  11. the average motion of air in mid latitudes
  12. a wind blowing in one direction
  13. the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object

24 Clues: a wind blowing in one direction • the northernmost point on Earth • to cause or to have an inclination • the northernmost point of the earth • to express at length or in greater detail • the average motion of air in mid latitudes • the envelope of gases surrounding the earth • to bring on oneself especially inadvertently • the outermost region of a planet's atmosphere. • ...

Ecology. by: Janelle Willson 2022-01-20

Ecology. by: Janelle Willson crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The solid outer part of the earth.
  2. They regulate lower species in the food chain.
  3. Solid rock within the earths crust.
  4. A living part of an ecosystem.
  5. All waters on earths surface.
  6. Lying right under the surfaces soil.
  7. Organisms that feed either directly or indirectly on producers.
  8. Made up of the parts of earth where life exists.
  9. Describes how energy and nutrients move through an ecosystem.
  10. The autotrophs capable of producing organic compounds from light energy.
  11. The layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial.
  12. A class room full of children of different backgrounds.
Down
  1. organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms.
  2. non-living part of an ecosystem.
  3. A thin shell on the outside of earth.
  4. Gets eaten by other animals.
  5. The variability of life on earth.
  6. where 95% of food grows.
  7. Converts light energy into chemical energy.
  8. A group on organisms that can interbreed.

20 Clues: where 95% of food grows. • Gets eaten by other animals. • All waters on earths surface. • A living part of an ecosystem. • non-living part of an ecosystem. • The variability of life on earth. • The solid outer part of the earth. • Solid rock within the earths crust. • Lying right under the surfaces soil. • A thin shell on the outside of earth. • ...

Earth, Sun, and Moon Vocabulary 2023-09-08

Earth, Sun, and Moon Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Making a complete turn around another object
  2. The slant of Earth's axis
  3. The star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth; its enormous gravity keeps the solar system in orbit
  4. An event that happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, covering all or part of the Sun; occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon line up; lasts less than 12 minutes
  5. The four natural divisions of the year based on changes in temperature due to the varied amounts of sunlight (both intensity and number of daylight hours received); caused by the tilt of Earth during revolution
  6. The moon's repeated pattern of movement and changes in appearance due to its revolution around Earth
  7. Information that has been collected
Down
  1. A limited representation of something that can help us understand its structure or how it works
  2. Making a complete spin on an axis
  3. A natural satellite that orbits a planet; some planets have no moons, and others have over 60 moons
  4. An obscuring of the light from a celestial body by the passage of an object between the celestial body and the observer or between the celestial body and its source of illumination
  5. Points of farthest and closest distance of the Sun from Earth that correspond to the beginning of winter and summer
  6. When the full moon passes into Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to appear reddish in color; occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon directly line up
  7. An imaginary line that Earth rotates around
  8. A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky
  9. The third planet from the Sun and the only planet in the solar system where life exists

16 Clues: The slant of Earth's axis • Making a complete spin on an axis • Information that has been collected • An imaginary line that Earth rotates around • Making a complete turn around another object • A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky • The third planet from the Sun and the only planet in the solar system where life exists • ...

Science vocab choice board 2025-03-12

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

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

Earth, Moon and Sun 2024-02-04

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

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

biosphere, hydrosphere, amtosphere, and geosphere 2024-03-11

biosphere, hydrosphere, amtosphere, and geosphere crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 3% of earths water
  2. all water on earth
  3. all air and gas on earth
  4. all land on earth
  5. When clouds release water and it falls to the ground.
  6. Air that is moving across the land.
  7. the moving of rocks
  8. The edge between land and a body of water.
Down
  1. breaking up anything by anything
  2. one side of a mountain is green and the other is a Desert
  3. getting deposited in an new area
  4. 97% of earths water
  5. makes up 97% of water on Earth.
  6. A large rock formation protruding from the ground.
  7. all life on earth

15 Clues: all land on earth • all life on earth • all water on earth • 3% of earths water • 97% of earths water • the moving of rocks • all air and gas on earth • makes up 97% of water on Earth. • breaking up anything by anything • getting deposited in an new area • Air that is moving across the land. • The edge between land and a body of water. • ...

Key Terms 2021-09-22

Key Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. resources that cannot be replaced after use.
  2. all the interactions between climate, the solid earth, water, and living things.
  3. tasteless colorless natural liquid resource
  4. movement of air
  5. is a resource that is available in limited quantity and can be completely used.
  6. all the water on earth
  7. things found in nature, such as forests, mineral deposits, soil, and fresh water, that have economic value.
  8. average weather conditions in a region over a period of years
  9. outer layer of Earth's surface that supports life
Down
  1. movement of water from the earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back to the surface
  2. a resource that will not run out in the foreseeable future.
  3. the control of plants and animals by humans
  4. fuels formed from the remains of dead animal and plant material deposited in a previous geologic time.
  5. all the plants and animals that live in the wild
  6. natural inorganic substances in or on Earth
  7. gaseous layer that encompasses Earth
  8. resources replaced naturally
  9. combination of rock and soil that makes up Earth's crust
  10. all the communities of living things on Earth
  11. mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere

20 Clues: movement of air • all the water on earth • resources replaced naturally • gaseous layer that encompasses Earth • the control of plants and animals by humans • natural inorganic substances in or on Earth • tasteless colorless natural liquid resource • resources that cannot be replaced after use. • mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere • ...

Environmental Science 2020-10-12

Environmental Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an element of all living things
  2. fuel made from dead plants and animals
  3. everything around us
  4. spread of communities outside of cities
  5. change in inherited characteristice over time
  6. Leslie's middle name
  7. lack of food water shelter
  8. animals that eat other animals
  9. from the sun
  10. the ability to keep going
  11. moving to cities
  12. all the water on the earth
  13. material and energy needed by humans
Down
  1. a plant eater
  2. worldwide
  3. living things
  4. the resources an individual uses
  5. the air around the earth
  6. movement of water from air to earth
  7. a warm weather phenomenon

20 Clues: worldwide • from the sun • a plant eater • living things • moving to cities • everything around us • Leslie's middle name • the air around the earth • a warm weather phenomenon • the ability to keep going • lack of food water shelter • all the water on the earth • animals that eat other animals • an element of all living things • the resources an individual uses • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-13

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Imaginary horizontal line going across Earth
  2. Capital of Maine
  3. Cowboys
  4. Imaginary vertical line going across Earth
  5. County in Maine including Pittsfield, Skowhegan, Fairfield, Palmyra etc.
  6. Hollywood
  7. The largest state in the U.S.
  8. Lobster, moose, and pine trees
  9. Capitol of the U.S.
  10. Ocean touching western U.S. states
  11. Known for maple syrup
  12. Smallest lake in the U.S.
Down
  1. Biggest lake in the U.S.
  2. Half of Earth
  3. Animals like polar bears, penguins, and seals
  4. The Sunshine State
  5. Biggest mountain in Maine
  6. Ocean touching eastern U.S. states
  7. The Eiffel Tower
  8. Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, etc.

20 Clues: Cowboys • Hollywood • Half of Earth • Capital of Maine • The Eiffel Tower • The Sunshine State • Capitol of the U.S. • Known for maple syrup • Biggest lake in the U.S. • Biggest mountain in Maine • Smallest lake in the U.S. • The largest state in the U.S. • Lobster, moose, and pine trees • Ocean touching eastern U.S. states • Ocean touching western U.S. states • ...

Seasons Crossword 2025-01-10

Seasons Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the scientific study of matter and energy
  2. climate
  3. the natural satellite of the earth
  4. an act of change
  5. pit
  6. move or cause to move into a sloping position
  7. an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally
  8. moves around
  9. Daylight
Down
  1. each of the four divisions of the year
  2. a half of a sphere
  3. a middle point
  4. pose
  5. warm season
  6. moving around an object
  7. globe
  8. the amount of space between 2 things
  9. a period of 28 days or four weeks
  10. happens or takes places
  11. bright light

20 Clues: pit • pose • globe • climate • Daylight • warm season • moves around • bright light • a middle point • an act of change • a half of a sphere • moving around an object • happens or takes places • a period of 28 days or four weeks • the natural satellite of the earth • the amount of space between 2 things • each of the four divisions of the year • the scientific study of matter and energy • ...

Ecology. by: Janelle Willson 2022-01-20

Ecology. by: Janelle Willson crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lying right under the surfaces soil.
  2. Describes how energy and nutrients move through an ecosystem.
  3. The variability of life on earth.
  4. organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms.
  5. The solid outer part of the earth.
  6. Gets eaten by other animals.
  7. A thin shell on the outside of earth.
  8. The autotrophs capable of producing organic compounds from light energy.
  9. non-living part of an ecosystem.
  10. All waters on earths surface.
  11. They regulate lower species in the food chain.
Down
  1. Made up of the parts of earth where life exists.
  2. where 95% of food grows.
  3. The layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial.
  4. A living part of an ecosystem.
  5. A group on organisms that can interbreed.
  6. A class room full of children of different backgrounds.
  7. Organisms that feed either directly or indirectly on producers.
  8. Converts light energy into chemical energy.
  9. Solid rock within the earths crust.

20 Clues: where 95% of food grows. • Gets eaten by other animals. • All waters on earths surface. • A living part of an ecosystem. • non-living part of an ecosystem. • The variability of life on earth. • The solid outer part of the earth. • Solid rock within the earths crust. • Lying right under the surfaces soil. • A thin shell on the outside of earth. • ...

Geography:) 2021-05-17

Geography:) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who lives in a certain place
  2. A map with a certain theme or topic
  3. The average weather in an area
  4. Having complete control of the market
  5. Imaginary lines that go up and down the Earth
  6. Imaginary lines that go across the Earth
  7. Hard structures built by coral organisms
  8. The study of Earths physical features
  9. Huge and strong wave from the ocean
Down
  1. A huge body of saltwater on the Earth
  2. An imaginary line in the middle of the Earth
  3. Animals and plants that disturb habitats
  4. A city or town
  5. An island or chain of islands shaped like a ring
  6. An imaginary line that separates different areas
  7. A government ruled by a king or queen
  8. Inactive for a long time
  9. Super hard and dry
  10. A group of people and their beliefs
  11. The country

20 Clues: The country • A city or town • Super hard and dry • Inactive for a long time • The average weather in an area • A map with a certain theme or topic • A group of people and their beliefs • Huge and strong wave from the ocean • A huge body of saltwater on the Earth • A person who lives in a certain place • A government ruled by a king or queen • Having complete control of the market • ...

Astronomy Crossword 2018-12-12

Astronomy Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Earth's Energy Source
  2. Planet with extensive ring system
  3. Dwarf Planet
  4. This is lost with time in outer space
  5. Planet closest to the Sun
  6. The Red Planet
  7. Time it takes for the ISS to orbit Earth
  8. ISS Energy collector
  9. 2018 NASA Mars Lander
  10. Seed Germinating Experiment
  11. These shrink with time in outer space
Down
  1. Distant sun
  2. Robotic Arm on the ISS
  3. Planet Path
  4. The last gas giant
  5. Symptoms include nausea and dizziness
  6. The Man Who Tweeted Earth
  7. The largest planet
  8. A Russian Astronaut
  9. Water World

20 Clues: Distant sun • Planet Path • Water World • Dwarf Planet • The Red Planet • The last gas giant • The largest planet • A Russian Astronaut • ISS Energy collector • Earth's Energy Source • 2018 NASA Mars Lander • Robotic Arm on the ISS • Planet closest to the Sun • The Man Who Tweeted Earth • Seed Germinating Experiment • Planet with extensive ring system • This is lost with time in outer space • ...

Plate Tectonics 2023-03-03

Plate Tectonics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A result of plates moving in the earth's crust
  2. The edge in which separates plates
  3. Plates that separate from each other
  4. The thinnest layers of the earth
  5. Plates that move toward each other
  6. How molten lava escapes the earth's mantle (as a result of tectonic shift)
Down
  1. The super continent
  2. The second innermost layer of the earth
  3. The layer of the earth that is directly under the plates
  4. What the core is made of
  5. The innermost layer of the earth
  6. What are formed by convergent plates
  7. What are formed by divergent plates
  8. When two convergent plates meet, one _____ into the soft, solid rock below.
  9. The number of continents there are on earth

15 Clues: The super continent • What the core is made of • The innermost layer of the earth • The thinnest layers of the earth • The edge in which separates plates • Plates that move toward each other • What are formed by divergent plates • What are formed by convergent plates • Plates that separate from each other • The second innermost layer of the earth • ...

space 2021-05-26

space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planet right after Earth.
  2. A free satellite orbiting the Earth.
  3. A little star in space.
  4. It is a large space structure built in Earth's orbit, where people live semi-permanently and conduct space experiments or space observations.
  5. An infinite amount of space visible above the horizon or horizon.
  6. Theories of the Universe
  7. The eight spheres of the solar system.
  8. Earth revolving around the sun.
Down
  1. Stone objects in space.
  2. The action of the Earth revolving around its axis.
  3. A group of eight planets.
  4. A self-illuminating object.
  5. The star at the center of the solar system.
  6. The rotation of the earth in a regular cycle.
  7. Named after the stars in the sky.

15 Clues: Stone objects in space. • A little star in space. • Theories of the Universe • A group of eight planets. • A self-illuminating object. • The planet right after Earth. • Earth revolving around the sun. • Named after the stars in the sky. • A free satellite orbiting the Earth. • The eight spheres of the solar system. • The star at the center of the solar system. • ...

tectonic 2021-06-17

tectonic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To bounce back from a surface.
  2. rock formed by high temperatures
  3. rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava
  4. Primary, longitudinal, irrotational, push,
  5. Earth has a rigid outer layer, known as the lithosphere, which is typically about 100 km (60 miles) thick and overlies a plastic (moldable, partially molten) layer called the asthenosphere.
  6. third layer of the earth
  7. Volcanic rock
  8. disturbance of the sea
  9. rock formed by the accumulation or deposition
  10. tectonic plates characterized by thin basaltic
  11. A small tremor that commonly precedes a larger earthquake
  12. 5 to 70km from the layer of the earth
  13. the point of the earth's surface
  14. innermost layers of the Earth
  15. rocky outer part of the earth
  16. system used to measure the strength of an earthquake
  17. earth outer shell divided by large solid rocks
  18. a soli ball with a radius
  19. plates are colliding
Down
  1. hotter and more fluidly than the lithosphere
  2. A term that seismologists hate. tsunami
  3. sudden violent shake
  4. To bend or change direction.
  5. An abrupt movement of soil and bedrock downhill
  6. used to take samples of sea-floor sediments.
  7. a layer inside a planetary body
  8. An area in the middle of a lithospheric plate where magma rises
  9. Molten rock
  10. plates slide passed each other
  11. rupture in the crust
  12. circular depression containing a volcanic vent.
  13. plates are moving apart.
  14. fault-bounded body of rock
  15. molten or semi-molten natural material from

34 Clues: Molten rock • Volcanic rock • sudden violent shake • rupture in the crust • plates are colliding • disturbance of the sea • third layer of the earth • plates are moving apart. • a soli ball with a radius • fault-bounded body of rock • To bend or change direction. • innermost layers of the Earth • rocky outer part of the earth • To bounce back from a surface. • ...

The Earth we live in 2014-06-13

The Earth we live in crossword puzzle
Across
  1. highest mountain system of the world
  2. feature on earth surface
  3. this ocean was considered calm and peaceful but it is known for typhoons and volcanic activity
  4. the gulf named after a north american country
  5. the continents and oceans are found on this layer
  6. landmass lying east of europe
  7. the ocean to the east of north america
  8. oceanic islands of papua new guinea and fiji are part of this continent
  9. white continent
Down
  1. south american country hosting football world cup 2014
  2. of kutch the deep inlet of sea along the gujarat coast of india
  3. all the water bodies of the earth
  4. with three sides surrounded by water India is a
  5. continent lying on both sides of equator
  6. layer of earth where nickel and iron are found in abundance
  7. of suez this narrow strip land connects asia with africa
  8. strait narrow stretch of water connecting mediterranean and the atlantic
  9. rameswaram is an
  10. falls highest waterfall in the world
  11. young fold mountains in south america

20 Clues: white continent • rameswaram is an • feature on earth surface • landmass lying east of europe • all the water bodies of the earth • highest mountain system of the world • falls highest waterfall in the world • young fold mountains in south america • the ocean to the east of north america • continent lying on both sides of equator • the gulf named after a north american country • ...

The Earth, Moon, and Sun 2015-04-29

The Earth, Moon, and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an instrument used to study far away things such as the moon, stars, and other planets
  2. the largest part of the moons shadow
  3. a device that expels gas in one direction to move the opposite direction
  4. a tide with the lowest difference between the high and low tides
  5. the imaginary line that passes through Earth; Earth tilts on this
  6. chunks of rock or dust from space
  7. the eclipses that occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun
  8. the amount of matter in an object
  9. the force that propels a rocket forward
  10. states that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion
  11. the speed a rocket must achieve to go beyond a planets gravitational pull
  12. a spacecraft that can carry a crew into space
  13. the very darkest part of the moons shadow
  14. the study of all objects in space
  15. the days when the sun is farthest north or south from the equator
  16. the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
  17. the days when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun
Down
  1. large, round pits in the moon
  2. the eclipses that occurs when the Earth is between the moon and the sun
  3. the movement of one object around another
  4. speed a rocked must achieve to make an orbit around Earth
  5. an artificial satellite that people can live and work on for long periods of time
  6. small robots that spaceprobes carry that walk on the surface
  7. speed in a given direction
  8. a spacecraft that carries instruments to collect data, it doesn't carry people
  9. the different shapes of the moon that people can see from Earth
  10. the curved path of spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon; the Earth does this to the sun.
  11. an object that revolves around another object in space
  12. states that every object in the universe attracts every other object
  13. a push or pull
  14. this attracts all objects toward each other
  15. the partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  16. a tide with the biggest difference between high and low tides
  17. the spinning of Earth on its axis
  18. the force of gravity on an object
  19. the rise and fall of Earths oceans
  20. the moons dark, flat areas

37 Clues: a push or pull • speed in a given direction • the moons dark, flat areas • large, round pits in the moon • chunks of rock or dust from space • the amount of matter in an object • the spinning of Earth on its axis • the force of gravity on an object • the study of all objects in space • the rise and fall of Earths oceans • the largest part of the moons shadow • ...

The Earth, Moon, and Sun 2015-04-29

The Earth, Moon, and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the different shapes of the moon that people can see from Earth
  2. an object that revolves around another object in space
  3. the study of all objects in space
  4. a device that expels gas in one direction to move the opposite direction
  5. states that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion
  6. speed a rocked must achieve to make an orbit around Earth
  7. chunks of rock or dust from space
  8. speed in a given direction
  9. the speed a rocket must achieve to go beyond a planets gravitational pull
  10. a spacecraft that carries instruments to collect data, it doesn't carry people
  11. a spacecraft that can carry a crew into space
  12. the eclipses that occurs when the Earth is between the moon and the sun
  13. the very darkest part of the moons shadow
  14. the movement of one object around another
  15. large, round pits in the moon
  16. an instrument used to study far away things such as the moon, stars, and other planets
  17. the partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  18. the rise and fall of Earths oceans
  19. a push or pull
Down
  1. the imaginary line that passes through Earth; Earth tilts on this
  2. the force that propels a rocket forward
  3. the eclipses that occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun
  4. the curved path of spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon; the Earth does this to the sun.
  5. this attracts all objects toward each other
  6. the spinning of Earth on its axis
  7. states that every object in the universe attracts every other object
  8. an artificial satellite that people can live and work on for long periods of time
  9. a tide with the biggest difference between high and low tides
  10. the amount of matter in an object
  11. the moons dark, flat areas
  12. small robots that spaceprobes carry that walk on the surface
  13. the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
  14. the force of gravity on an object
  15. the largest part of the moons shadow
  16. the days when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun
  17. a tide with the lowest difference between the high and low tides
  18. the days when the sun is farthest north or south from the equator

37 Clues: a push or pull • the moons dark, flat areas • speed in a given direction • large, round pits in the moon • the study of all objects in space • the spinning of Earth on its axis • chunks of rock or dust from space • the amount of matter in an object • the force of gravity on an object • the rise and fall of Earths oceans • the largest part of the moons shadow • ...

Unit 7 The Dynamic Earth 2020-02-27

Unit 7 The Dynamic Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Located between the core and the crust
  2. Ground movements that occur when blocks of rock in Earth move suddenly and release energy
  3. The return of rock to its original shape after elastic deformation
  4. The crack that forms between the two blocks
  5. Where two or more tectonic plates meet
  6. Directly above the focus on Earth’s surface is the ______.
  7. Extends from below the mantle to the center of Earth
  8. A boundary at which two plates move past each other horizontally
  9. Stress that squeezes or pushes rock together
  10. Magma that has reached Earth’s surface
  11. Layer of weak or soft mantle that is made of rock that flows slowly
  12. Place within Earth along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs
  13. The strong, lower part of the mantle
Down
  1. Melted rock
  2. Opening of a volcano
  3. Each piece of the lithosphere is called a ______.
  4. The process by which rocks change shape when under stress
  5. Occurs as molten rock within Earth rises through cracks along a mid-ocean ridge
  6. Any place where gas, ash, or melted rock come out of the ground
  7. Theory that states that Earth’s outer layer is broken into large, slowly moving pieces
  8. Form where two plates collide
  9. Two plates move away from each other
  10. About 200–300 million years ago, the continents were joined in a single large landmass called ______.
  11. The outermost solid layer of Earth
  12. Location where a column of extremely hot mantle rock rises through the asthenosphere
  13. The movement of matter that results from differences in density caused by variations in temperature
  14. Occurs when rock layers bend under stress
  15. Stress that pushes rocks in parallel but opposite directions
  16. Stress that stretches or pulls rock apart
  17. The outermost, rigid layer of Earth

30 Clues: Melted rock • Opening of a volcano • Form where two plates collide • The outermost solid layer of Earth • The outermost, rigid layer of Earth • Two plates move away from each other • The strong, lower part of the mantle • Located between the core and the crust • Where two or more tectonic plates meet • Magma that has reached Earth’s surface • ...

Changing faces of the earth 2020-04-12

Changing faces of the earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. : a naturally occurring substance having a fixed chemical composition
  2. : the point in the earth’s crust where the earthquake is most felt
  3. : forces that originate from the earth’s crust
  4. :an opening on the the earth’s crust through which magma flows out
  5. : inner core , outer core
  6. : a naturally occurring solid mass
  7. : solidification of magma
  8. : sheer waves that are transverse in nature
  9. : Sial and sima
  10. : accumulation of sediments
  11. the direction the waves is traveling .
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  1. : is a movement of tectonic plates which causes vibration in the in the earth’s crust
  2. compressional waves that are longitudinal in nature
  3. :forces that originate from inside the earth’s crust
  4. waves : a surface wave that haves a horizontal motion that is transverse
  5. : crust , mantle , core
  6. : point of origin of an earthquake
  7. : magma to igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic
  8. : silicon and magnesium
  9. : asthenosphere
  10. : silicon And aluminum
  11. : rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure

22 Clues: : asthenosphere • : Sial and sima • : silicon And aluminum • : crust , mantle , core • : silicon and magnesium • : inner core , outer core • : solidification of magma • : accumulation of sediments • : point of origin of an earthquake • : a naturally occurring solid mass • the direction the waves is traveling . • : sheer waves that are transverse in nature • ...

Unit 1-The Dynamic Earth 2021-03-25

Unit 1-The Dynamic Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found.
  2. geographic region that shares a particular climate, fauna and flora
  3. surface currents diverge and deep waters move up to replace them
  4. subsoil layer in the tundra
  5. physical property of soil based on the composition
  6. waste produced as a byproduct of mining
  7. way to measure magnitude of an earthquake
  8. one plate of Earth's crust passing under another.
  9. one way that igneous rock can turn into metamorphic.
  10. rock made from magma
  11. zone deep layer of the ocean that lacks sunlight
  12. part of the water cycle when water is removed from plants by the sun
  13. muddy bottom of a lake or the ocean floor
  14. length of time that a chemical remains in the environment
  15. interacting components that influence one another by exchanging energy or materials
  16. removal of dissolved molecules from soil by groundwater
  17. element that is major component of soil and often used in fertilizer
Down
  1. chemically distinctive outermost layer of the lithosphere
  2. how organisms can create ammonia
  3. plates of the Earth's crust moving away from each other.
  4. sand is the __ component of soil
  5. large scale pattern of water circulation (clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, counter in the Southern Hemisphere)
  6. how most autotrophs make their own energy
  7. type of mining that exposes sections of soil and rock to expose ore
  8. another name for the A horizon
  9. the average weather in a given region over a prolonged period of time.
  10. smallest component of soil
  11. matter does this through an ecosystem
  12. process by which rock over time turns into soil
  13. a fracture in rock caused by a movement of the Earth's crust
  14. one layer of soil
  15. outermost layer of Earth, includes mantle and crust
  16. region with dry conditions on the leeward side of a mountain range; causes precipitation on the windward side

33 Clues: one layer of soil • rock made from magma • smallest component of soil • subsoil layer in the tundra • another name for the A horizon • how organisms can create ammonia • sand is the __ component of soil • matter does this through an ecosystem • waste produced as a byproduct of mining • how most autotrophs make their own energy • way to measure magnitude of an earthquake • ...

Sons That Walked the Earth 2023-04-11

Sons That Walked the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bro. of Mosheh & Miriyam; Priesthood from his seed
  2. 3rd son of Noach, survivor of great flood
  3. Sent to lead the people out of Egypt, Torah teacher
  4. Given by mother; priest in the time of Shaul & David
  5. Slept with Tamar, father of Perez and Zerah
  6. 12th born, last son of Yaacov & Raquel
  7. 9th born & 5th son of Yaacov & Leah
  8. Name of man, mankind (plural)
  9. 2nd born of Yaacov and Leah, means "Heard"
  10. Youngest brother, last child of Raquel before death
  11. 2nd son of Adam & Chawah (Eve)
  12. Loss his birthright, hunter; father of Edom
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  1. Father of Asa (Esau) & Yaacov (Jacob)
  2. Father of 12 tribes, name changed after wrestling
  3. Saved from the flood, rainbow sign of covenant
  4. Father Canaanite nations, cursed by his father
  5. Sold by brothers; sent ahead to Egypt to save family
  6. Husband to Channah, father of Shemuel
  7. 1st born of Noach; survivor of the great flood
  8. 3rd son of Yaacov & Leah; priesthood within this tribe
  9. Father of Mariyam, Aharon & Mosheh; a Levite
  10. 5th born son of Yaacov from Bilhah, Raquel's handmaid
  11. Covenant and promise made with Him
  12. 3rd son of Adam & Chawah (Eve), father of Enosh
  13. 10th born & 6th and last son of Yaacov and Leah

25 Clues: Name of man, mankind (plural) • 2nd son of Adam & Chawah (Eve) • Covenant and promise made with Him • 9th born & 5th son of Yaacov & Leah • Father of Asa (Esau) & Yaacov (Jacob) • Husband to Channah, father of Shemuel • 12th born, last son of Yaacov & Raquel • 3rd son of Noach, survivor of great flood • 2nd born of Yaacov and Leah, means "Heard" • ...

Vocabulary test: Save the Earth 2025-01-31

Vocabulary test: Save the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Something that you don’t use anymore and throw away. (synonym : rubbish)
  2. The quantity of water coming from the sky
  3. The process when the soil becomes dry and can't grow plants anymore.
  4. The ozone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ helps protect us from the harmful rays of the sun.
  5. Damage caused to water, air or soil by harmful substances or waste
  6. Protect or take care of something that is in danger.
  7. The variety of different plants, animals, and other living things in a particular area
  8. Bad-smelling gases or smoke in the air.
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  1. The cutting down of trees in a large area.
  2. General weather conditions usually found in a particular place.
  3. A living thing that grows in the ground, has leaves, and makes its own food from sunlight. Examples are trees, flowers, and grass.
  4. The process when something changes from a solid to a liquid because it gets warm.
  5. A big fire that spreads quickly, usually in forests or grasslands, and can be very hard to stop
  6. To collect and treat rubbish to produce useful materials which can be used again
  7. Is intended to be thrown away after use.
  8. The boat accidentally caused an oil_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _in the ocean, spreading harmful chemicals across the water and threatening the local marine life and ecosystem..
  9. Can be broken down (destroyed) by natural processes
  10. A building or place where things are made, usually in large quantities, using machines and workers.
  11. All the natural things around us, like the air, land, water, plants, and animals.
  12. The planet we live on.

20 Clues: The planet we live on. • Bad-smelling gases or smoke in the air. • Is intended to be thrown away after use. • The quantity of water coming from the sky • The cutting down of trees in a large area. • Can be broken down (destroyed) by natural processes • Protect or take care of something that is in danger. • General weather conditions usually found in a particular place. • ...

Atmospheric Layers of the Earth 2025-02-04

Atmospheric Layers of the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A man-made or natural object that orbits a planet, often spying on weather patterns, guiding your GPS, or just floating there doing satellite things.
  2. The final frontier before outer space. If Earth had a "blurred boundary" effect, this would be it. Air molecules are so spread out here that you might as well be in space.
  3. The long-term weather patterns of a region—unlike weather, which changes daily, climate is the long game of what a place is like year-round.
  4. The force that the atmosphere exerts on everything, from your body to your soda can. It’s the reason why deep-sea divers and high-altitude climbers have to worry about their lungs.
  5. Invisible energy waves or particles zooming through space, some of which are harmless, while others are cosmic-level bad news if not blocked by our lovely atmosphere.
  6. The unsung hero of the atmosphere that saves us from flaming space rocks. This is where meteors meet their fiery doom, burning up before they can crash into your backyard.
  7. The part of the atmosphere where temperatures get ridiculously high, satellites float peacefully, and the Northern Lights throw the best light show in the solar system.
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  1. That bumpy, rollercoaster-like experience you get when your plane hits unstable air currents. Also known as the reason why you can’t drink coffee peacefully on a flight.
  2. The gas that makes life possible on Earth, filling our lungs and keeping us alive. Fun fact It's only about 21% of the atmosphere, but it’s doing all the heavy lifting.
  3. The layer of the atmosphere where literally everything exciting happens—weather, clouds, storms, and, most importantly, breathing. It’s where we live, where birds fly, and where your umbrella gets turned inside out on windy days.
  4. The VIP lounge of the atmosphere, home to the ozone layer and where airplanes cruise to avoid turbulence. It’s also the reason why ultraviolet rays don’t fry us like eggs on a hot sidewalk.
  5. The measure of how high something is above Earth's surface—whether it's a mountain, an airplane, or a very ambitious hot air balloon.
  6. The dazzling, natural light display in the sky caused by solar particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere. The Northern Lights are basically Mother Nature showing off her neon skills.
  7. A space with no air, no pressure, no nothing—which is why space is such a terrible place for humans to hang out without a good spacesuit.
  8. Not just a cute little glass structure for growing plants, but also the term for Earth’s natural heating system, which keeps our planet from freezing over. Unfortunately, when overdone, it turns into a climate disaster.
  9. A space rock that, upon entering Earth's atmosphere, turns into a blazing streak of light, commonly (and inaccurately) called a “shooting star.”
  10. The giant, invisible bubble of gases that wraps around Earth, shielding us from the harsh vacuum of space, extreme temperatures, and deadly radiation—kind of like the ultimate planetary security system.
  11. The superhero molecule made of three oxygen atoms that forms a protective shield in the stratosphere, blocking deadly UV radiation. It’s basically Earth’s natural sunscreen.
  12. The force that keeps us from floating into space and ensures that everything, from raindrops to apples, falls down instead of up. Thank you, Sir Isaac Newton.
  13. The mood swings of the atmosphere—sometimes sunny, sometimes stormy, and occasionally throwing in a tornado just to keep things interesting.

20 Clues: The measure of how high something is above Earth's surface—whether it's a mountain, an airplane, or a very ambitious hot air balloon. • A space with no air, no pressure, no nothing—which is why space is such a terrible place for humans to hang out without a good spacesuit. • ...

Unit 3 Protect the Earth 2023-10-31

Unit 3 Protect the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. something that you can hear
  2. a set of rooms for living in, including a kitchen, usually on one floor of a building
  3. a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
  4. the rules in a language for changing the form of words and joining them into sentences
  5. the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
  6. an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
  7. a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc.
  8. from or connected with Germany
  9. behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like sb or want to help them
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  1. a string of more than 3,000 islands east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
  2. to finish making or doing sth
  3. a wish to have or be sth, especially one that seems difficult to achieve
  4. an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
  5. (of people) especially two members of the same family
  6. a republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
  7. an abbreviation for the United States
  8. a website where a person writes regularly about recent events or topics that interest them, usually with photos and links to other websites that they find interesting
  9. used when the person or people being spoken to both cause and are affected by an action
  10. every person; all people
  11. the number of years that a person has lived or a thing has existed

20 Clues: every person; all people • something that you can hear • to finish making or doing sth • from or connected with Germany • an abbreviation for the United States • a very high hill, often with rocks near the top • (of people) especially two members of the same family • an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working • ...

Processes that Shape the Earth 2024-01-15

Processes that Shape the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. boundary,A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
  2. map,A map that shows the surface features of an area.
  3. plate,a piece of the lithosphere that moves around on top of the asthenosphere
  4. by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away (i.e. weathering, glaciation)
  5. weathering,The process in which rock is broken down by changes in its chemical makeup
  6. interval,the difference in elevation from one contour line to the next
  7. drift,The hypothesis that states that the continents once formed a single landmass, broke up, and drifted to their present locations
  8. description of surface features of land.
  9. line,A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation
  10. breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.
  11. soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.
Down
  1. boundary,A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
  2. plate going under another plate
  3. difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area
  4. contour,on a map, a darker, heavier contour line that is usually every fifth line and that indicates a change in elevation
  5. weathering,Any process that breaks rock down into smaller pieces without changing the chemistry of the rock; typically wind and water.
  6. rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust.
  7. in which sediment is laid down in new locations.
  8. boundary,A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions
  9. hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data
  10. tectonics,The theory that pieces of Earth's lithosphere are in constant motion, driven by convection currents in the mantle.
  11. spreading,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.

22 Clues: plate going under another plate • description of surface features of land. • in which sediment is laid down in new locations. • map,A map that shows the surface features of an area. • soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats. • hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data • ...

How does the earth move? 2024-11-24

How does the earth move? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.
  2. coastal land feature that involves a little land and a lot of water. a piece of land that has water on three sides but it is connected on the fourth side to the mainland.
  3. coastal land feature that involves a little land and a lot of water. a narrow strip of land with water on both sides connecting two larger pieces of land. A well-known example is Panama connecting North America to South America.
  4. oval shape, also known as an ellipse.
  5. the largest landmasses in the world. from largest to smallest are; Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
  6. revolution, elliptical path of the travelling around the sun or the moon travelling around the earth.
  7. the galaxy that includes our Solar System, with the name describing the galaxy's appearance from Earth:
  8. landforms such as hills, gorges, valleys, and basins.
  9. the largest elevated and most recognizable landforms on the Earth’s surface. They have steep sides, and high peaks, that stand out from the surroundings.
  10. The low areas between mountains.
  11. rotate
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  1. large areas of salt water between the continents.
  2. type of land often described by elevation or slope. most common are plains, mountains, plateaus, valleys, foothills, marsh, and glacier.
  3. physical features on the Earth’s surface that form the terrain of an area.
  4. around mountains, we may find smaller, less steep landforms.
  5. national aeronautic space administration responsible for the american space exploration
  6. a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
  7. landforms such as mountains, plateaus and plains.
  8. both the largest and the deepest ocean, which covers one-third of the Earth’s surface.
  9. coastal land feature. a piece of ground that is completely surrounded by water. can be big or small in any part of the world.

20 Clues: rotate • The low areas between mountains. • oval shape, also known as an ellipse. • a cloud of gas and dust in outer space. • large areas of salt water between the continents. • landforms such as mountains, plateaus and plains. • landforms such as hills, gorges, valleys, and basins. • around mountains, we may find smaller, less steep landforms. • ...

Monsters That Roamed the Earth 2024-03-28

Monsters That Roamed the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rock Monster Eagles were...
  2. Birds of preys' hatchlings ... is used for cermonial purposes
  3. Another word for "rock with wings"
  4. Shiprock's two ridgelines is the beast's...
  5. Young Rock Monster chick became the... night messenger
  6. Would roll and and crush people
  7. ...made small footprints
  8. Tse Adah Hodzilltaali
  9. Naayee'neezghani
  10. Hero Twins allowed the monsters'...to live
  11. Tse Ninahaleeh preyed on ...
  12. To Bajishchini
  13. Body parts of The Bear that Pursues' became...
  14. Tse Naaghai
Down
  1. "Eye Killers" were ...
  2. Binaa' Yee Aghani
  3. Young Rock Monster chick became the... universe messenger Horned Monster was killed in ...
  4. Deelgeed
  5. Tse Ninahaleeh
  6. The Giant's scalp became ...
  7. Body of Traveling Stone turned into...
  8. Shash Na'alkaahii
  9. Ye'iitsoh was killed with a..
  10. Binaa Yee Aghanis remains turned into...
  11. The Heroic figures
  12. Giant was also known as...
  13. Yoolgai Asdzaan
  14. Cliff Dweller's body became the...
  15. Monstrous rock
  16. Shiprock means ...
  17. Ye'iitsoh
  18. Tse Bit'a'i

32 Clues: Deelgeed • Ye'iitsoh • Tse Bit'a'i • Tse Naaghai • Tse Ninahaleeh • Monstrous rock • To Bajishchini • Yoolgai Asdzaan • Naayee'neezghani • Binaa' Yee Aghani • Shash Na'alkaahii • The Heroic figures • Shiprock means ... • Tse Adah Hodzilltaali • "Eye Killers" were ... • ...made small footprints • Giant was also known as... • Rock Monster Eagles were... • The Giant's scalp became ... • ...

Monsters That Roamed the Earth 2024-03-28

Monsters That Roamed the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tse Ninahaleeh preyed on ...
  2. ...made small footprints
  3. Giant was also known as...
  4. Yoolgai Asdzaan
  5. Monstrous rock
  6. Deelgeed
  7. Hero Twins allowed the monsters'...to live
  8. Body parts of The Bear that Pursues' became...
  9. Tse Ninahaleeh
  10. Tse Bit'a'i
  11. Another word for "rock with wings"
  12. Ye'iitsoh was killed with a..
  13. Shiprock's two ridgelines is the beast's...
  14. Naayee'neezghani
  15. Binaa' Yee Aghani
Down
  1. Shash Na'alkaahii
  2. Birds of preys' hatchlings ... is used for cermonial purposes
  3. To Bajishchini
  4. Ye'iitsoh
  5. Body of Traveling Stone turned into...
  6. Shiprock means ...
  7. Young Rock Monster chick became the... night messenger
  8. Rock Monster Eagles were...
  9. Cliff Dweller's body became the...
  10. The Heroic figures
  11. "Eye Killers" were ...
  12. Binaa Yee Aghanis remains turned into...
  13. Tse Naaghai
  14. Would roll and and crush people
  15. Tse Adah Hodzilltaali
  16. Young Rock Monster chick became the... universe messenger Horned Monster was killed in ...

31 Clues: Deelgeed • Ye'iitsoh • Tse Naaghai • Tse Bit'a'i • To Bajishchini • Monstrous rock • Tse Ninahaleeh • Yoolgai Asdzaan • Naayee'neezghani • Shash Na'alkaahii • Binaa' Yee Aghani • Shiprock means ... • The Heroic figures • Tse Adah Hodzilltaali • "Eye Killers" were ... • ...made small footprints • Giant was also known as... • Rock Monster Eagles were... • Tse Ninahaleeh preyed on ... • ...

Layers of the Earth - Crossword 2022-08-12

Layers of the Earth - Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of rock that makes up continental crust
  2. represents approximately 56% of Earth's total volume
  3. its analogy is boiling water
  4. the component that mostly makes up earth
  5. thinnest layer of the earth
  6. the thicker crust
  7. type of rock that makes up oceanic crust
  8. the part of the core made up of solid iron
  9. the zone where the crust and the upper layer of the mantle exists
  10. the section of earth's interior that begins below the crust and ends above the transition zone
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  1. supercontinent theory
  2. the point between the crust and the mantle below
  3. make up distinct regions of the earth’s surface
  4. chemical element found in the air
  5. magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials
  6. the thinner crust
  7. the part of the core made up of liquid iron
  8. soft layer of the mantle where pieces of lithosphere moves
  9. what allows plate tectonics to move
  10. Si (chemical element)

20 Clues: the thinner crust • the thicker crust • supercontinent theory • Si (chemical element) • thinnest layer of the earth • its analogy is boiling water • chemical element found in the air • what allows plate tectonics to move • the component that mostly makes up earth • type of rock that makes up oceanic crust • the part of the core made up of solid iron • ...

Earth and the solar system 2022-06-22

Earth and the solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Planets orbit around it
  2. Coldest continent
  3. Smallest continent
  4. producer of maple syrup
  5. Independence day
  6. planet farther from the sun
  7. Number of continents
  8. Largest continent
  9. Planet closest to the sun
  10. Who created the world
Down
  1. Hottest planet
  2. Before continents broke apart
  3. Number of planets
  4. where we live on
  5. Coldest planet
  6. Whats on the canada flag
  7. Largest planet
  8. Covers seventy percent of the earth
  9. torus-shaped region
  10. A dwarf planet

20 Clues: Hottest planet • Coldest planet • Largest planet • A dwarf planet • where we live on • Independence day • Number of planets • Coldest continent • Largest continent • Smallest continent • torus-shaped region • Number of continents • Who created the world • Planets orbit around it • producer of maple syrup • Whats on the canada flag • Planet closest to the sun • planet farther from the sun • ...

Carbon and the Earth Crossword 2023-02-01

Carbon and the Earth Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All water on Earth, including oceans, surface water, groundwater, and glaciers
  2. The starting substance(s), written on the left side of the chemical reaction arrow, which will be destroyed during a chemical change
  3. A gas found in Earth's atmosphere produced by animals during respiration or during burning (combustion); used by plants for photosynthesis
  4. A monosaccharide sugar, C6H12O6, that is produced in photosynthesis and used during cellular respiration for energy production
  5. The portion of the Earth system that includes Earth’s interior, rocks and minerals, landforms, and the processes that shape Earth’s surface
  6. The whole mass of air surrounding Earth
  7. A substance composed of multiple elements combined in fixed proportions
  8. The amount of biomass present at each trophic level in a given area
  9. The process of breaking down a substance into its smaller components of organic matter; the process of decaying
  10. An organism that obtains its energy from an abiotic source, such as sunlight or inorganic chemicals
  11. The movement of substances that involves Earth’s physical features, such as the rock cycle, plate tectonics, or volcanism
  12. The primary molecule used by cells to store chemical energy for use in cellular processes
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  1. Organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down the remains of dead plants and animals without need for internal digestion
  2. The process by which autotrophic organisms capture light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, thereby storing some of the captured energy in chemical bonds
  3. The conversion of inorganic carbon to organic molecules
  4. The process by which cells convert chemical energy stored in various compounds, such as sugars, into useful energy for cellular processes; may be aerobic or anaerobic
  5. The ending substance(s), written on the right side of the chemical reaction arrow, that are created during a chemical change
  6. The continuous movement of carbon in and among the abiotic environment and living things
  7. One of the primary substances that make up matter and cannot be chemically broken down or converted into other substances; defined by the atomic number
  8. Containing the element carbon
  9. A naturally occurring element of Earth that is an essential building block of organic compounds
  10. The sum of all the life on Earth
  11. A bio molecule that contains hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio and that is used as a primary energy source and structural support
  12. An organism’s position on a food chain
  13. Matter that does not contain carbon

25 Clues: Containing the element carbon • The sum of all the life on Earth • Matter that does not contain carbon • An organism’s position on a food chain • The whole mass of air surrounding Earth • The conversion of inorganic carbon to organic molecules • The amount of biomass present at each trophic level in a given area • ...

We Should Save the Earth 2025-12-03

We Should Save the Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 세 번째의
  2. 방법
  3. 모든
  4. 절약하는 것
  5. 끄는 것
  6. 서점
  7. 종이
  8. 절약하다
  9. 층
  10. 재활용하다
  11. 계단
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  1. 재활용하는 것
  2. 불, 불빛
  3. 샤워
  4. 더 나쁜
  5. 연결이 안 되는
  6. ~해야 한다
  7. 지구
  8. 엘리베이터
  9. 에너지
  10. 사용하는 것

21 Clues: 층 • 방법 • 모든 • 샤워 • 서점 • 지구 • 종이 • 계단 • 에너지 • 끄는 것 • 더 나쁜 • 절약하다 • 세 번째의 • 불, 불빛 • 엘리베이터 • 재활용하다 • 절약하는 것 • ~해야 한다 • 사용하는 것 • 재활용하는 것 • 연결이 안 되는

sun, moon, and earth crossword! 2024-02-21

sun, moon, and earth crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the force that attracts a body towards the earth.
  2. A repeating path that on object makes around another object.
  3. is made of 70% water and 30% land. It is also a natural satellite to earth.
  4. the collection of 8 planets and their moons in orbit around the sun.
  5. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
  6. Synonym for spinning.
Down
  1. There are 8 of them in our solar system
  2. the sun is about 10,000 F, it is really ___.
  3. An imaginary line about which a body rotates.
  4. a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems.
  5. similar to orbit
  6. what a planet or celestial is made of.
  7. The sun is a _____ source.
  8. The sun is made up of _____.
  9. A object that moves around a larger object.
  10. shooting ____ or the sun is the only ____.
  11. is made of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2% other.
  12. a piece of rock or metal that burns very brightly when it enters the Earth's atmosphere from space.
  13. a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground.
  14. A planet with alot of craters and is mostly made of rock. is a natural satellite to earth.

20 Clues: similar to orbit • Synonym for spinning. • The sun is a _____ source. • The sun is made up of _____. • There are 8 of them in our solar system • what a planet or celestial is made of. • shooting ____ or the sun is the only ____. • a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground. • A object that moves around a larger object. • the sun is about 10,000 F, it is really ___. • ...

Happy Holidays = Science Crossword 2021-12-06

Happy Holidays = Science Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this layer of the Earth makes up 85% of the Earth
  2. a huge group of stars held together by gravity
  3. this is made up by the upper mantle and the crust
  4. the sphere of Earth that has to do with water
  5. the part of Earth that has to do with rocks, land and mountains
  6. to figure out this type of age, you would have to use radioactive dating
  7. these boundaries move away from each other
  8. friction is created at these boundaries
Down
  1. the study of the order of strata that tells time
  2. this state of matter is created when it is extremely hot
  3. we live in this time era
  4. this type of rock is made from other rocks
  5. these type of rocks are formed by lava
  6. rift valleys are created by these boundaries
  7. creation of new crust (two words, don't put a space)
  8. this part of the water cycle is when it rains
  9. another word for plant eaters
  10. the core of the Earth is like a solid, iron ____
  11. the supercontinent that consisted of all the other ones
  12. without this, gravity would cause planets to crash

20 Clues: we live in this time era • another word for plant eaters • these type of rocks are formed by lava • friction is created at these boundaries • this type of rock is made from other rocks • these boundaries move away from each other • rift valleys are created by these boundaries • the sphere of Earth that has to do with water • this part of the water cycle is when it rains • ...

Appetizers 2024-11-12

Appetizers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A crack in the earth
  2. A portion of the Earth's mantle that flows like molten plastic despite being solid
  3. Sliding against each other
  4. Large scales that uplift which makes mountains
  5. When two tectonic plates crash into each other causing a big boom and shake the earth
  6. Breaking things apart Chemical Physical Biological three types of weathering
  7. When tectonic plates move with earthquakes and mountains
  8. Moving into each other
  9. When sediments land on sediments and form sedimentary rocks with the air and water
  10. An opening in the earth that’s a crack that lets out molten lava
  11. The edges of plates
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  1. Part of the mantle really hot closed slowly which moves the plates
  2. An area on Earth that exists over a mantle plume that's very hot
  3. When one plate goes under another
  4. An opening in the earth that lets out molten lava that's a mountain
  5. When heat rises cools and then falls
  6. Moving away from each other
  7. The rock hardens and it builds land
  8. The movement of rocks and sediments
  9. The movement of rock and soil down slope under the influence of gravity

20 Clues: The edges of plates • A crack in the earth • Moving into each other • Sliding against each other • Moving away from each other • When one plate goes under another • The rock hardens and it builds land • The movement of rocks and sediments • When heat rises cools and then falls • Large scales that uplift which makes mountains • ...

tectonic 2021-06-18

tectonic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sudden violent shake
  2. molten or semi-molten natural material from
  3. hotter and more fluidly than the lithosphere
  4. disturbance of the sea
  5. An abrupt movement of soil and bedrock downhill
  6. earth outer shell divided by large solid rocks
  7. rock formed by high temperatures
  8. Earth has a rigid outer layer, known as the lithosphere, which is typically about 100 km (60 miles) thick and overlies a plastic (moldable, partially molten) layer called the asthenosphere.
  9. innermost layers of the Earth
  10. plates are moving apart.
  11. fault-bounded body of rock
  12. Volcanic rock
  13. tectonic plates characterized by thin basaltic
  14. 5 to 70km from the layer of the earth
  15. third layer of the earth
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  1. A term that seismologists hate. tsunami
  2. system used to measure the strength of an earthquake
  3. Primary, longitudinal, irrotational, push,
  4. plates are colliding
  5. plates slide passed each other
  6. rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava
  7. rocky outer part of the earth
  8. To bend or change direction.
  9. used to take samples of sea-floor sediments.
  10. a soli ball with a radius
  11. To bounce back from a surface.
  12. Molten rock
  13. the point of the earth's surface
  14. An area in the middle of a lithospheric plate where magma rises
  15. rupture in the crust
  16. A small tremor that commonly precedes a larger earthquake
  17. circular depression containing a volcanic vent.
  18. rock formed by the accumulation or deposition
  19. a layer inside a planetary body

34 Clues: Molten rock • Volcanic rock • sudden violent shake • plates are colliding • rupture in the crust • disturbance of the sea • plates are moving apart. • third layer of the earth • a soli ball with a radius • fault-bounded body of rock • To bend or change direction. • rocky outer part of the earth • innermost layers of the Earth • plates slide passed each other • ...

Asteroid Alert Review 2025-10-02

Asteroid Alert Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. NEO's are asteroids and comets, but not _______
  2. when the moon is gaining light
  3. the moon gets _______ from the sun
  4. the _______ belt is 405 million km from the sun
  5. a lower number=__________ absolute brightness
  6. more _______ = more energy
  7. the top half of Earth is called the ______________ hemisphere
  8. the moon orbits the _______
  9. ________ takes 687 earth days to rotate the sun
Down
  1. __________ = blocking
  2. when it is summer in the Norther Hemisphere, it is _________ in the southern hemisphere.
  3. seasons are caused by different concentrations of _________.
  4. when the moon is losing light
  5. ________ = Sun
  6. What is the short name for "Near Earth Objects"
  7. the largest force in our solar system is the ____
  8. ________ = moon
  9. the impact from meteors causes _________ based on their size and speed

18 Clues: ________ = Sun • ________ = moon • __________ = blocking • more _______ = more energy • the moon orbits the _______ • when the moon is losing light • when the moon is gaining light • the moon gets _______ from the sun • a lower number=__________ absolute brightness • NEO's are asteroids and comets, but not _______ • the _______ belt is 405 million km from the sun • ...

Unit vocabulary 2023-02-23

Unit vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the biggest layer of the earth
  2. broken down to small rock
  3. semi-solid magma
  4. the parts that make up the layers
  5. formed from cooled magma
  6. every rock goes through this cycle
  7. the only liquid layer
  8. what makes up the crust
  9. the crust and upper mantle
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  1. the gluing of small rock
  2. semi-solid layer in the mantle
  3. the squishing of small rock
  4. heat and pressure made this rock
  5. made from smaller rock
  6. a transform plate boundary
  7. what makes cooled magma
  8. the center of the earth
  9. when the earth shakes
  10. when an eruption happens
  11. when rock is formed underground

20 Clues: semi-solid magma • the only liquid layer • when the earth shakes • made from smaller rock • what makes cooled magma • the center of the earth • what makes up the crust • the gluing of small rock • formed from cooled magma • when an eruption happens • broken down to small rock • a transform plate boundary • the crust and upper mantle • the squishing of small rock • ...

Key Terms 2021-09-22

Key Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. combination of rock and soil that makes up Earth's crust
  2. average weather conditions in a region over a period of years
  3. mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere
  4. the control of plants and animals by humans
  5. tasteless colorless natural liquid resource
  6. surface to the atmosphere and back to the surface
  7. natural inorganic substances in or on Earth
  8. movement of water from the
  9. all the water on earth
  10. gaseous layer that encompasses Earth
  11. fuels formed from the remains of dead animal and plant material deposited in a previous geologic time.
Down
  1. resources that cannot be replaced after use.
  2. all the plants and animals that live in the wild
  3. all the interactions between climate, the solid earth, water, and living things.
  4. movement of air
  5. things found in nature, such as forests, mineral deposits, soil, and fresh water, that have economic value.
  6. all the communities of living things on Earth
  7. outer layer of Earth's surface that supports life

18 Clues: movement of air • all the water on earth • movement of water from the • gaseous layer that encompasses Earth • the control of plants and animals by humans • tasteless colorless natural liquid resource • natural inorganic substances in or on Earth • resources that cannot be replaced after use. • mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere • ...

Moon 2020-11-05

Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The moon is covered in these
  2. The moon orbits the earth every 27.3
  3. Aldrin, one of first men on moon
  4. gibbous, When more than half of the lip portion of the moon can be seen in the shape decreases in size from one day to the next
  5. this pulled debris together Forming the moon
  6. A phase of the moon during which the lit part of the moon become smaller
  7. The distance from the moon to the earth is 238857
  8. II, spacecraft that took men to the moon
  9. Moon, Is the first lunar phase
  10. spin of an object around its axis
  11. movement of one SolarSystem object into the shadow of another object
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  1. quarter, Known as the half moon
  2. the space center Apollo II departed from
  3. Like earth the moon revolves and rotates on this
  4. gibbous, Occurs between the first quarter and the full moon
  5. When we see the entire lit portion of the moon
  6. crescent, When the moon looks like a crescent And increases in size from one day to the next
  7. crescent, Looks like a crescent and decreases in size from one day to the next
  8. The moon is dry airless and made mostly of this
  9. A phase of the moon during which more of the lip part of the moon is visible
  10. Armstrong, one of first men on moon
  11. quarter, This phase is after the waning gibbous phase
  12. orbits the earth
  13. The same side of the moon always faces this
  14. The number of phases of the moon

25 Clues: orbits the earth • The moon is covered in these • Moon, Is the first lunar phase • quarter, Known as the half moon • Aldrin, one of first men on moon • The number of phases of the moon • spin of an object around its axis • Armstrong, one of first men on moon • The moon orbits the earth every 27.3 • the space center Apollo II departed from • ...

Moon 2024-03-12

Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The moon is covered in these
  2. The moon orbits the earth every 27.3
  3. Aldrin, one of first men on moon
  4. gibbous, When more than half of the lip portion of the moon can be seen in the shape decreases in size from one day to the next
  5. this pulled debris together Forming the moon
  6. A phase of the moon during which the lit part of the moon become smaller
  7. The distance from the moon to the earth is 238857
  8. II, spacecraft that took men to the moon
  9. Moon, Is the first lunar phase
  10. spin of an object around its axis
  11. movement of one SolarSystem object into the shadow of another object
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  1. quarter, Known as the half moon
  2. the space center Apollo II departed from
  3. Like earth the moon revolves and rotates on this
  4. gibbous, Occurs between the first quarter and the full moon
  5. When we see the entire lit portion of the moon
  6. crescent, When the moon looks like a crescent And increases in size from one day to the next
  7. crescent, Looks like a crescent and decreases in size from one day to the next
  8. The moon is dry airless and made mostly of this
  9. A phase of the moon during which more of the lip part of the moon is visible
  10. Armstrong, one of first men on moon
  11. quarter, This phase is after the waning gibbous phase
  12. orbits the earth
  13. The same side of the moon always faces this
  14. The number of phases of the moon

25 Clues: orbits the earth • The moon is covered in these • Moon, Is the first lunar phase • quarter, Known as the half moon • Aldrin, one of first men on moon • The number of phases of the moon • spin of an object around its axis • Armstrong, one of first men on moon • The moon orbits the earth every 27.3 • the space center Apollo II departed from • ...

Unit 1-Astronomy 2023-10-10

Unit 1-Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the path that a body follows as it travels around another body in space
  2. System A sun and all the planets that orbit around it.
  3. Sunlight that hits the earth at a 90 degree angle.
  4. An elongated circle, or oval shape.
  5. Phases of the Moon when the Moon appears to be getting "bigger".
  6. Planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
  7. The movement of an object around another object (Like a planet around a sun)
  8. Caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun
  9. A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and distance apart.
  10. Phases of the Moon when the Moon appears to be getting "smaller".
  11. A natural satellite that revolves around a planet.
  12. an object located in space and observed in Astronomy
  13. Sunlight that hits earth with less than a 90 degree angle.
  14. Space and all the matter and energy in it
  15. the part of a shadow during an eclipse where the light is partially blocked
Down
  1. Phases The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth due to the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
  2. Planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
  3. Any natural or artificial object that revolves around another object
  4. the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere
  5. A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.
  6. Energy Energy released by the Sun which heats the Earth
  7. The days during the year when there is an equal amount of day and night across the globe.
  8. The spinning motion of a planet on its axis
  9. A typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system.
  10. The amount of matter in an object.
  11. The days during the year when there is the most/least amount of daylight.
  12. The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  13. 3rd planet from the sun
  14. Energy Heat energy
  15. the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse

30 Clues: Energy Heat energy • 3rd planet from the sun • The amount of matter in an object. • An elongated circle, or oval shape. • Planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • Planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • Space and all the matter and energy in it • The spinning motion of a planet on its axis • the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse • ...

Earth's Systems 2025-10-28

Earth's Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The system or sphere of air and gases surrounding Earth, essential for life and weather.
  2. Rain mixed with pollution that can damage trees, buildings, and water life.
  3. When two or more things rely on one another to function or survive.
  4. A prefix that means life or all living organisms.
  5. All the places on Earth where living things, like plants and animals, exist.
  6. All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and frozen ice.
  7. The part of the Earth that contains the rocky structure where we can find things like volcanoes and mountains.
Down
  1. A prefix meaning vapor, air, or gas.
  2. When gases in the atmosphere trap the sun's heat, warming the Earth's surface.
  3. To recognize or point out a difference between two or more things.
  4. The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by wind, water, and ice.
  5. A _______________ has parts that interact with one another, like the four spheres of Earth.
  6. The thin, outermost layer of Earth's surface that we walk on.
  7. A flowing river will cause _____________ along the banks, which will also change the shape of the river.
  8. The rigid, rocky outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
  9. A prefix that means all the water on Earth.
  10. _________ means relating to the land or the sphere where all non-living things are located.

17 Clues: A prefix meaning vapor, air, or gas. • A prefix that means all the water on Earth. • A prefix that means life or all living organisms. • The thin, outermost layer of Earth's surface that we walk on. • To recognize or point out a difference between two or more things. • When two or more things rely on one another to function or survive. • ...

The Solar System 2025-11-12

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The second closest planet to the sun
  2. Controlled by the moons gravitational pull on earth
  3. There are four planets that are this
  4. Getting bigger
  5. Was a planet now a dwarf planet
  6. The center of the solar system
  7. Has the shortest years
  8. Spins on it side
  9. Our Solar system
  10. The hottest season
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  1. The biggest planet
  2. Called the goldilocks planet
  3. Has the longest years
  4. A big ball of gas
  5. Something that orbits something else
  6. Getting smaller
  7. The study of all things to do with space
  8. It orbits Earth
  9. The coldest season
  10. The asteroid belt is between this planet and jupiter

20 Clues: Getting bigger • Getting smaller • It orbits Earth • Spins on it side • Our Solar system • A big ball of gas • The biggest planet • The coldest season • The hottest season • Has the longest years • Has the shortest years • Called the goldilocks planet • The center of the solar system • Was a planet now a dwarf planet • The second closest planet to the sun • ...

Earthquakes and Volcanoes by Eva Cook 2024-01-18

Earthquakes and Volcanoes by Eva Cook crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the scale used to represent energy from an earthquake.
  2. The layer of the earth including the crust and upper mantle
  3. The underground origin of an earthquake
  4. molten rock that flows beneath the Earth's surface
  5. the molten rock that flows out of a volcano
  6. a divet in Earth's crust caused by shifting tectonic plates
  7. The solid center of the earth made of molten nickel and iron
  8. Liquid layer below the mantle and above the innermost layer of the earth
Down
  1. an instrument used to measure earthquake intensity
  2. a scientist who studies earthquakes
  3. the outermost layer of the earth made of solid rock
  4. A mountain with hot magma that builds up pressure to erupt
  5. the rapid shaking of the earth's surface caused by movement of the tectonic plates
  6. mostly solid layer of the Earth, below the asthenosphere
  7. the earth is broken up into fragments called ________ plates

15 Clues: a scientist who studies earthquakes • The underground origin of an earthquake • the molten rock that flows out of a volcano • an instrument used to measure earthquake intensity • molten rock that flows beneath the Earth's surface • the outermost layer of the earth made of solid rock • the scale used to represent energy from an earthquake. • ...

Geology - Informational text 2022-03-08

Geology - Informational text crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Caused by the movement of earth's plates
  2. Person who figures out the cause earthquakes
  3. Process where soil is moved from place to place
  4. Bits and pieces of rock and soil
  5. The book compares earth's core to this
  6. Giant slabs of rock that earth is broken into
  7. Enormous ocean wave
  8. Magma that has oozed out of a volcano
  9. An opening in the earth's crust
Down
  1. Thinnest layer of earth
  2. The layer of earth just beneath the crust
  3. Scientist who studies the earth
  4. Greek who studied earthquakes and volcanoes
  5. Mountain range in India
  6. A metal found in the inner core of the earth

15 Clues: Enormous ocean wave • Thinnest layer of earth • Mountain range in India • Scientist who studies the earth • An opening in the earth's crust • Bits and pieces of rock and soil • Magma that has oozed out of a volcano • The book compares earth's core to this • Caused by the movement of earth's plates • The layer of earth just beneath the crust • ...

SPACE CROSSWORD 2023-11-15

SPACE CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. word that refers to every thing in space
  2. layer of gases that surrounds the earth
  3. the right side of the moon appears more brighter
  4. small rocky bits that move around the sun
  5. closest planet to earth
  6. an natural source that pulls objects towards the earth
  7. a curved path that an object goes around a planet, moon or star
  8. a group of stars that make a pattern or shape in the sky
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  1. largest planet in the solar system
  2. spinning of the earth on its axis
  3. hottest planet in the solar system
  4. the study of the universe and everything in it
  5. chunks of rocks and dust from space
  6. the only planet tilted on its side
  7. 4th planet from the sun
  8. earth natural satellite

16 Clues: closest planet to earth • 4th planet from the sun • earth natural satellite • spinning of the earth on its axis • largest planet in the solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • the only planet tilted on its side • chunks of rocks and dust from space • layer of gases that surrounds the earth • word that refers to every thing in space • ...

Earth, Moon and Sun 2024-02-04

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

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

EMS vocab 2025-03-13

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

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

Geologic Formation of the Marianas 2013-10-24

Geologic Formation of the Marianas crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a violent tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or the Indian Ocean, chiefly during the period from July to October
  2. a scientist who studies volcanoes.
  3. Meridian a meridian of 0 degrees longitude that runs through the original site of the royal observatory at green watch England, and from which other longitude are reckoned east and west.
  4. equatorial ocean regions noted for dead calms and light fluctuating winds.
  5. having died out; no longer active, no longer in existence or use. Animals become extinct when the lass of their kind die.
  6. the science that deals with the earth, the layers of which it is composed.
  7. asleep, inactive.
  8. a fault in which the displacement is largely in the direction of the direction of the strike fault with mostly horizontal displacement .
  9. a person who studies a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in rocks.
  10. an imaginary line north or south of the earth’s equator and parallel to it.
  11. an imaginary line from the North Pole to the south pole at 180 degrees longitude.
  12. loosely, a windstorm with a violent, whirling movement; a storm with strong winds rotating counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere about a moving center of low atmospheric pressure.
  13. an imaginary line around the earth 23- ½ degrees north of the equator.
  14. Time the time scale used for the birth and formation of the earth to the present time.
  15. a small knot or irregular rounded lump.
  16. a very small island, usually associated with a larger island or atoll.
  17. the region between 23 ½ degrees north latitude and 23 ½ degrees south latitude.
  18. a deep trench in the ocean floor about 600 to 100 miles east of the Mariana Islands caused by the Pacific Ocean plate moving down under the Philippine plate.
  19. molten rock material within the earth from which an igneous rock is produced by cooling.
  20. the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place with respect temperature, moisture, violence or gentleness of winds, clearness or cloudless, ect.
  21. the lens of fresh water found underground either sitting on non-porous volcanic rock or floating on seawater.
  22. upper layer of the earth that can be dug or plowed and in which plants can grow
  23. a hill or a mountain composed wholly or in part of ejected material such as lava.
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  1. a submarine mountain rising about the deep-see floor.
  2. an imaginary line around the earth connecting the north pole and the south pole.
  3. the average weather in a particular place over a long period of time.
  4. the molten rock flowing from a volcano or fissure in the earth.
  5. an imaginary line around the earth 23- ½ degrees south of the equator.
  6. the amount of moisture or water vapor in the atmosphere. The relative humidity is the ratio between the amount of water vapor present in the air and the maximum the air could contain at the same temperature.
  7. one of the numerous strike-slid faults between segments of mid-oceanic ridges and rises along which lateral movement of crustal plates occurs.
  8. older volcanic islands that have at one time been covered with water, allowing the island to be covered with coral reefs, and then raised up, exposing the reef.
  9. an island that has the geologic characteristics of a continental land mass.
  10. a volcanic island that has not been covered with coral and raised up.
  11. one of the series of vast segments of thin, mobile blocks that make up the crust of the earth according to the theory of plate tectonics.
  12. Somewhat salty to the taste.
  13. any position of a circle.
  14. the molten region of the earth immediately under the crust.
  15. a circular reef with a lagoon in the center
  16. a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin.
  17. the outer part of the earth composed essentially of crystalline rocks.
  18. a skilled workman or craftsman.
  19. one half of the earth.
  20. the process of wearing away at materials by wind or rain.

43 Clues: asleep, inactive. • one half of the earth. • any position of a circle. • Somewhat salty to the taste. • a skilled workman or craftsman. • a scientist who studies volcanoes. • a small knot or irregular rounded lump. • a circular reef with a lagoon in the center • a submarine mountain rising about the deep-see floor. • the process of wearing away at materials by wind or rain. • ...

Crossword Review 2019-01-25

Crossword Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ,Name of Our Galaxy
  2. ,Earth Centered Model of Solar System
  3. ,The Moon is almost full with the right side illuminated
  4. ,Helped Disprove the Geocentric Model
  5. ,The right side of the Moon begins to show. The Moon is waxing, meaning the part you see is growing larger.
  6. ,The Moon is three-quarters of the way around Earth with the left side illuminated
  7. ,Sun Centered Model of Solar System
Down
  1. ,Another name for an Interstellar Cloud
  2. ,The Moon is just starting to wane, meaning the part you see is getting smaller. and the light is on the left
  3. ,The Moon is now halfway around Earth. You can see all of its lighted side.
  4. ,The lighted side is on the left and has side has almost disappeared. Soon a new Moon will begin the cycle again.
  5. ,The Moon is a quarter of the way around Earth. This is sometimes called a half Moon.
  6. ,Average Length of Distance from Sun to Earth
  7. ,The Opposite of Fusion
  8. ,The moon is between the Sun and Earth. You can't see the lighted half of the Moon.
  9. ,Massive Stars die in a brilliant explosion called a
  10. ,controls a star’s temperature, luminosity and diameter.

17 Clues: ,Name of Our Galaxy • ,The Opposite of Fusion • ,Sun Centered Model of Solar System • ,Earth Centered Model of Solar System • ,Helped Disprove the Geocentric Model • ,Another name for an Interstellar Cloud • ,Average Length of Distance from Sun to Earth • ,Massive Stars die in a brilliant explosion called a • ,controls a star’s temperature, luminosity and diameter. • ...

cameron 2015-03-17

cameron crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what do scientists record earthquakes on
  2. what type of rocks are a trap for oil
  3. a break in the crust of the earth
  4. what is the first type of waves you feel during an earth quake
  5. what type of fault is caused by stretching forces
  6. where do earthquakes start
  7. what type of fault is caused by pushing forces
  8. what is the most inner part of the earth
Down
  1. where the earth quake starts under ground
  2. average amount tectonic plates move each year
  3. what is the cause of a tsunami
  4. where is the closest seismograph station to Mt Gambier
  5. where the earthquake breaks the surface
  6. what is the third type of waves you feel during an earth quake
  7. what is the second type of waves you feel during an earth quake

15 Clues: where do earthquakes start • what is the cause of a tsunami • a break in the crust of the earth • what type of rocks are a trap for oil • where the earthquake breaks the surface • what do scientists record earthquakes on • what is the most inner part of the earth • where the earth quake starts under ground • average amount tectonic plates move each year • ...

Earthquake, tsunami and fault 2023-11-07

Earthquake, tsunami and fault crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is the study of earthquakes.
  2. It is right above the focus on the surface of the earth.
  3. These are the large crustal features formed by the movement of the lithospheric plates of the earth.
  4. Total energy released during an earthquake.
  5. It is the scale used for measuring the magnitude of an earthquake.
  6. It is defined as a solid, rocky part of the earth's crust.
  7. Plates move sideways.
  8. It is characterized by the rapid released of energy from the ______ or underground source.
  9. It is the thickest layer of the earth.
  10. This occurs when plates are compressed.
Down
  1. It is the shaking or trembling of the ground.
  2. It is the amount of shaking people experience or the degree of damage it causes to the area.
  3. Tese are the deep, narrow groove in the ground and ocean floor.
  4. It is the process by which the earth's surface is changed through rock movement.
  5. Lithosphere comes from the word ____________.
  6. Plates move away from each other.
  7. It is the deepest part of the Earth.
  8. A Japanese word means great wave.
  9. It is the most inner layer of the earth.
  10. Plates move away from each other.

20 Clues: Plates move sideways. • It is the study of earthquakes. • Plates move away from each other. • A Japanese word means great wave. • Plates move away from each other. • It is the deepest part of the Earth. • It is the thickest layer of the earth. • This occurs when plates are compressed. • It is the most inner layer of the earth. • Total energy released during an earthquake. • ...

study guide unit 1 ocean world 2019-10-21

study guide unit 1 ocean world crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has largest fleet of research ships
  2. investigates how and why the oceans move
  3. published first ocean text book
  4. the Northern hemisphere is mostly
  5. how much of the earth is water
  6. on most modern water vessels
  7. covers 1/3 of earth
  8. remote research on the physical oceanography of the coastal ocean
  9. uses sat lite to translate your location on earth
  10. long flat nets used to catch schools of fish
  11. study marine organisms
  12. study the history and composition of sea water
  13. Virginia institute of main science
  14. federal agency focused on the condition of the ocean
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  1. discover hydro-thermal vents
  2. part of William and marry
  3. Narraow S shaped
  4. underwater microphone
  5. the study of earth at seas edge
  6. net towed be hide the vessel to catch organisms
  7. Most shallow and small ocean
  8. its called "her deepness"
  9. Confined to southern hemisphere

23 Clues: Narraow S shaped • covers 1/3 of earth • underwater microphone • study marine organisms • part of William and marry • its called "her deepness" • discover hydro-thermal vents • Most shallow and small ocean • on most modern water vessels • how much of the earth is water • published first ocean text book • the study of earth at seas edge • Confined to southern hemisphere • ...

The Geosphere, and Igneous Rocks 2017-10-22

The Geosphere, and Igneous Rocks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. igneous rocks are composed of these chemical compounds
  2. dark coloured fine-grained igneous rock, formed when lava cools
  3. dark coloured coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock
  4. molten rock
  5. outermost layer of the geosphere
  6. mountain formed when magma reaches Earth's surface
  7. living layer of the Earth
  8. liquid layer of the Earth
  9. igneous rock that floats in water
  10. rock layer of the Earth
  11. rocktype formed when magma cools and solidifies
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  1. regular 3D lattice of atoms, found in igneous rocks
  2. name for magma at the Earth's surface
  3. class of igneous rocks, that form at Earth's surface
  4. class of igneous rocks, that form deep below the Earth's surface
  5. gas layer of the Earth
  6. light coloured coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock
  7. dark igneous rock, full of bubbles
  8. innermost layer of the geosphere
  9. middle layer of the geosphere
  10. study of the geosphere
  11. glassy igneous rock

22 Clues: molten rock • glassy igneous rock • gas layer of the Earth • study of the geosphere • rock layer of the Earth • living layer of the Earth • liquid layer of the Earth • middle layer of the geosphere • outermost layer of the geosphere • innermost layer of the geosphere • igneous rock that floats in water • dark igneous rock, full of bubbles • name for magma at the Earth's surface • ...

Appetizer Crossword Israel Finks 2024-12-11

Appetizer Crossword Israel Finks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The shaking of the ground caused by sudden movement in the Earth's crust.
  2. Drift: The slow movement of continents across Earth's surface.
  3. Two times a year when we have the longest day or the longest night.
  4. Tide: When the tide is not very high or low, occurring during the quarter moons.
  5. Ridge: An underwater mountain range where new ocean floor is made.
  6. Tide: When the tide is very high or very low, happening during a full or new moon.
  7. Earth traveling around the sun, taking one year to complete.
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  1. Currents: Heat moves through the Earth's mantle, making the plates move.
  2. One piece of the Earth's surface goes under another into the Earth.
  3. A mountain where melted rock, ash, and gases come out from inside the Earth.
  4. When one object in space moves into the shadow of another.
  5. The regular rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the moon's and sun's gravity.
  6. Spreading: New ocean floor is made at underwater mountains and slowly moves away.
  7. Eclipse: When the Earth is between the sun and the moon, making the moon look dark.
  8. Tectonics: The idea that the Earth's surface is made of large pieces that move.
  9. Earth spinning around its axis, causing day and night.
  10. Two times a year when day and night are the same length.
  11. Eclipse: When the moon is between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light.
  12. A crack in the Earth's surface where movement happens.
  13. An imaginary line that a planet spins around.

20 Clues: An imaginary line that a planet spins around. • Earth spinning around its axis, causing day and night. • A crack in the Earth's surface where movement happens. • Two times a year when day and night are the same length. • When one object in space moves into the shadow of another. • Earth traveling around the sun, taking one year to complete. • ...

Stop, drop, and roll - Or you'll be put in a hole 2021-10-14

Stop, drop, and roll - Or you'll be put in a hole crossword puzzle
Across
  1. separating
  2. hard to break
  3. a long narrow ditch
  4. squished
  5. the innermost part of earth
  6. pushed closer together
  7. part of the earth's interior
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  1. able to deform, not losing toughness
  2. rigid outer part of the earth
  3. ductile part of earth
  4. change
  5. liquid metal
  6. stress
  7. outer most layer of earth
  8. break off, or cause to break off

15 Clues: change • stress • squished • separating • liquid metal • hard to break • a long narrow ditch • ductile part of earth • pushed closer together • outer most layer of earth • the innermost part of earth • part of the earth's interior • rigid outer part of the earth • break off, or cause to break off • able to deform, not losing toughness

Genesis cross word 2024-10-04

Genesis cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What was Adam and Eves second child'd name?
  2. What will happen if you do eat from the middle tree?
  3. What did god end with on the seventh day?
  4. What did the do to all of the earth with languages?
  5. What did god tell Noah to make?
  6. What did god grant Noah after everything during the great flood?
  7. How did god create the first woman on earth?
  8. what did people build and mold?
  9. What did god say he was bringing to the earth to destroy everything?
  10. What where languages doing from the east?
  11. What did god not have during the story of the nations?
  12. What was the most cunning animal God made?
  13. What was the one thing on the earth during the story of the nations?
  14. What is the story of the nations about?
  15. What was the one tree they could not eat fruit from?
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  1. What did Noah do every time God told him to do something?
  2. What did God bring to earth on the second day?
  3. What offerings did cain bring to God?
  4. How many days did god take to create the earth?
  5. What does god mean when he says "dome"?
  6. What excuse did the woman use to defend herself against God?
  7. What was Adam and Eves first child's name?
  8. What did god bring after he created the heavens and earths
  9. What were Adam and Eve embarrassed of when they ate the fruit?
  10. Called this because the there, the Lord confused the speech of all the world.
  11. What did god grant to Cain after he found what he had done?
  12. What was the heart convinced with?
  13. How did god create the first man on earth?
  14. What did Cain do to Abel in the field?
  15. What did the whole world have that was the same?

30 Clues: What did god tell Noah to make? • what did people build and mold? • What was the heart convinced with? • What offerings did cain bring to God? • What did Cain do to Abel in the field? • What does god mean when he says "dome"? • What is the story of the nations about? • What did god end with on the seventh day? • What where languages doing from the east? • ...

biosphere, hydrosphere, amtosphere, and geosphere 2024-03-11

biosphere, hydrosphere, amtosphere, and geosphere crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 3% of earths water
  2. all water on earth
  3. all air and gas on earth
  4. all land on earth
  5. When clouds release water and it falls to the ground.
  6. Air that is moving across the land.
  7. the moving of rocks
  8. The edge between land and a body of water.
Down
  1. breaking up anything by anything
  2. one side of a mountain is green and the other is a Desert
  3. getting deposited in an new area
  4. 97% of earths water
  5. makes up 97% of water on Earth.
  6. A large rock formation protruding from the ground.
  7. all life on earth

15 Clues: all land on earth • all life on earth • all water on earth • 3% of earths water • 97% of earths water • the moving of rocks • all air and gas on earth • makes up 97% of water on Earth. • breaking up anything by anything • getting deposited in an new area • Air that is moving across the land. • The edge between land and a body of water. • ...

Unit 5 Vocab Cards 2019-01-16

Unit 5 Vocab Cards crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Heat transfered through rays or waves.
  2. All the frozen water on Earth.
  3. 2nd lowest layer on Earth`s atmosphere.
  4. Rain, hail, sleet, or snow that falls to the ground.
  5. Energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures.
Down
  1. The condition of Earth` atmosphere at a particular time and place.
  2. Solid, rocky part of the Earth.
  3. Amount of water vapor in air.
  4. All water on Earth.
  5. All living things on Earth.
  6. An object that orbits a star, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit.
  7. Gas to liquid.
  8. Transfer of heat by movement of a fluid.
  9. Liquid to a gas.
  10. Water in the form of gas.

15 Clues: Gas to liquid. • Liquid to a gas. • All water on Earth. • Water in the form of gas. • All living things on Earth. • Amount of water vapor in air. • All the frozen water on Earth. • Solid, rocky part of the Earth. • Heat transfered through rays or waves. • 2nd lowest layer on Earth`s atmosphere. • Transfer of heat by movement of a fluid. • ...

space 2023-11-10

space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mars is 53% _____ than Earth
  2. Neptune is 4 times ______ than earth
  3. Has rings
  4. We live on this planet
  5. Jupiter has 95 _____
  6. Uranus is the colour ____
  7. Uranus is tilted ______
  8. Biggest planet in the solar system
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  1. Closest planet the the Sun
  2. Currently has 2 rovers on its surface
  3. Neptune is the _______ planet in the solar system.
  4. Saturn is the 2nd _______ planet
  5. Earth has ____ moon
  6. This planet is smaller than the moon
  7. Mars has ___ moons

15 Clues: Has rings • Mars has ___ moons • Earth has ____ moon • Jupiter has 95 _____ • We live on this planet • Uranus is tilted ______ • Uranus is the colour ____ • Closest planet the the Sun • Mars is 53% _____ than Earth • Saturn is the 2nd _______ planet • Biggest planet in the solar system • Neptune is 4 times ______ than earth • This planet is smaller than the moon • ...

Water and Ocean 2024-01-10

Water and Ocean crossword puzzle
Across
  1. border of continental crust and oceanic crust
  2. water under ground
  3. warm air over the ocean moves up and cool air over land takes its place
  4. gas changes to liquid
  5. about __ percent of Earth is covered with water
  6. the cycle where water on Earth is continuously recycled
  7. Most fresh water is unusable because it is __.
  8. the ocean floor is mined for sand and ___
  9. flat part of the ocean floor that covers almost 1/2 of Earth's surface
  10. what drives the water cycle
  11. plants release water from their leaves
  12. Because oceans cover so much of Earth, the affect Earth's ___
  13. What percent of Earth's water is fresh water?
Down
  1. solid or liquid water that falls from sky to Earth
  2. mountain ranges on the ocean floor
  3. stream-like movements in the oceans
  4. Salt is removed from water in ___ plants
  5. Where is most of the water on Earth?
  6. the part of the ocean floor you are on when you wade into the water
  7. liquid changes to gas
  8. water with low salt
  9. warm air over land moves up and air over the ocean moves in to take its place
  10. underground lake

23 Clues: underground lake • water under ground • water with low salt • gas changes to liquid • liquid changes to gas • what drives the water cycle • mountain ranges on the ocean floor • stream-like movements in the oceans • Where is most of the water on Earth? • plants release water from their leaves • Salt is removed from water in ___ plants • the ocean floor is mined for sand and ___ • ...

Vocabulary 2013-08-19

Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is the result
  2. where plates crash each other
  3. a couple of mountain range in ocean
  4. where two plates move apart
  5. earth floor
  6. first layer of the earth
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  1. seismic zone
  2. go up because it is to hot and then go down because it is to cool
  3. a couple of mountains cause by a convergent boundary
  4. when one plate gets on top of the other
  5. third earth layer, liquid
  6. second earth layer full of magma
  7. ocean floor
  8. last earth layer, solid
  9. the result of divergent boundaries

15 Clues: ocean floor • earth floor • seismic zone • is the result • last earth layer, solid • first layer of the earth • third earth layer, liquid • where two plates move apart • where plates crash each other • second earth layer full of magma • the result of divergent boundaries • a couple of mountain range in ocean • when one plate gets on top of the other • ...

Astronomy Crossword 2022-06-18

Astronomy Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. collection of gas/dust
  2. crash to earth
  3. mercury,venus,earth,mars
  4. changing direction of earth axis
  5. jupiter,saturn,uranus,neptune
  6. smaller piece of rock and metal
  7. study of the universe
  8. stellar explosion at end of stars life
Down
  1. chunk of ice,dust and rock
  2. plants like pluto,haumea,makemake
  3. revolves around earth
  4. composed of rock and metal
  5. cloud of gas and dust
  6. burn in earths atmosphere
  7. hottest part of sun
  8. study of objects beyond earth
  9. revolves around sun
  10. dark surface spots that are cooler than surrounding area
  11. produces their own light

19 Clues: crash to earth • hottest part of sun • revolves around sun • revolves around earth • cloud of gas and dust • study of the universe • collection of gas/dust • mercury,venus,earth,mars • produces their own light • burn in earths atmosphere • chunk of ice,dust and rock • composed of rock and metal • study of objects beyond earth • jupiter,saturn,uranus,neptune • ...

Introduction to Global Systems 2022-07-05

Introduction to Global Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. any nonliving part of the environment
  2. all the life on Earth
  3. sunlit region near the surface of the ocean
  4. all the organisms living in one enviroment
  5. day to day changes in temperature, precipitation
  6. layer of all the gases that surround Earth
  7. dark ocean zone with no photosynthesis
  8. average temperature, precipitation over time
  9. study of interactions between organisms
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  1. any living part of the environment
  2. biome that has been changed by humans
  3. group of organisms that produce offspring
  4. different populations living in the same area
  5. all the water on, in and around the Earth
  6. solid earth, rocks, continents, ocean floor
  7. gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
  8. wetland formed when a river meets an ocean
  9. regional climate community on land
  10. a group of indivieuals in the same species

19 Clues: all the life on Earth • any living part of the environment • regional climate community on land • biome that has been changed by humans • any nonliving part of the environment • gases that trap heat in the atmosphere • dark ocean zone with no photosynthesis • study of interactions between organisms • group of organisms that produce offspring • ...

Astronomy Crossword 2020-10-08

Astronomy Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The star that is the central body of the solar system, that the planets revolve around. The earth, as well as the other planets, receive our light and heat from it.
  2. A celestial body moving around the sun in orbit, consisting of a nucleus, a coma and a tail.
  3. To move around an axis.
  4. The universe as a whole.
  5. A fiery streak in the sky that passes through the earth’s atmosphere.
  6. The gaseous envelope surrounding the earth and other planets.
  7. The moon, or relating to the moon.
  8. A small rocky body that orbits the sun. There are many found between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars.
  9. A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, seen in the night sky.
  10. The great, unlimited area in which all material objects are located.
  11. The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or other bodies that have mass.
Down
  1. All existing matter and space considered as a whole. It is believed that the universe is at least 10 billion light years in diameter and contains many galaxies. It has been expanding for billions of years, since its creation, The Big Bang.
  2. An instrument used to see distant objects appear nearer, often used to look at planets and stars outside of earth.
  3. A mass of stone and metal that has successfully reached the earth from outer space.
  4. The luminous bodies that appear in the sky at night.
  5. A natural satellite that revolves around the earth monthly. It accompanies the earth for its yearly revolution around the sun.
  6. Of, or relating to the sun.
  7. The obscuration of the light of a satellite when it is blocked by a planet between it and the sun.
  8. A hollow mark formed by a meteorite on impact.
  9. A celestial body that orbits a star.

20 Clues: To move around an axis. • The universe as a whole. • Of, or relating to the sun. • The moon, or relating to the moon. • A celestial body that orbits a star. • A hollow mark formed by a meteorite on impact. • The luminous bodies that appear in the sky at night. • The gaseous envelope surrounding the earth and other planets. • ...

Technology & Engineering Rockets/transportation 2022-10-13

Technology & Engineering Rockets/transportation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an object designed to produce some directional motion when in movement relative to the air.
  2. aviation industry that makes money by transporting people and cargo in airplanes
  3. a vehicular system that produces a force to propel the vehicle from its starting point
  4. the layer that extends from 22 to 50 miles (35 to 80 km) above the earth.
  5. the force that holds or lifts a craft in the air. It is critical for all flight.
  6. space flights that use rockets to place payloads into orbit.
  7. the point at which an orbit comes closest to earth.
  8. the lowest region of space above the earth in which spacecraft and satellites operate.
  9. a space flight that carries human beings into space and returns them safely to the earth.
Down
  1. a type of space travel represented by communication satellites and space shuttles.
  2. rockets with two tanks. One contains the fuel, and the other contains oxygen.
  3. the last layer of space above the earth that blends directly into outer space.
  4. rigid airships with metal frames covered with skins of fabric
  5. the farthest distance away from the earth.
  6. the body of an aircraft that contains the flight crew passenger, and cargo units.
  7. a type of orbit in which a satellite travels the same speed the earth is turning.
  8. rockets that use a powder or spongelike mixture of fuel and oxidizer.

17 Clues: the farthest distance away from the earth. • the point at which an orbit comes closest to earth. • space flights that use rockets to place payloads into orbit. • rigid airships with metal frames covered with skins of fabric • rockets that use a powder or spongelike mixture of fuel and oxidizer. • ...

Science 2021-12-07

Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fills imprint
  2. What has plate Tectonics created
  3. How was the hypothesis viewed?
  4. Earth shakes
  5. What does the Continental Drift Hypothesis prove?
  6. Who is credited for continental Drift?
  7. Outside of middle
Down
  1. One big continent
  2. Shield around the Earth
  3. Middle of earth
  4. Is plate Tectonic movement over?
  5. Can cause earthquake
  6. Layer under Crust
  7. Imprint
  8. Outer skin of earth

15 Clues: Imprint • Earth shakes • Fills imprint • Middle of earth • One big continent • Layer under Crust • Outside of middle • Outer skin of earth • Can cause earthquake • Shield around the Earth • How was the hypothesis viewed? • What has plate Tectonics created • Is plate Tectonic movement over? • Who is credited for continental Drift? • What does the Continental Drift Hypothesis prove?

Earth's Stucture 2017-02-20

Earth's Stucture crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process that the oceanic crust sinks beneath the deep sea trench
  2. the core that surrounds the inner core and is made of iron
  3. The outermost layer of the earth (located in the lithosphere)
  4. when two plates slide past each other
  5. The different parts that form the inside and outside of the earth
  6. consist of two layers (crust and upper mantle)
  7. the theory that the plates have moved over time
  8. the formation of crust
  9. the part of earths crust that forms new seafloor
  10. The innermost layer that consist of nickle and iron
Down
  1. a layer of earth that is located between the crust and the outer crust
  2. the layer that is located inside the lithosphere and allows convection currents to move the plates
  3. the layer of earth that's located below the crust (in the lithosphere)
  4. plates that make up the earths crust (comes in different shapes and sizes)
  5. the thick layer of earths crust that forms large amounts of earth's landmasses
  6. forms a divergent boundary on earths surface
  7. the layer of gas that surround the earth
  8. Plate boundaries that force two plates to separate
  9. a break in the earths crust
  10. When two or more plates come together and collide

20 Clues: the formation of crust • a break in the earths crust • when two plates slide past each other • the layer of gas that surround the earth • forms a divergent boundary on earths surface • consist of two layers (crust and upper mantle) • the theory that the plates have moved over time • the part of earths crust that forms new seafloor • ...

Geologic Formation of the Marianas 2013-10-24

Geologic Formation of the Marianas crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a submarine mountain rising about the deep-see floor.
  2. an imaginary line around the earth connecting the north pole and the south pole.
  3. the molten region of the earth immediately under the crust.
  4. an island that has the geologic characteristics of a continental land mass.
  5. one half of the earth.
  6. older volcanic islands that have at one time been covered with water, allowing the island to be covered with coral reefs, and then raised up, exposing the reef.
  7. a hill or a mountain composed wholly or in part of ejected material such as lava.
  8. any position of a circle.
  9. upper layer of the earth that can be dug or plowed and in which plants can grow
  10. the process of wearing away at materials by wind or rain.
  11. loosely, a windstorm with a violent, whirling movement; a storm with strong winds rotating counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere about a moving center of low atmospheric pressure.
  12. having died out; no longer active, no longer in existence or use. Animals become extinct when the lass of their kind die.
  13. the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place with respect temperature, moisture, violence or gentleness of winds, clearness or cloudless, ect.
  14. an imaginary line north or south of the earth’s equator and parallel to it.
  15. the amount of moisture or water vapor in the atmosphere. The relative humidity is the ratio between the amount of water vapor present in the air and the maximum the air could contain at the same temperature.
  16. one of the numerous strike-slid faults between segments of mid-oceanic ridges and rises along which lateral movement of crustal plates occurs.
  17. a violent tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or the Indian Ocean, chiefly during the period from July to October
  18. a person who studies a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in rocks.
  19. a small knot or irregular rounded lump.
  20. a deep trench in the ocean floor about 600 to 100 miles east of the Mariana Islands caused by the Pacific Ocean plate moving down under the Philippine plate.
Down
  1. equatorial ocean regions noted for dead calms and light fluctuating winds.
  2. a very small island, usually associated with a larger island or atoll.
  3. the lens of fresh water found underground either sitting on non-porous volcanic rock or floating on seawater.
  4. a volcanic island that has not been covered with coral and raised up.
  5. a skilled workman or craftsman.
  6. the molten rock flowing from a volcano or fissure in the earth.
  7. Meridian a meridian of 0 degrees longitude that runs through the original site of the royal observatory at green watch England, and from which other longitude are reckoned east and west.
  8. a circular reef with a lagoon in the center
  9. the average weather in a particular place over a long period of time.
  10. the region between 23 ½ degrees north latitude and 23 ½ degrees south latitude.
  11. an imaginary line around the earth 23- ½ degrees north of the equator.
  12. asleep, inactive.
  13. Time the time scale used for the birth and formation of the earth to the present time.
  14. the science that deals with the earth, the layers of which it is composed.
  15. Somewhat salty to the taste.
  16. an imaginary line from the North Pole to the south pole at 180 degrees longitude.
  17. a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin.
  18. an imaginary line around the earth 23- ½ degrees south of the equator.
  19. a fault in which the displacement is largely in the direction of the direction of the strike fault with mostly horizontal displacement .
  20. a scientist who studies volcanoes.
  21. one of the series of vast segments of thin, mobile blocks that make up the crust of the earth according to the theory of plate tectonics.
  22. molten rock material within the earth from which an igneous rock is produced by cooling.
  23. the outer part of the earth composed essentially of crystalline rocks.

43 Clues: asleep, inactive. • one half of the earth. • any position of a circle. • Somewhat salty to the taste. • a skilled workman or craftsman. • a scientist who studies volcanoes. • a small knot or irregular rounded lump. • a circular reef with a lagoon in the center • a submarine mountain rising about the deep-see floor. • the process of wearing away at materials by wind or rain. • ...

Plate Tectonics Vocab 2023-11-30

Plate Tectonics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. molten rock in the Earth's crust
  2. regions of Earth where living organisms exist
  3. to use again after processing
  4. linear zone where the lithosphere is being pulled apart
  5. relating to ocean depths from 2000-5000 meters
  6. having undergone transformation by heat/pressure
  7. stack of originally linear surfaces that are bent or curved during permanent deformation
  8. oceanic lithosphere and continental recycle into Earth's mantle at convergent boundaries
Down
  1. chemistry of Earth's crust
  2. solid outer part of Earth that includes crust and upper mantle
  3. slowly flowing layer of solid and melted rock formed by heat and pressure; lithosphere floats on this
  4. outermost solid shell of a planet
  5. bottom of sea or ocean
  6. of or relating to the earliest known rocks formed during the PreCambrian Eon
  7. geologist who uses physical principles to study properties of the Earth
  8. subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
  9. innermost geological layer
  10. process of covering the earth with masses of ice
  11. branch of geology studying folding and faulting of Earth's crust
  12. part of a rock formation that appears above the surface

20 Clues: bottom of sea or ocean • chemistry of Earth's crust • innermost geological layer • to use again after processing • molten rock in the Earth's crust • outermost solid shell of a planet • regions of Earth where living organisms exist • relating to ocean depths from 2000-5000 meters • process of covering the earth with masses of ice • ...

Earth's Spheres 2023-09-08

Earth's Spheres crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ ocean currents are driven by wind
  2. Wind, water, etc moving weathered rock to another location
  3. Atmosphere layer that contains ozone
  4. Atmosphere layer closest to ground; where weather occurs
  5. Solid pieces of lithosphere that move around
  6. rocks belong in this sphere of Earth
  7. measure of salt content in water
  8. ______ ocean currents are driven by convection
  9. Middle layer of the geosphere
  10. Sun's heat causes water to move from liquid to gas
  11. Gasses in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping Earth warm
Down
  1. oxygen in the air belongs in this sphere of Earth
  2. lakes belong in this sphere of Earth
  3. Water vapor (gas) changing into liquid
  4. Geologic event created when tectonic plates collide
  5. living things belong in this sphere of Earth
  6. Water moving from the atmosphere to the ground
  7. Hottest atmosphere layer
  8. Gas that makes up most of the atmosphere
  9. Outermost layer of the geosphere
  10. Center layer of the geosphere
  11. Breaking down rock into smaller pieces
  12. Geologic event created when tectonic plates slide past each other
  13. Coldest atmosphere layer

24 Clues: Hottest atmosphere layer • Coldest atmosphere layer • Center layer of the geosphere • Middle layer of the geosphere • Outermost layer of the geosphere • measure of salt content in water • lakes belong in this sphere of Earth • Atmosphere layer that contains ozone • rocks belong in this sphere of Earth • Water vapor (gas) changing into liquid • ...

Seasons, Moon Phases, and Eclipses 2022-09-22

Seasons, Moon Phases, and Eclipses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. month of the winter solstice
  2. about how many days are there between a new moon and a full moon
  3. month of the summer solstice
  4. we can thank the Earth's _____ for the seasons we experience
  5. the rarest type of solar eclipse to see
  6. the name for the darkest part of the moon (or Earth's) shadow
  7. Earth spinning around itself
  8. an occurrence that puts a small section of the Earth in the Moon's shadow.
  9. when the southern hemisphere is tilted _____ from the sun, it experiences winter
  10. an occurrence that puts the moon in the shadow of the Earth?
  11. Earth going around the sun
  12. a time when Earth's days are shortest (or longest)
Down
  1. month of the fall equinox
  2. this much percent of the moon is always lit by the sun
  3. lunar eclipses only happen during this moon phase
  4. a type of solar eclipse that happens when the moon is too far away and so the edges of the sun peeks out from behind the moon
  5. Earth is closes to the sun in this month
  6. the type of lunar eclipse where only a part of the moon is in Earth's shadow
  7. about how many days are required for the Moon to go from on full moon phase to the next full moon phase
  8. when the northern hemisphere is tilted ______ the sun, it experiences summer
  9. month of the spring equinox
  10. solar eclipses only happen during this moon phase
  11. Earth is farthest from the sun in this month
  12. a time when Earth's days and nights are equal in length

24 Clues: month of the fall equinox • Earth going around the sun • month of the spring equinox • month of the winter solstice • month of the summer solstice • Earth spinning around itself • the rarest type of solar eclipse to see • Earth is closes to the sun in this month • Earth is farthest from the sun in this month • lunar eclipses only happen during this moon phase • ...

planets of the solar system 2021-06-10

planets of the solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. each of the four divisions of the year
  2. imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles
  3. force that pulls a body toward earth
  4. angular distance of a body's hour circle east of the vernal equinox
  5. a large body of matter in orbit around the sun or a star
  6. the sun, earth,and moon in alignment
  7. the action of rotating around an axis or center
  8. the point in the orbit of a planet
  9. angular distance of a place east or west
  10. distance from the earth to the sun
  11. celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course
  12. the action or process of moving or being moved
  13. angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator
  14. the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  15. space of partial illumination
  16. meteor that survives its passage through the earth's atmosphere
  17. a small rocky body orbiting the sun
  18. relating to or belonging to a planet or planets
  19. large round object that circles the Earth
  20. action or process of conveying
  21. optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
  22. Earth and other planets revolve around Sun
  23. frozen gases, rock and dust
Down
  1. kind of radiation including different wave lengths
  2. time of new and full moon when the Sun and Moon are in syzygy
  3. center of the earth
  4. the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator
  5. the point in the orbit of a planet
  6. smaller than a regular planet
  7. fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large
  8. moon during the lunar cycle between the new moon and the full moon
  9. celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
  10. an atmospheric phenomenon
  11. moon gets between Earth and the sun
  12. phase between a new moon and a full moon
  13. angular distance of a body north or south of the celestial equator
  14. the star around which the earth orbits
  15. conspicuous configurations of objects or creatures in the sky
  16. period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other
  17. part of a shadow in which all light from a given source
  18. single-stranded sequence of DNA or RNA
  19. a small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor
  20. eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun
  21. alternate rising and falling of the sea
  22. squashed circle with two focus points

45 Clues: center of the earth • an atmospheric phenomenon • frozen gases, rock and dust • smaller than a regular planet • space of partial illumination • action or process of conveying • the point in the orbit of a planet • the point in the orbit of a planet • distance from the earth to the sun • moon gets between Earth and the sun • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • ...

Geography Chapter 1 Crossword 2016-10-09

Geography Chapter 1 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The relationship between distances on the map and on Earth.
  2. Which is the largest country in South America?
  3. The largest continent.
  4. The climate type of most of Asia.
  5. The shape of the land.
  6. A resource shown by a red symbol on the Economic Resources map.
  7. The type of map that shows the boundaries and borders of a country.
  8. The colour that shows a Mediterranean climate.
  9. ... location is the exact location of something.
  10. The ocean surrounded by Africa, Asia and Australia.
  11. The natural surroundings of a place.
  12. The capital city of Chile.
  13. The highest mountain in the world is Mount ...
  14. A round shape like a ball.
  15. The study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments.
  16. What colour shows the highest population density.
  17. A map of Earth in the shape of a sphere.
Down
  1. The line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  2. Lines of ..... measure distance on Earth in a North-to-South direction.
  3. Places that are close to one another and share some characteristics belong to the same ...
  4. A continent that is only one country.
  5. How much above or below sea level a place is.
  6. The capital city of Egypt.
  7. The average weather of a place over a long time.
  8. Lines of .... run from North to South.
  9. Always changing.
  10. Each half of the Earth is called a ...
  11. The canal that joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean.
  12. ... location describes where a place is compared to another place.

29 Clues: Always changing. • The largest continent. • The shape of the land. • The capital city of Egypt. • The capital city of Chile. • A round shape like a ball. • The climate type of most of Asia. • The natural surroundings of a place. • A continent that is only one country. • Lines of .... run from North to South. • Each half of the Earth is called a ... • ...

Geography Chapter 1 Crossword 2016-10-09

Geography Chapter 1 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The largest continent.
  2. The canal that joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean.
  3. Which is the largest country in South America?
  4. The study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments.
  5. The natural surroundings of a place.
  6. ... location is the exact location of something.
  7. ... location describes where a place is compared to another place.
  8. The climate type of most of Asia.
  9. The ocean surrounded by Africa, Asia and Australia.
  10. A resource shown by a red symbol on the Economic Resources map.
  11. The highest mountain in the world is Mount ...
  12. A map of Earth in the shape of a sphere.
  13. The colour that shows a Mediterranean climate.
Down
  1. A continent that is only one country.
  2. How much above or below sea level a place is.
  3. Each half of the Earth is called a ...
  4. Lines of .... run from North to South.
  5. The type of map that shows the boundaries and borders of a country.
  6. Lines of ..... measure distance on Earth in a North-to-South direction.
  7. The shape of the land.
  8. Always changing.
  9. Places that are close to one another and share some characteristics belong to the same ...
  10. The capital city of Egypt.
  11. The line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  12. The relationship between distances on the map and on Earth.
  13. The capital city of Chile.
  14. The average weather of a place over a long time.
  15. What colour shows the highest population density.
  16. A round shape like a ball.

29 Clues: Always changing. • The largest continent. • The shape of the land. • The capital city of Egypt. • The capital city of Chile. • A round shape like a ball. • The climate type of most of Asia. • The natural surroundings of a place. • A continent that is only one country. • Each half of the Earth is called a ... • Lines of .... run from North to South. • ...

Unit 2 Review: Earth and the Solar System 2024-01-24

Unit 2 Review: Earth and the Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A ______eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the sun and the moon
  2. When the moon moves between the sun and Earth
  3. The earth does this on its axis as it orbits around the sun
  4. When left side of Moon is lit
  5. Lunar and solar eclipses don't occur every ____ because the moon's orbit is tilted 5 degrees
  6. The first phase of the moon cycle and moon is unlit
  7. When one object in the solar system moves into the shadow of another object.
  8. The _______ orbit is created by the force of gravity acting on inertia of Earth
  9. When right side of Moon is lit
  10. The _______ tilt is wh we have seasons as we orbit the sun
Down
  1. The last phase of the moon cycle and moon is fully lit
  2. What we call the changes in the moon during its cycle
  3. Periods of time characterized by specific weather patterns and by the length of day and night.
  4. sun’s outer atmosphere
  5. The tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest and an object in motion to remain in motion unless acted on by an outside force.
  6. The earth orbiting the sun and the moon orbiting the earth creates this.
  7. Moon phase is getting smaller
  8. There are this many phases of the moon
  9. Moon phase is getting bigger
  10. The moon appears this color because light from the sun must first pass through a long and dense layer of the Earth’s atmosphere before it reaches the moon
  11. Is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

21 Clues: sun’s outer atmosphere • Moon phase is getting bigger • When left side of Moon is lit • Moon phase is getting smaller • When right side of Moon is lit • There are this many phases of the moon • When the moon moves between the sun and Earth • The first phase of the moon cycle and moon is unlit • What we call the changes in the moon during its cycle • ...

Volcanoes 2022-04-26

Volcanoes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the hot red fluid that comes from a volcano
  2. a mountain or hill that has a crater at the top
  3. to be asleep
  4. where magma is found inside of the Earth
  5. a hole in the earth
  6. to be alive
  7. no longer exists
  8. to explode
Down
  1. a piece of land surrounded by water
  2. one who studies volcanoes
  3. the hot, melted rock inside the Earth
  4. something that is melted
  5. the water that covers most of the Earth
  6. the part of the earth that we live on

14 Clues: to explode • to be alive • to be asleep • no longer exists • a hole in the earth • something that is melted • one who studies volcanoes • a piece of land surrounded by water • the hot, melted rock inside the Earth • the part of the earth that we live on • the water that covers most of the Earth • where magma is found inside of the Earth • the hot red fluid that comes from a volcano • ...

astronomy 2022-05-09

astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Southernmost point of orbital path
  2. the imaginary shell we draw around the Earth which shows how we view objects in space
  3. The time from one vernal equinox to next
  4. the daily progress of the sun and stars across the sky
  5. observation, theory, prediction, observation,
  6. Northernmost point of orbital path
  7. study of the universe
  8. when the moon passes between the Earth and sun, blocking the sun
  9. 23 hours and 56 minutes, the time it takes for the Earth to rotate on its axis
  10. Lies directly over the South Pole of the Earth
Down
  1. The path that the sun makes through the sky
  2. combination of day length and sunlight angle
  3. Lies directly over the North Pole of the Earth, contains the North Star “Polaris”
  4. The twelve constellations the Sun moves through during the year
  5. Projection of the Earth’s Equator into space
  6. caused by the way light from the sun shines or does not shine on the moon
  7. when the earth's orbit blocks the sun from the moon
  8. what we consider a 24-hour day

18 Clues: study of the universe • what we consider a 24-hour day • Southernmost point of orbital path • Northernmost point of orbital path • The time from one vernal equinox to next • The path that the sun makes through the sky • combination of day length and sunlight angle • Projection of the Earth’s Equator into space • observation, theory, prediction, observation, • ...

EMS vocab 2025-03-13

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

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

1 one Yellow one 1 2019-03-06

1 one Yellow one 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no parents
  2. a way to close a shirt
  3. not that one
  4. one of the ten digits on your hand
  5. sure
  6. imaginary lines up and down the earth
  7. imaginary lines around the earth
Down
  1. got it for a good price
  2. more than one ox
  3. related to stealing
  4. the middle of the Earth
  5. not a fact
  6. the next number after ten
  7. the opposite of throw
  8. could not
  9. for sure, without a doubt
  10. how fast
  11. himself, herself, ______
  12. how a round object moves

19 Clues: sure • how fast • could not • no parents • not a fact • not that one • more than one ox • related to stealing • the opposite of throw • a way to close a shirt • got it for a good price • the middle of the Earth • himself, herself, ______ • how a round object moves • the next number after ten • for sure, without a doubt • imaginary lines around the earth • one of the ten digits on your hand • ...

Earthquake Test 2021-01-13

Earthquake Test crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Builds up along the fault line near the plates
  2. A wave of energy that travel through the earth
  3. Instruments to record seismic waves
  4. Convergent boundary
  5. A sudden movement of the ground
  6. The point on the earth surface directly above
  7. A type of seismic wave that moves the ground up & down
Down
  1. a person who studies earthquakes
  2. The point inside the earth along the fault line
  3. A seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground
  4. Energy being released into the earth
  5. Scientific study of earthquakes
  6. A wave that moves along the earths surface
  7. Place that most earthquakes start
  8. A break in the earth crust

15 Clues: Convergent boundary • A break in the earth crust • Scientific study of earthquakes • A sudden movement of the ground • a person who studies earthquakes • Place that most earthquakes start • Instruments to record seismic waves • Energy being released into the earth • A wave that moves along the earths surface • The point on the earth surface directly above • ...