the earth Crossword Puzzles
Solar System 2025-11-04
Across
- the eight planet from the sun
- of or pertaining to sun
- a system of stars
- object made of ice and dust
- the planet that holds life
- Way, the one we live in
- Biggest Planet
- Earth Evil Twin
- bowl shaped on a planet or moon cause by an object
- famous for all its rings
- a rock that burns up in earth atmosphere.
- when one body moves another,
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- of or pertaining to moon
- Giant, large red star
- the path around an object
- rocky object found between Mars and Jupiter
- natural satellite
- the force that pulls an object towards another.
- the layer of gases surrounding a planet
- the red planet
- Dwarf, very dense star
- only planet that spins upside down
- Formally a planet but now a dwarf planet.
- The star at the center of our solar system
- First Planet in solar system
25 Clues: the red planet • Biggest Planet • Earth Evil Twin • a system of stars • natural satellite • Giant, large red star • Dwarf, very dense star • of or pertaining to sun • Way, the one we live in • of or pertaining to moon • famous for all its rings • the path around an object • the planet that holds life • object made of ice and dust • First Planet in solar system • when one body moves another, • ...
Sun, Earth, Moon 2025-03-07
Across
- daylight until 9, hot temperatures, periods of no school.
- a dark area or shape produced by an object coming between rays of light and a surface.
- spin on an axis.
- go around.
- increasing or becoming larger in size.
- daylight until 7, flowers bloom, mild temperatures.
- decreasing or getting smaller in size.
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- made up rock, has water, supports life, 3rd planet from the Sun.
- a million times bigger than Earth, surface is 5,500°C, provides heat and light for Earth.
- has craters, mountains, valleys, no atmosphere, natural satellite to Earth.
- the path that one object in space takes around another object in space.
- the line where the Earth and the sky appear to meet.
- daylight until 5, cold temperatures, sometimes snow.
- daylight until 7, leaves fall, mild temperatures.
14 Clues: go around. • spin on an axis. • increasing or becoming larger in size. • decreasing or getting smaller in size. • daylight until 7, leaves fall, mild temperatures. • daylight until 7, flowers bloom, mild temperatures. • the line where the Earth and the sky appear to meet. • daylight until 5, cold temperatures, sometimes snow. • ...
Maglione's crossword 2020-05-28
Across
- if you are lucky you find it
- if it was closer there would be too much radiation
- the name of our solar sistem
- if you go out you have to get it
- if you look up during teh night you see them
- it is infinite
- under your feet
- the movement of the earth on its axis
- he does experiments
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- the first chimical element of the periodic table
- if you don't have friends you feel like this
- if you want to swim you can go there
- if you want to go out you wear it
- if the sun explodes it becomes this
- if it was smaller and gravity was weaker it wouldn't hold our oceans
- blocks harmful solar radiation
- it covers 70% of the Earth
- at the center of the solar sistem
- it is made of rock and metal
- if the temperature is cold water becames it
20 Clues: it is infinite • under your feet • he does experiments • it covers 70% of the Earth • if you are lucky you find it • the name of our solar sistem • it is made of rock and metal • blocks harmful solar radiation • if you go out you have to get it • if you want to go out you wear it • at the center of the solar sistem • if the sun explodes it becomes this • ...
Space 2016-04-06
Across
- what the planets do to the sun
- laws:how the plants move
- object in space that studies the earth and space
- how much you weigh
- law of universal gravitation:all objects pull on each other
- the dark part of the moon
- effect: use energy from gravitation fields to slingshot an object
- it rotates around the sun
- nova:a ball of light that is a exploding of a big star
- energy: energy that is in motion
- gravity: you are weightless
- of space all of everything
- planets attraction because of their masses
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- comet:fast objects to train astronauts
- energy:energy that is stored
- dwarf: a small star with lots of density
- a rock that orbits the sun
- hole:nothing can escape not even light
- of rocks that fall to the earth sometimes
- of the earth
- how much is in an object
- fall: falling without anything
- motion:an object that falls side ways
23 Clues: of the earth • how much you weigh • laws:how the plants move • how much is in an object • the dark part of the moon • it rotates around the sun • a rock that orbits the sun • of space all of everything • gravity: you are weightless • energy:energy that is stored • what the planets do to the sun • fall: falling without anything • energy: energy that is in motion • ...
GPS 2022-12-13
Across
- global positioning system
- someone who works in space
- geosynchronous earth orbit
- low earth orbit
- some satellites are as big as...
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- to go around
- medium earth orbit
- the first ever satellite
- something that orbits a planet or a star
- a natural satellite
- the largest known space station
- the only planet with a gravitational pull
12 Clues: to go around • low earth orbit • medium earth orbit • a natural satellite • the first ever satellite • global positioning system • someone who works in space • geosynchronous earth orbit • the largest known space station • some satellites are as big as... • something that orbits a planet or a star • the only planet with a gravitational pull
Earth science crossword puzzle 2015-01-14
Across
- What is the resistance a mineral offers to scratching?
- mass per unit volume of a substance usually expressed as grams per cubic centimeter?
- level one of several distinct regions around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are located?
- What is the tendency of a mineral to break along planes of weak bonding?
- A well tested and widely accepted view that explain certain observation facts?
- oxygen tetrahedron What is a structure composed of four oxygen atoms surrounding a silicon atom which constitutes the basic building block of silicate minerals?
- What is the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons for a given element?
- A naturally occurring, inorganic crystalline material with a unique chemical composition?
- Who study of the ocean and oceanic Phenomena?
- scale What is a series of 10 minerals used as a standard in determining hardness?
- Who study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena?
- What is a consolidated mixture of minerals?
- map What is the name that represents Earths surface in three dimensions?
- Interval What is the distance in elevation between adjacent contour line?
- number What is the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom?
- What is the water portion of Earth physical environment?
- bond What a bond that forms when atoms shares electrons?
- What is the kilometer thick layer of Earth?
- What is the distance north or south?
- bond What a bond that forms between negative and positive ions
- What is all life on Earth means?
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- What is the size group of interacting parts that form a complex whole?
- any break or rupture in rock along which no appreciable movement has taken place?
- line What is the name line on a Topographic map that indicates an elevation?
- What is the color of a mineral in powered form?
- What is an atom or a molecule that possesses an electrical charge?
- rock What a rock formed by the crystallization a molten magma
- form What is the external appearance of a mineral as determined by its internal arrangement of atoms?
- Who study of the universe?
- number What is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?
- What is the chemical combination of two or more elements?
- science What is the name for the group of science that deals with Earth and its neighbors in space?
- rock What is a rock formed from the weathered products of preexisting rocks that have been transported, deposited compacted and cemented?
- What does the science that examines Earth its form and composition?
- What is the thin, rocky outer layer of Earth?
- What is the distance east or west?
- What is the appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral?
- bond What is a force that holds together atoms that form a compound?
- bond What a bond that forms when electrons are shares by metal ions?
- What it the innermost layer of Earth?
- A tentative explanation that is tested to determine if it is valid?
- Name the layer of Earth under both the atmosphere and the oceans?
- Any one of numerous minerals that have the oxygen and silicon tetrahedron as their basic
- what is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler parts?
44 Clues: Who study of the universe? • What is all life on Earth means? • What is the distance east or west? • What is the distance north or south? • What it the innermost layer of Earth? • What is a consolidated mixture of minerals? • What is the kilometer thick layer of Earth? • Who study of the ocean and oceanic Phenomena? • What is the thin, rocky outer layer of Earth? • ...
L1 Water in the Atmosphere 2025-02-24
Across
- All living things on Earth.
- The process by which a liquid, such as water, changes into a gas.
- The way that something is divided or spread out.
- A process in many cells where water and carbon dioxide are produced.
- A particle of gas that rises into the atmosphere when water evaporates.
- All water on Earth.
- The act of things coming together and having an effect on each other.
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- The solid part of Earth.
- The process by which a gas changes to a liquid.
- The process by which a liquid turns into a crystalline solid.
- The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere.
- To take in or soak up.
- The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth.
- Water that contains less than 0.2 percent dissolved salts.
- To think quietly and calmly
- A group of actions that end in a certain result.
- To return light, heat, sound, and so on, after it strikes a surface.
17 Clues: All water on Earth. • To take in or soak up. • The solid part of Earth. • All living things on Earth. • To think quietly and calmly • The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth. • The process by which a gas changes to a liquid. • The way that something is divided or spread out. • A group of actions that end in a certain result. • ...
Ocean Currents _WSMSsixthgrade 2024-02-15
Across
- a streamlike movement of water in the ocean
- surface currents carry _________ water from the poles
- currents bounce off or change course because of large landforms
- water nearer the surface becomes more dense and sinks
- dissolving a solid into a liquid
- locations on Earth that is coldest due to less direct sunlight
- location on Earth that is warmest due to direct sunligh
- a current that is driven by the wind and can change the climate of a location
- a current that makes a location warmer despite its latitude location
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- warm water or air rising, cold water or air sinking
- the curving of wind and water due to the rotation of the Earth
- the sun shines on Earth transferring heat energy
- main factor that drives surface currents
- a current that makes a location cold despite its latitude location
- main factor that drives deep currents
- surface currents carry _________ water from the equator
16 Clues: dissolving a solid into a liquid • main factor that drives deep currents • main factor that drives surface currents • a streamlike movement of water in the ocean • the sun shines on Earth transferring heat energy • warm water or air rising, cold water or air sinking • surface currents carry _________ water from the poles • ...
Tata Surya TTS 2024-03-07
Across
- the line that is exactly in the middle of the earth
- was object in the solar system with the biggest gravity
- the name of Mars satelites
- the celestial objects that originate from the remains of the formation of the solar system
- the year with an addition of one day
- The only natural satellite of earth
- ganymede is the one of satellites of this planet
- the planet were human lives
- the hottest planet
- celestial object that orbits mars and jupiter
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- was synonim from astronauts
- the fourth planet closest to the sun
- the fourth biggest planet
- Planet with an atmosphere that has a layered cloud structure
- saturn’s biggest satellite
- largest object in the asteroid belt
- beetween the sun and venus
17 Clues: the hottest planet • the fourth biggest planet • the name of Mars satelites • saturn’s biggest satellite • beetween the sun and venus • was synonim from astronauts • the planet were human lives • largest object in the asteroid belt • The only natural satellite of earth • the fourth planet closest to the sun • the year with an addition of one day • ...
Earth Atmospheric Layers 2022-04-01
Across
- Where the meteors burn
- it takes two hydrogen and one _____ to make water
- A depletion of the protective sun layer
- A moon or machine that orbits the planet
- An aircraft for transportation
- Space rock
- home of the ozone layer
- A chemical found in most chlorine that causes the depletion of the ozone layer
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- The closest layer to earth
- A group of gases surrounding the earth
- The hottest layer
- The layer located in the stratosphere that protects humans from the sun
- The furthest layer from earth
- Highly reactive gases made of three oxygen atoms
- Earth's southernmost continent
- Rain,snow,sleet, and hall
16 Clues: Space rock • The hottest layer • Where the meteors burn • home of the ozone layer • Rain,snow,sleet, and hall • The closest layer to earth • The furthest layer from earth • Earth's southernmost continent • An aircraft for transportation • A group of gases surrounding the earth • A depletion of the protective sun layer • A moon or machine that orbits the planet • ...
Safety Earthing System 2024-05-27
Across
- the possibility of harm or injury
- the planet we live on
- to keep someone or something safe
- covered or saturated with liquid
- to be alive and exist
- the layer of gases surrounding the Earth
- to come into sight
- the solid surface of the earth
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- to go away and not be seen anymore
- without any water or moisture
- likely to cause harm or injury
- to find or discover something
- having a lot of physical power
- the quality of being physically strong
- being protected from harm or danger
- no longer alive
16 Clues: no longer alive • to come into sight • the planet we live on • to be alive and exist • without any water or moisture • to find or discover something • likely to cause harm or injury • having a lot of physical power • the solid surface of the earth • covered or saturated with liquid • the possibility of harm or injury • to keep someone or something safe • ...
Earth science crossword puzzle 2015-01-14
Across
- number What is the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom?
- What is the kilometer thick layer of Earth?
- What is the tendency of a mineral to break along planes of weak bonding?
- bond What a bond that forms when atoms shares electrons?
- Any one of numerous minerals that have the oxygen and silicon tetrahedron as their basic
- What is the appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral?
- What is the distance east or west?
- Who study of the universe?
- science What is the name for the group of science that deals with Earth and its neighbors in space?
- Interval What is the distance in elevation between adjacent contour line?
- What does the science that examines Earth its form and composition?
- number What is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?
- What it the innermost layer of Earth?
- rock What is a rock formed from the weathered products of preexisting rocks that have been transported, deposited compacted and cemented?
- What is the water portion of Earth physical environment?
- scale What is a series of 10 minerals used as a standard in determining hardness?
- What is the resistance a mineral offers to scratching?
- bond What is a force that holds together atoms that form a compound?
- oxygen tetrahedron What is a structure composed of four oxygen atoms surrounding a silicon atom which constitutes the basic building block of silicate minerals?
- What is the color of a mineral in powered form?
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- A naturally occurring, inorganic crystalline material with a unique chemical composition?
- Name the layer of Earth under both the atmosphere and the oceans?
- bond What a bond that forms when electrons are shares by metal ions?
- mass per unit volume of a substance usually expressed as grams per cubic centimeter?
- any break or rupture in rock along which no appreciable movement has taken place?
- What is the chemical combination of two or more elements?
- What is the distance north or south?
- What is an atom or a molecule that possesses an electrical charge?
- What is all life on Earth means?
- Who study of the ocean and oceanic Phenomena?
- What is the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons for a given element?
- A tentative explanation that is tested to determine if it is valid?
- Who study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena?
- map What is the name that represents Earths surface in three dimensions?
- what is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler parts?
- A well tested and widely accepted view that explain certain observation facts?
- rock What a rock formed by the crystallization a molten magma
- level one of several distinct regions around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are located?
- What is the size group of interacting parts that form a complex whole?
- form What is the external appearance of a mineral as determined by its internal arrangement of atoms?
- bond What a bond that forms between negative and positive ions
- What is the thin, rocky outer layer of Earth?
- What is a consolidated mixture of minerals?
43 Clues: Who study of the universe? • What is all life on Earth means? • What is the distance east or west? • What is the distance north or south? • What it the innermost layer of Earth? • What is the kilometer thick layer of Earth? • What is a consolidated mixture of minerals? • Who study of the ocean and oceanic Phenomena? • What is the thin, rocky outer layer of Earth? • ...
Vocabulary Vines Crossword 5-7 2023-08-28
11 Clues: a small universe • examine the chest • study of the earth • heat from the earth • examine small things • a small living thing • examine from far away • write about the earth • makes small sounds bigger • lets you view around corners • math to survey; measure the earth
Bio unit 2 2025-10-02
Across
- type of organism that must eat each other organisms to obtain energy
- sphere of earth all water on earth
- organelle, site of step 2 and 3 of aerobic cellular respiration
- adenosine triphosphate, charged energy storage molecule with 3 phosphate
- sphere of earth, all the gases, surrounding earth
- organelle- site of photosynthesis
- second step of anaerobic respiration, 2 types include alcoholic and lactic acid
- nutrient, forms the back bone for all molecules in living things
- process of breaking down glucose to make ATP, starts with C6H12O6 and O2 and ends with CO2 and H2O
- substance at the beginning of a chemical reaction changes into products
- anything that has mass and takes up space, Make up everything
- type of organism that breaks down biotic compounds into aerobic compound cycles
- first step of aerobic respiration breaks down glucose C6H12O6 into pyruvate make some NADH
- nutrient used in phosphates of nucleic acids and phospholipids of membrane often limited
- describes a situation in which oxygen is not present
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- pigment in chloroplasts used to trap light energy during photosynthesis
- sphere of earth all the soil and rocks on earth
- second step of photosynthesis uses energy in ATP and NADPH to make glucose(C6H12O6) from CO2
- type of organism that is able to make its own food, base of food chain
- describe a situation in which oxygen is present
- sphere of earth. all living things on earth
- third step of respiration NADH and FADH from earlier, reaction are used to make 32 units of ATP
- second step of aerobic respiration, pyruvate is broken down while NADH and FADH2 are making and releasing CO2
- first step of photosynthesis uses sunlight to split H2O and make ATP and NadPH O2 is released
- nutrient used in proteins and nucleic acid must be fixed for living things to often limited
- adenosine diphosphate uncharged energy storage molecule with 2 phosphate
- substance created during a chemical reaction smudge of reactis
- process of using light energy to make glucose starts with CO2 and H2O and ends with C6H12O6 and O2
28 Clues: organelle- site of photosynthesis • sphere of earth all water on earth • sphere of earth. all living things on earth • sphere of earth all the soil and rocks on earth • describe a situation in which oxygen is present • sphere of earth, all the gases, surrounding earth • describes a situation in which oxygen is not present • ...
Earth science crossword puzzle 2015-01-14
Across
- What is the thin, rocky outer layer of Earth?
- bond What a bond that forms when atoms shares electrons?
- number What is the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom?
- scale What is a series of 10 minerals used as a standard in determining hardness?
- What is the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons for a given element?
- What is the kilometer thick layer of Earth?
- Who study of the ocean and oceanic Phenomena?
- A naturally occurring, inorganic crystalline material with a unique chemical composition?
- Who study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena?
- What is the chemical combination of two or more elements?
- rock What a rock formed by the crystallization a molten magma
- A well tested and widely accepted view that explain certain observation facts?
- Name the layer of Earth under both the atmosphere and the oceans?
- What is the water portion of Earth physical environment?
- What is the color of a mineral in powered form?
- Interval What is the distance in elevation between adjacent contour line?
- mass per unit volume of a substance usually expressed as grams per cubic centimeter?
- What is the distance north or south?
- line What is the name line on a Topographic map that indicates an elevation?
- What is all life on Earth means?
- number What is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?
- What it the innermost layer of Earth?
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- science What is the name for the group of science that deals with Earth and its neighbors in space?
- form What is the external appearance of a mineral as determined by its internal arrangement of atoms?
- What is an atom or a molecule that possesses an electrical charge?
- bond What is a force that holds together atoms that form a compound?
- What is the size group of interacting parts that form a complex whole?
- What is the appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral?
- What does the science that examines Earth its form and composition?
- rock What is a rock formed from the weathered products of preexisting rocks that have been transported, deposited compacted and cemented?
- Any one of numerous minerals that have the oxygen and silicon tetrahedron as their basic
- Who study of the universe?
- A tentative explanation that is tested to determine if it is valid?
- What is the distance east or west?
- bond What a bond that forms when electrons are shares by metal ions?
- map What is the name that represents Earths surface in three dimensions?
- What is the resistance a mineral offers to scratching?
- any break or rupture in rock along which no appreciable movement has taken place?
- level one of several distinct regions around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are located?
- What is a consolidated mixture of minerals?
- What is the tendency of a mineral to break along planes of weak bonding?
- oxygen tetrahedron What is a structure composed of four oxygen atoms surrounding a silicon atom which constitutes the basic building block of silicate minerals?
- what is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler parts?
- bond What a bond that forms between negative and positive ions
44 Clues: Who study of the universe? • What is all life on Earth means? • What is the distance east or west? • What is the distance north or south? • What it the innermost layer of Earth? • What is the kilometer thick layer of Earth? • What is a consolidated mixture of minerals? • What is the thin, rocky outer layer of Earth? • Who study of the ocean and oceanic Phenomena? • ...
Vocabulary Vines Crossword 5-7 2023-08-28
11 Clues: a small universe • examine the chest • study of the earth • heat from the earth • a small living thing • examine small things • examine from far away • write about the earth • makes small sounds bigger • lets you view around corners • math to survey; measure the earth
Biology Choice Board 2022-09-28
Across
- reactions - first step of photosynthesis
- - first step in aerobic respiration
- - type of organism that breaks down biotic compounds
- Cycle - second step of aerobic respiration
- - all water on earth
- - second step of aerobic respiration
- - process of turning sun into light
- - charged energy storage with 3 phosphorus groups
- - site of photosynthesis
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- respiration - process of breaking down to make ATP
- - all soil and rocks on earth
- - all living things
- substance at the beginning of a chemical reaction
- - pigment in chloroplasts
- - substance created during a chemical reaction
- reactions - second step of photosynthesis
- - type of organisms
- - sphere of earth, all gases surrounding earth
- - anything that has mass
19 Clues: - all living things • - type of organisms • - all water on earth • - site of photosynthesis • - pigment in chloroplasts • - anything that has mass • - all soil and rocks on earth • - first step in aerobic respiration • - process of turning sun into light • - second step of aerobic respiration • reactions - first step of photosynthesis • reactions - second step of photosynthesis • ...
Planets & Comets, Asteroids and Meteors - by Ethan Canaday 2016-01-27
Across
- ________ effect - the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
- the spinning of the Earth on its axis, day and night (24 hours)
- _______ unit - a unit of measurement equal to 149.6 million kilometers, the mean distance from the center of the earth to the center of the sun.
- objects revolving around the sun that are too small and too numerous to be considered planets
- a chunk of rock or dust in space that comes from comets or asteroids
- the streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere
- the force that pulls an apple to the ground, pulls the moon toward Earth, keeps the planets in orbit and attract objects towards each other
- a ball of ice and dust who orbits around the sun in a long, narrow ellipse
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- - the area in space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids orbit.
- to revolve around another object.
- _______ planet - a planet whose orbit lies within the asteroid belt, i.e., Mercury, Venus, Earth, or Mars.
- the movement of one object around another, Earth around the sun, year; 365 1/4 days
- _______ planet - a large planet that is mainly made up of gases. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are examples of this.
- _______ planet - a planet whose orbit lies outside the asteroid belt, i.e., Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune.
- when a meteoroid burns in the atmosphere and hits the ground
- _______ Galaxy - the galaxy to which Earth and other components of our Solar System belong
- ______ planet – a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals. Also known as the terrestrial planets, which are the four inner planets who orbits closest to the sun.
- any consolidated, large object which orbits a star
18 Clues: to revolve around another object. • any consolidated, large object which orbits a star • when a meteoroid burns in the atmosphere and hits the ground • the spinning of the Earth on its axis, day and night (24 hours) • a chunk of rock or dust in space that comes from comets or asteroids • - the area in space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids orbit. • ...
4th Grade Crossword 2024-08-27
Across
- An area of earth in which many features are similar
- Features created by people
- The study of past events, particularly in human affairs
- Rose Direction marker
- An imaginary line that runs horizontally around the middle of the earth dividing it into two equal halves - the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
- People who study geography
- Imaginary lines that go horizontally east and west around the earth
- A human group
- Features formed by nature
- All the facts or information available about an event or a place
- The study of citizenship
- A way of life
- One person’s way of looking at something. Another person looking at the same thing may not have the same opinion.
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- The study of the earth and all the people who live in it
- A person who studies history and uses clues to learn about the past
- A record of an event written by someone who was not there at the time
- This is historical information passed down by word of mouth.
- A map that shows a past event, time, or geographical situation
- A system of leaders and laws that helps people live safely together in a community, a state, or a country
- A record made by people who saw or took part in an event
- A representation of an area of land in the form of a diagram
- Explains symbols used on a map
- The way people use resources to meet their needs
- Imaginary lines that run vertically north and south around the earth
- A map that shows a two-dimensional representation of an area’s physical features
- A member of a country, state, city, or town
- main directions: north, south, east, and west
- An imaginary line that runs north to south and divides the earth into two equal halves - the western hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere
- A map that shows political divisions such states in a country or countries in a continent
- The study of how people use resources to meet their needs
30 Clues: A human group • A way of life • Rose Direction marker • The study of citizenship • Features formed by nature • Features created by people • People who study geography • Explains symbols used on a map • A member of a country, state, city, or town • main directions: north, south, east, and west • The way people use resources to meet their needs • ...
Science crossword puzzle 2025-07-09
Across
- also known as S-waves are a type of seismic wave that travels through the Earth's interior and cant go fluid
- semi-molten, highly viscous, and ductile layer in the upper mantle and beneath the lithosphere
- relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth
- it was earth 250 million years ago and its a super continent
- a fluid layer situated beneath the mantle and above the solid inner core and about 2270 km thick
- outer most shell of earth and its above asthenosphere
- he shaking of the ground caused by the sudden movement of rock materials below the Earth's surface
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- the outermost solid layer of the Earth and about 5-70 km think
- landmass made up of most or all of Earth's continents.
- the planet's innermost layer, a solid sphere primarily composed of iron and nickel and about 1220 km thick
- It's the largest layer by volume (84%) and mass (67%) of the Earth and about 2900 km thick
- it is divided into four layers. And we live on the crust
- also known as P-waves, are the fastest type of seismic waves generated during an earthquake. And curve in fluid
- its the shorten word for mohorovicic discontinuity
14 Clues: its the shorten word for mohorovicic discontinuity • outer most shell of earth and its above asthenosphere • landmass made up of most or all of Earth's continents. • relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth • it is divided into four layers. And we live on the crust • it was earth 250 million years ago and its a super continent • ...
Ch. 2, Sec. 1 Review - Weather and Climate 2020-10-12
Across
- In water, convection takes place in water _____.
- _____ Circle - found at 66.5 degrees North
- A rise in earth's temperatures - global _____
- As elevation increases, temperature ______.
- Day on which the sun is directly overhead at the Equator - the fall/spring _______.
- In a leap year, an extra day is added to ____.
- Tropic of _____ - found at 23.5 degrees South
- _____ Circle - found at 66.5 degrees South
- One orbit around the sun by Earth - takes 365 and 1/4 days (one year)
- Water that falls to the earth's surface
- The earth completes one ______ every 24 hours.
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- Without the ______ Effect, earth would be too cold for most living things
- Sun's heat is distributed throughout the world by this process.
- Tropic of ______ - found at 23.5 degrees North
- Day on which the sun is directly overhead at the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn - the summer/winter ________.
- Most common form of precipitation
- The star that gives Earth heat
- It is hot all year in the _____ climate zone.
- Air masses are known as ______.
- Condition of bottom layer of earth's atmosphere over a short period of time
- Weather patterns over a long period of time
- It is cool/cold all year in the _____ climate zone.
- Movement of air
23 Clues: Movement of air • The star that gives Earth heat • Air masses are known as ______. • Most common form of precipitation • Water that falls to the earth's surface • _____ Circle - found at 66.5 degrees North • _____ Circle - found at 66.5 degrees South • As elevation increases, temperature ______. • Weather patterns over a long period of time • ...
Science 2022-09-18
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- mounds or small hills made up of sand.
- the wearing away of rocks on the earth's surface by the action of water, ice, wind, and etc.
- sediments that have been deposited by a stream or river.
- outer solid part of the planet.
- a low-lying triangular area located at the mouth of rivers where it meets an ocean
- formed by the chemical and mechanical action of the wind
- its name originated from a french which means "hillock" or small hill.
- study of the flow of matter primarily in the liquid state.
- usually rounded natural elevation of land lower than a mountain.
- formed by various forces of nature
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- hot dense ball of mostly iron and can be found at the deepest layer of earth.
- begins beneath the crust and contains rocks that are much more cooler and brittle.
- located above the outer core and mostly compromised of hot and soft rocks and minerals.
- rise higher than the rest of their surroundings.
- a flat expanse of land that generally does not change much.
- are huge, slow-moving bodies of ice.
- third and the only liquid layer of earth.
- portions of lands elevated thousands of feet above their surroundings
- outermost layer of earth.
- largest layer of earth.
20 Clues: largest layer of earth. • outermost layer of earth. • outer solid part of the planet. • formed by various forces of nature • are huge, slow-moving bodies of ice. • mounds or small hills made up of sand. • third and the only liquid layer of earth. • rise higher than the rest of their surroundings. • sediments that have been deposited by a stream or river. • ...
Space 2014-11-09
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- a big rock traveling around space
- the Earth can fit into ______ approximately 750 times
- The shape of the movement of the earth
- a big pull that brings all near items to a different universe
- has storms that can fit the whole planet inside it twice
- The movement of the earth around the sun
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- the coldest planet
- the first planet to be discovered by telescope
- Has two polar ice caps
- A person who goes to space
- It is not a planet
- Big star giving light to the earth
- a machine that helps astronauts go to the moon
13 Clues: the coldest planet • It is not a planet • Has two polar ice caps • A person who goes to space • a big rock traveling around space • Big star giving light to the earth • The shape of the movement of the earth • The movement of the earth around the sun • the first planet to be discovered by telescope • a machine that helps astronauts go to the moon • ...
Puzzle of earth 2024-01-11
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- daughter of the parent isotope
- the absolute center of our earth
- two tectonic plates sliding against each other
- decay the transformation of a parent isotope to a daughter isotope
- tectonic plates coliding
- the half of the mantle closer to the core
- the Earth's thickest layer
- the half of the mantle closer to the crust
- the Earth's crust continents and country's eddition
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- the transfer of heat within the mantle that moves plate tectonics
- sandwiched between the inner core and the mantle
- shoot off a neutrino decaying
- when a meteor lands on the earth
- using radioactive decay to find the exact age of an object
- parent of the daughter isotope
- the Earth's crust where boats roam
- what we use to find how dense the Earth's core is
- tectonicv plates move apart
- crust of the earth
19 Clues: crust of the earth • tectonic plates coliding • the Earth's thickest layer • tectonicv plates move apart • shoot off a neutrino decaying • daughter of the parent isotope • parent of the daughter isotope • when a meteor lands on the earth • the absolute center of our earth • the Earth's crust where boats roam • the half of the mantle closer to the core • ...
science Crossword Puzzle 2021-03-01
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- The transfer of heat between two objects that are touching.
- Made of three oxygen atoms, it is found in the stratosphere and absorbs UV rays from the sun and protects the Earth from UV radiation.
- The layer of gas that surrounds the Earth. It is made of gas and held close to Earth by gravity
- pressure, The amount of weight that the atmosphere presses down on Earth.
- The transfer of heat through a gas or a liquid. Causes currents where the warm air/liquid rises and the cool air/liquids sinks.
- warming, Gradual rising of Earth’s temperature.
- The horizontal movement of air. The wind blows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
- Transfer of energy in the form of waves or rays. Only a kind of heat transfer that can travel through empty space. It is how the heat from the sun reaches Earth.
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- The second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. Airplanes fly in the lower part of the stratosphere and it is where the Ozone Layer is found.
- An instrument that measures wind direction.
- An instrument that measures wind speed
- A band of wind that is always blowing. It is high up in the atmosphere. It moves fast between 120 -250 miles per hour. From at the boundaries between hot and cold air masses.
- an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure; used in forecasting weather
- greenhouse effect, The warming of the Earth’s surface by the air above it. “Greenhouse Gases” (carbon dioxide water vapor and methane) trap energy from the sun. It keeps the heat in; insulating the Earth.
- A chemical used as a propellant in aerosol cans that depletes the ozone layer.
- rain, Transfer of energy in the form of waves or rays. ONly kind of heat transfer that can travel through empty space. It is how the heat from the sun reaches Earth.
16 Clues: An instrument that measures wind speed • An instrument that measures wind direction. • warming, Gradual rising of Earth’s temperature. • The transfer of heat between two objects that are touching. • pressure, The amount of weight that the atmosphere presses down on Earth. • an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure; used in forecasting weather • ...
Geography - Map Skills 2024-07-15
10 Clues: Bodies of water • Largest continent • Smallest continent • Shape of the Earth • 3D map of the Earth • Massive pieces of land • Different of continents • Different ends of the Earth • Different sections of the Earth • Imaginary line across the Earth
chapter 7&8 review 2019-01-29
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- a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness from a catastrophic explosion
- it rained for 10 million years to create
- is the smallest in size
- OCEAN IS the warmest and is the trade route between Africa and Asia
- AREA looks similar to wedges by dividing the area into equal sections
- most accurate representation of the features of the earth
- GIANT a very large star of high luminosity and low surface temperature
- PROJECTION most commonly seen in classrooms, have become extremely accurate due to technology
- In 1955 who established major boundaries
- a cloud of gas and dust in outer space
- OCEAN Is THE second largest, the major shipping, and connects the polar ocean waters.
- AMERICA what includes all countries south of panama
- large bodies of water some are enclosed lakes
- What continuous land mass that includes Europe and Asia
- which planet was form 4.5 4.6 billion years ago
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- 4.5% is cover in ice
- OCEAN Is the largest in size.
- release or give off as a gas or vapor
- can a ship be successful by travelling the world ocean waters
- a person who draws or produces maps
- ENERGY Why do star tinkle
- WAY earth belongs to what galaxy
- continents of the south pole
- MILE a unit used in measuring distances at sea
- 70.8% of the earth is…
- enters and exits the north and south poles
- 1 nautical mile per hour
- what covers about .10 of the earth
- OCEAN Is the smallest coldest, and is also known as the northern sea
- is the word ocean basins connected
30 Clues: 4.5% is cover in ice • 70.8% of the earth is… • is the smallest in size • 1 nautical mile per hour • ENERGY Why do star tinkle • continents of the south pole • OCEAN Is the largest in size. • WAY earth belongs to what galaxy • what covers about .10 of the earth • is the word ocean basins connected • a person who draws or produces maps • release or give off as a gas or vapor • ...
GLOBAL SYSTEMS 2014-10-15
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- All the water on Earth.
- layer of the atmosphere that burns meteorites
- A phase of matter which is firm and stable in shape.
- The action or process of depositing a substance out of a solution.
- The chemical element with atomic number 6, a non-metal which has two main forms (diamond and graphite) and which also occurs in impure form in coal, charcoal and soot.
- All life on earth, including man, and all organisms.
- A gaseous sphere that envelops the Earth.
- The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist on its own.
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- A phase of matter which is a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume.
- A phase of matter which is an air-like fluid substance which expands freely to fill any space available, irrespective of its quantity.
- The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to absorb nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
- The negative ion in CaCO3
- The Earth's solid surface, often called crust on the Earth.
- Crust The top layer of Earth. (2 words: First word 11 letters and second word 5 letters)
- The chemical element with atomic number 15, a poisonous, combustible non-metal.
- The motion of warm material that rises, cools off, and sinks again, producing a continuous circulation of material and transfer of heat.
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- Liquid which forms the seas, lakes, rivers and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
- The chemical element with atomic number 7, a colourless, odourless unreactive gas that forms about 78 per cent of the earth's atmosphere.
- An example of a body of water that covers 71% of Earth's surface
20 Clues: All the water on Earth. • The negative ion in CaCO3 • A gaseous sphere that envelops the Earth. • layer of the atmosphere that burns meteorites • A phase of matter which is firm and stable in shape. • All life on earth, including man, and all organisms. • An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • ...
Rock crossword puzzle 2021-01-11
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- Hot liquid cooling INSIDE the earth
- outer layer of the earth
- Igneous rock formed from lava that erupted onto Earths surface.
- rocks are changed as a result of exposure to intense heat and/or pressure
- Banded/layered
- not banded or layered
- Generally for from the compaction and cementation of sediments
- Igneous rock that formed from magma that hardened beneath the surface of the Earth
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- the particles of a mineral or other rocks that make up a rock.
- the look and feel of a surface
- Hot liquid the cools OUTSIDE the earth
- process through which minerals dissolve in water Glue sediments together over time
- Forms from cooling and solidification of lava or magma
- process by which sediments harden by the pressure of their own weight
- scientist that studies rocks
15 Clues: Banded/layered • not banded or layered • outer layer of the earth • scientist that studies rocks • the look and feel of a surface • Hot liquid cooling INSIDE the earth • Hot liquid the cools OUTSIDE the earth • Forms from cooling and solidification of lava or magma • the particles of a mineral or other rocks that make up a rock. • ...
Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes structure 2025-07-15
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- The rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
- The largest continent on Earth.
- The typical form of many volcanoes.
- The top or peak of a mountain or volcano.
- A large continuous area of land on Earth.
- The theory explaining the movement of Earth's crustal plates.
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- Openings in Earth's surface where volcanic material escapes.
- A word describing the threat posed by natural disasters.
- Fine particles ejected by volcanic eruptions.
- Molten rock that flows out of a volcano onto Earth's surface.
- A sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movement.
- Molten rock beneath Earth's surface.
- A mountain that erupts lava, gases, and ash.
- Solid mineral material forming Earth's surface.
- The supercontinent or "all earth" that existed millions of years ago.
15 Clues: The largest continent on Earth. • The typical form of many volcanoes. • Molten rock beneath Earth's surface. • The top or peak of a mountain or volcano. • A large continuous area of land on Earth. • A mountain that erupts lava, gases, and ash. • Fine particles ejected by volcanic eruptions. • Solid mineral material forming Earth's surface. • ...
chapter 7&8 review 2019-01-29
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- is the word ocean basins connected
- OCEAN IS the warmest and is the trade route between Africa and Asia
- what covers about .10 of the earth
- a cloud of gas and dust in outer space
- a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness from a catastrophic explosion
- a person who draws or produces maps
- 70.8% of the earth is…
- most accurate representation of the features of the earth
- OCEAN Is the smallest coldest, and is also known as the northern sea
- continents of the south pole
- 1 nautical mile per hour
- In 1955 who established major boundaries
- MILE a unit used in measuring distances at sea
- it rained for 10 million years to create
- AMERICA what includes all countries south of panama
- GIANT a very large star of high luminosity and low surface temperature
- OCEAN Is the largest in size.
- large bodies of water some are enclosed lakes
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- PROJECTION most commonly seen in classrooms, have become extremely accurate due to technology
- ENERGY Why do star tinkle
- AREA looks similar to wedges by dividing the area into equal sections
- 4.5% is cover in ice
- release or give off as a gas or vapor
- is the smallest in size
- What continuous land mass that includes Europe and Asia
- WAY earth belongs to what galaxy
- OCEAN Is THE second largest, the major shipping, and connects the polar ocean waters.
- can a ship be successful by travelling the world ocean waters
- which planet was form 4.5 4.6 billion years ago
- enters and exits the north and south poles
30 Clues: 4.5% is cover in ice • 70.8% of the earth is… • is the smallest in size • 1 nautical mile per hour • ENERGY Why do star tinkle • continents of the south pole • OCEAN Is the largest in size. • WAY earth belongs to what galaxy • is the word ocean basins connected • what covers about .10 of the earth • a person who draws or produces maps • release or give off as a gas or vapor • ...
Kali's Space Crossword 2025-05-16
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- A triple star system held together by gravity
- In the core of a star, the star fuses ___ and helium together
- The constellation of a lion is called this
- A galaxy known as Messier 31 and is 2.5 million light years away
- A massive object in space that doesn't let anything escape it even light
- Something that creates energy through nuclear fission
- A constellation within the Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear
- A region of the solar system beyond Neptune, has lots of comets, dwarf planets, and other small objects
- A spiral galaxy that contains our galaxy
- The international space station takes this long to orbit around the Earth
- A planet in our solar system, we live on it
- Otherwise known as the north star
- A telescope that orbits the Earth, named after Edwin Hubble
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- ISS is short for this, many astronauts have been inside this
- Pictures that we see in the stars are called this
- Something with billions of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
- Something sent into space to collect information or for communication
- A space probe that NASA launched, part of the voyager program
- Earth and Mars are types of these
- You can use this to find a planets size density, and gravitational influence
- The force that pulls objects together
- The Earth takes 365 days to ___ around the sun
- An astronomical unit equal to the distance light travels in one year
- An objects resistance to a change in motion
- A large cloud of dust and gas in space
- The brightest star in the night sky
26 Clues: Earth and Mars are types of these • Otherwise known as the north star • The brightest star in the night sky • The force that pulls objects together • A large cloud of dust and gas in space • A spiral galaxy that contains our galaxy • The constellation of a lion is called this • An objects resistance to a change in motion • A planet in our solar system, we live on it • ...
Astronomy 2025-11-11
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- hole A region in space with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape it.
- The amount of matter in an object; it does not change based on location.
- effect The change in wavelength or frequency of a wave as the source moves toward or away from an observer.
- A model of the solar system where Earth is at the center.
- Bang Theory The scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, starting from a single point and expanding over time.
- nebula A cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born.
- A model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center.
- dwarf A small, dense star that remains after a star has exhausted its fuel.
- The force that pulls objects toward each other.
- galaxy A type of galaxy with a flat, rotating disk and spiral arms.
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- brightness How bright a star truly is, regardless of its distance from Earth.
- brightness How bright a star appears to an observer on Earth.
- The process of small particles coming together to form larger objects, like planets or stars.
- To move in a path around another object, like Earth around the Sun.
- A massive explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle.
- The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space.
- diagram A graph that shows the relationship between a star's brightness and temperature.
- galaxy A type of galaxy shaped like an oval or football.
- The force of gravity acting on an object's mass; it can change depending on location.
- To spin on an axis, like Earth spinning once every 24 hours.
20 Clues: The force that pulls objects toward each other. • galaxy A type of galaxy shaped like an oval or football. • A model of the solar system where Earth is at the center. • A massive explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle. • A model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center. • To spin on an axis, like Earth spinning once every 24 hours. • ...
test review 2019-01-29
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- a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness from a catastrophic explosion
- AMERICA what includes all countries south of panama
- OCEAN Is the largest in size.
- What continuous land mass that includes Europe and Asia
- OCEAN IS the warmest and is the trade route between Africa and Asia
- 4.5% is cover in ice
- release or give off as a gas or vapor
- it rained for 10 million years to create
- a person who draws or produces maps
- ENERGY Why do star tinkle
- In 1955 who established major boundaries
- most accurate representation of the features of the earth
- MILE a unit used in measuring distances at sea
- WAY earth belongs to what galaxy
- large bodies of water some are enclosed lakes
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- enters and exits the north and south poles
- 1 nautical mile per hour
- OCEAN Is the smallest coldest, and is also known as the northern sea
- is the smallest in size
- PROJECTION most commonly seen in classrooms, have become extremely accurate due to technology
- what covers about .10 of the earth
- OCEAN Is THE second largest, the major shipping, and connects the polar ocean waters.
- continents of the south pole
- 70.8% of the earth is…
- can a ship be successful by travelling the world ocean waters
- AREA looks similar to wedges by dividing the area into equal sections
- which planet was form 4.5 4.6 billion years ago
- GIANT a very large star of high luminosity and low surface temperature
- a cloud of gas and dust in outer space
- is the word ocean basins connected
30 Clues: 4.5% is cover in ice • 70.8% of the earth is… • is the smallest in size • 1 nautical mile per hour • ENERGY Why do star tinkle • continents of the south pole • OCEAN Is the largest in size. • WAY earth belongs to what galaxy • what covers about .10 of the earth • is the word ocean basins connected • a person who draws or produces maps • release or give off as a gas or vapor • ...
Layers of the Earth 2023-02-07
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- The second layer of the earth. It is made of oxygen, silicon, and magnesium.
- How thick the outer core is.
- The part of earth made up of the crust and upper mantle.
- The part of earth made up of the lower mantle.
- The mantle's consistency is comparable to ______ ______.
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- How thick the crust can be.
- How thick the mantle is.
- The top layer of the earth. It is made out of calcium and sodium.
- The deepest layer of the earth. It is made of iron and nickel.
- How thick the inner core is.
- The third layer of the earth. It is made of iron and nickel.
11 Clues: How thick the mantle is. • How thick the crust can be. • How thick the inner core is. • How thick the outer core is. • The part of earth made up of the lower mantle. • The part of earth made up of the crust and upper mantle. • The mantle's consistency is comparable to ______ ______. • The third layer of the earth. It is made of iron and nickel. • ...
Bryan WATER & WEATHER 2022-04-07
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- small ice cristals that fall
- the water sphere of earth
- water go's around in this
- the rock sphere of earth
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- spining towers of air
- particles of sand make these
- the air sphere of earth
- when water rises in the state of gas
- how fast molicules move in an item
- the air that moves
- the life sphere of earth
- hard pieces of ice that fall
12 Clues: the air that moves • spining towers of air • the air sphere of earth • the life sphere of earth • the rock sphere of earth • the water sphere of earth • water go's around in this • small ice cristals that fall • particles of sand make these • hard pieces of ice that fall • how fast molicules move in an item • when water rises in the state of gas
Vachan Kumar M V 2 year mechanical engineering 2022-10-02
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- researcher
- part of a building where goods or services are sold.
- an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth
- the natural satellite of the earth,
- large waves.
- room containing collections of books,
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- in particular one providing higher education
- a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea.
- Indian space agency,
- the star round which the earth orbits.
- the planet on which we live
- airspace
12 Clues: airspace • researcher • large waves. • Indian space agency, • the planet on which we live • the natural satellite of the earth, • room containing collections of books, • the star round which the earth orbits. • in particular one providing higher education • an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth • part of a building where goods or services are sold. • ...
Earth Atmospheric Layers 2022-04-01
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- Where the meteors burn
- it takes two hydrogen and one _____ to make water
- A depletion of the protective sun layer
- A moon or machine that orbits the planet
- An aircraft for transportation
- Space rock
- home of the ozone layer
- A chemical found in most chlorine that causes the depletion of the ozone layer
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- The closest layer to earth
- A group of gases surrounding the earth
- The hottest layer
- The layer located in the stratosphere that protects humans from the sun
- The furthest layer from earth
- Highly reactive gases made of three oxygen atoms
- Earth's southernmost continent
- Rain,snow,sleet, and hall
16 Clues: Space rock • The hottest layer • Where the meteors burn • home of the ozone layer • Rain,snow,sleet, and hall • The closest layer to earth • The furthest layer from earth • Earth's southernmost continent • An aircraft for transportation • A group of gases surrounding the earth • A depletion of the protective sun layer • A moon or machine that orbits the planet • ...
Earth Atmospheric Layers 2022-04-01
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- Where the meteors burn
- it takes two hydrogen and one _____ to make water
- A depletion of the protective sun layer
- A moon or machine that orbits the planet
- An aircraft for transportation
- Space rock
- home of the ozone layer
- A chemical found in most chlorine that causes the depletion of the ozone layer
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- The closest layer to earth
- A group of gases surrounding the earth
- The hottest layer
- The layer located in the stratosphere that protects humans from the sun
- The furthest layer from earth
- Highly reactive gases made of three oxygen atoms
- Earth's southernmost continent
- Rain,snow,sleet, and hall
16 Clues: Space rock • The hottest layer • Where the meteors burn • home of the ozone layer • Rain,snow,sleet, and hall • The closest layer to earth • The furthest layer from earth • Earth's southernmost continent • An aircraft for transportation • A group of gases surrounding the earth • A depletion of the protective sun layer • A moon or machine that orbits the planet • ...
Geosphere Review 2023-02-13
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- a feature on the surface of Earth such as a coastline, dune or mountain.
- a type of igneous rock that is formed from lava.
- a molten mixture of rock-forming substances, gases and water from the mantle.
- liquid magma that reaches the surface.
- a dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of the Earth.
- the layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface.
- the process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered particles of rock and soil.
- a weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface.
- the shape of the land determined by elevation, relief and landforms.
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- a type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.
- a landform with high elevation and high relief.
- a type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is change by heat, pressure or chemical reactions.
- vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
- a type of igneous rock that is formed from magma.
- a type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface.
- the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core.
- a hill of sand piled up high by the wind.
- a layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.
- a series of processes on the surface and inside Earth that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another.
19 Clues: liquid magma that reaches the surface. • a hill of sand piled up high by the wind. • a landform with high elevation and high relief. • a type of igneous rock that is formed from lava. • a type of igneous rock that is formed from magma. • the layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface. • a weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface. • ...
anaya's crossword 2021-04-20
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- _ means life
- water is converted from its liquid state to the
- _means air
- _ means ground
- water vapor is changed back into liquid water
- water that falls from the atmosphere
- state
- 3% of earth
- 75% water and 25% land makes up...
- when water flows along the surface into lakes, rivers and streams
- plants use water to help make energy, and they also lose some water to the surrounding air
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- what CANNOT be directly absorbed by plants and animals
- what can bacteria change into that plants absorb
- what's the cycle process where water moves above, on, and below the Earth's surface
- carbon moves from the atmosphere to plants
- carbon moves from living things to the atmosphere
- water can absorb into the ground and become...
- 97% of the earth
- carbon moves from plants to animals
- _ means water
- earth is divided into _ spheres
21 Clues: state • _means air • 3% of earth • _ means life • _ means water • _ means ground • 97% of the earth • earth is divided into _ spheres • 75% water and 25% land makes up... • carbon moves from plants to animals • water that falls from the atmosphere • carbon moves from the atmosphere to plants • water vapor is changed back into liquid water • water can absorb into the ground and become... • ...
Space 2016-04-06
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- a rock that orbits the sun
- the dark part of the moon
- fall: falling without anything
- it rotates around the sun
- of rocks that fall to the earth sometimes
- energy:energy that is stored
- object in space that studies the earth and space
- what the planets do to the sun
- how much you weigh
- law of universal gravitation:all objects pull on each other
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- energy: energy that is in motion
- hole:nothing can escape not even light
- of space all of everything
- of the earth
- motion:an object that falls side ways
- effect: use energy from gravitation fields to slingshot an object
- dwarf: a small star with lots of density
- planets attraction because of their masses
- comet:fast objects to train astronauts
- gravity: you are weightless
- nova:a ball of light that is a exploding of a big star
- how much is in an object
- laws:how the plants move
23 Clues: of the earth • how much you weigh • how much is in an object • laws:how the plants move • the dark part of the moon • it rotates around the sun • of space all of everything • a rock that orbits the sun • gravity: you are weightless • energy:energy that is stored • fall: falling without anything • what the planets do to the sun • energy: energy that is in motion • ...
Plate Tectonics 2024-09-25
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- The outermost layer of the earth
- The point of origin of an earthquake
- Huge wave caused by sudden plate movement
- the layer of hot and solid material between Earth's crust and core
- Continents have moved to a different place
- Vibration from underground movement
- A deep valley formed because of plate movement
- Melted rock on Earth’s surface
- A break in the earth's crust
- bending of rock layers
- A person who studies the properties of the earth
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- When plates meet and one slides under or over
- When plates crash into one another
- innermost layer of the earth, very hot
- When plates slide past each other
- An opening in the earth's crust where gases erupt
- Two tectonic plates are pulling apart
- Supercontinent
- How major landforms are created due to movement
- When molten adds new crust to the ocean floor
20 Clues: Supercontinent • bending of rock layers • A break in the earth's crust • Melted rock on Earth’s surface • The outermost layer of the earth • When plates slide past each other • When plates crash into one another • Vibration from underground movement • The point of origin of an earthquake • Two tectonic plates are pulling apart • innermost layer of the earth, very hot • ...
Word part 1 2022-02-09
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- very bold, unusual, and startling.
- a change from one system or situation to another
- To ———— the future
- see
- an order or principle that must be obeyed
- the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
- speak
- relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth
- earth
- sound
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- the physics of the earth.
- a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
- based on or derived from the physical features of an area.
- a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.
- High class or stylish
- a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
- relating to, or consisting of, edicts
- not deterred by danger or pain; brave
- heat
19 Clues: see • heat • speak • earth • sound • To ———— the future • High class or stylish • the physics of the earth. • very bold, unusual, and startling. • relating to, or consisting of, edicts • not deterred by danger or pain; brave • an order or principle that must be obeyed • a change from one system or situation to another • a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source. • ...
the layers of the earth(note: there are no spaces between the words) 2017-10-19
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- the liquid, molten layer that surrounds the inner core
- the outermost & thinnest layer of the earth
- the amount of force applied to something
- waves of vibrations from the center of the earth that produce earthquakes
- Small, aquatic reptiles that lived in freshwater and lived when Pangea was around
- the rigid layer that lies just below the crust
- Any movement of matter that results from differences in matter
- The theory that explains how tectonic plates move
- a plastic, slow moving layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere moves
- The thickest layer of the earth that lies between the core & the crust
- the ratio of the mass of the substance to the volume of the substance
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- the strong, lower part of the mantle
- the resistance of gas or liquid to flow
- The process by which new oceanic crust forms as magma, rises toward the surface, & solidifies
- Pieces of the lithosphere that move on top of the asthenosphere
- the densest, most pressured layer, the center of the earth
- A supercontinent that was made of the continents we know today
- drift:Alfred wegener's hypothesis that the continents are slowly moving and were once a supercontinent called Pangea
- a substance made of atoms of two or more different elements
- a measure of the kinetic energy of the particles in an object
20 Clues: the strong, lower part of the mantle • the resistance of gas or liquid to flow • the amount of force applied to something • the rigid layer that lies just below the crust • The theory that explains how tectonic plates move • the outermost & thinnest layer of the earth • the liquid, molten layer that surrounds the inner core • ...
Plate Tectonics 2013-02-19
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- The very center of the Earth.
- The 'super continent' that existed 200 billion years ago.
- The spot at a divergent boundary where hot magma rises from the mantle and cools on the surface.
- The layer of the Earth that contains the Upper Manlte and the Lower crust.
- The zone at a convergent boundary where a plate is being destroyed.
- The theory most scientists believe now where the Earth consists of several plates on it's crust that are always moving.
- The part of the mantle where convection currents occur.
- The type of plate that contains the planet's oceans.
- The type of boundary where two plates are moving away from one another.
- The type of plate that contains a continent.
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- The Earthquake intensity scale based on observation.
- The type of heat transfer used in the mantle.
- The type of boundary where two plates rub against one another, ofen causing an earthquake.
- The idea that the continents were once one but have gradually moved apart.
- Pieces of the Earth's Crust that float around on the mantle.
- The outer layer of Earth.
- The type of boundary where two plates are moving towards one another.
- The scientist who first proposed the idea of continental drift.
- The Earthquake intensity scale based on the measurement of instruments.
- The material that makes up most of the core.
20 Clues: The outer layer of Earth. • The very center of the Earth. • The type of plate that contains a continent. • The material that makes up most of the core. • The type of heat transfer used in the mantle. • The Earthquake intensity scale based on observation. • The type of plate that contains the planet's oceans. • The part of the mantle where convection currents occur. • ...
Unit 6 2025-05-07
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- The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered particles of rock and soil.
- When something is crushed together or compressed
- solid pieces of material that come from rocks or the remains of organisms; earth materials deposited by erosion.
- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of Earth
- the binding together of particles or other things by cement.
- Rock:A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the Earth's surface.
- Rock:A type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.
- fluid or semi fluid material below or within the earth's crust from which lava and other igneous rock is formed on cooling.
- molten rock that issues from a volcano or from a fissure in the surface of a planet (such as earth) or moon
- Cycle: A series of processes on the surface and inside Earth that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another.
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- that covers or surrounds something else
- naturally occurring solid that can form by inorganic processes and that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
- Rock: A specific process that some rocks undergo when heat and pressure changes them
- crust:the relatively thick part of the earth's crust that forms the large landmasses. It is generally older and more complex than the oceanic crust.
- the outermost solid shell of a planet or moon
- science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
- core:A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.
- process of settling or being deposited as a sediment.
- core: the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, primarily composed of iron and nickel
- crust:the relatively thin part of the earth's crust which underlies the ocean basins. It is geologically young compared with the continental crust and consists of basaltic rock overlain by sediments.
20 Clues: that covers or surrounds something else • the outermost solid shell of a planet or moon • When something is crushed together or compressed • process of settling or being deposited as a sediment. • the binding together of particles or other things by cement. • breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of Earth • ...
World Geography Crossword Puzzle #1 2021-08-19
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- plate- an enormous moving piece that forms the earth's crust
- study of distribution and interaction physical and human features of the earth
- of fire- a zone around the rim of the Pacific Ocean where most active volcanoes are found
- location- the exact place where a geographic feature is found
- the imaginary line that divides the north and south halves of the earth
- imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator
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- imaginary lines that go around the earth over the poles
- the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth
- location- a place in relation to other places around it
- a device that measure the size of an earthquake
- each half of the earth
- meridian- imaginary line that divides the east and west halves of the earth
12 Clues: each half of the earth • a device that measure the size of an earthquake • imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator • imaginary lines that go around the earth over the poles • location- a place in relation to other places around it • plate- an enormous moving piece that forms the earth's crust • location- the exact place where a geographic feature is found • ...
Earth Layers 2021-10-19
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- the solid, plastic layer of the earth
- outer core is the liquid layer of Earth’s
- the central part of Earth below the mantle
- the layer of rock between the Earth’s crust{crust}
- the series of processes in which rock forms
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- the thin and solid outermost layer of Earth
- a naturally formed, inorganic solid
- The __ is the solid, dense center[earth}
- the strong, lower part of the mantle
- the solid, outer layer of Earth
- the movement of matter
11 Clues: the movement of matter • the solid, outer layer of Earth • a naturally formed, inorganic solid • the strong, lower part of the mantle • the solid, plastic layer of the earth • The __ is the solid, dense center[earth} • outer core is the liquid layer of Earth’s • the central part of Earth below the mantle • the thin and solid outermost layer of Earth • ...
The Moon 2024-04-25
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- glow, same as Sun glow
- the moon orbiting the Earth
- force on the moon that creates tides
- eclipses occur when light is ____
- the month Apollo 11 landed in the moon
- phase when we see the whole face of the moon
- moon rocks do this with light
- astronauts gathered as samples
- T or F you cannot see the moon in the daytime
- how the moon was formed is a ____
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- first mission to land on the moon
- quakes, Earth's gravity causes these on the moon
- month, time it takes the moon to revolve Earth
- eclipse, shadow of the Earth causes
- phase when we cannot see the moon
- aborted mission to the moon
- the orbit of the moon is ____
- sixth, gravity on the moon is __ of Earth's
- eclipse, shadow of the moon causes
19 Clues: glow, same as Sun glow • the moon orbiting the Earth • aborted mission to the moon • the orbit of the moon is ____ • moon rocks do this with light • astronauts gathered as samples • first mission to land on the moon • phase when we cannot see the moon • eclipses occur when light is ____ • how the moon was formed is a ____ • eclipse, shadow of the moon causes • ...
Nairobi Earthquake 2025-11-17
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- Land that share common features.
- A series of events causing destruction.
- Separation of continental plates.
- Type of plate land is on.
- Structure of Earth crust.
- The thick middle layer of a planet.
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- The rocky outer layer of the Earth.
- Molten rock from beneath the Earth.
- Average in amount.
- sudden shaking of the ground.
- Fracture in the Earth crust.
- A group of people who share common interests.
12 Clues: Average in amount. • Type of plate land is on. • Structure of Earth crust. • Fracture in the Earth crust. • sudden shaking of the ground. • Land that share common features. • Separation of continental plates. • The rocky outer layer of the Earth. • Molten rock from beneath the Earth. • The thick middle layer of a planet. • A series of events causing destruction. • ...
the world 2023-02-02
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- the longest bridge in the world
- the smallest state in Brazil
- the smallest state
- the biggest state in Brazil
- the smallest continent
- the capitol of france
- the capitol of Texas
- one of the biggest triangle
- the capitol of the USA
- the biggest state in mexico
- the hottest place on earth
- the city that has the most people
- the nutmeg state
- the driest place on the world
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- the biggest state
- the state in us that has the most people
- what is the forested count
- the rianiest place on earth
- the highest mountain
- the deepest place on earth
- the largest ocean
- the snowest state
- the biggest lake
- the largest continent
- the smallest ocean
- the longest wall in the world
- the capitol of Utah
- the longest river
- something like the beach but it is bigger
- the tallest mountain in the USA
- the state with 5 national parks
31 Clues: the biggest lake • the nutmeg state • the biggest state • the largest ocean • the snowest state • the longest river • the smallest state • the smallest ocean • the capitol of Utah • the highest mountain • the capitol of Texas • the capitol of france • the largest continent • the smallest continent • the capitol of the USA • what is the forested count • the deepest place on earth • ...
Space 2014-11-09
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- a big rock traveling around space
- the Earth can fit into ______ approximately 750 times
- The shape of the movement of the earth
- a big pull that brings all near items to a different universe
- has storms that can fit the whole planet inside it twice
- The movement of the earth around the sun
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- the coldest planet
- the first planet to be discovered by telescope
- Has two polar ice caps
- A person who goes to space
- It is not a planet
- Big star giving light to the earth
- a machine that helps astronauts go to the moon
13 Clues: the coldest planet • It is not a planet • Has two polar ice caps • A person who goes to space • a big rock traveling around space • Big star giving light to the earth • The shape of the movement of the earth • The movement of the earth around the sun • the first planet to be discovered by telescope • a machine that helps astronauts go to the moon • ...
ASTRONOMY 2026-02-09
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- sundial
- earth is the center of the solar system
- when the moon covers the Earth
- suggest the moons shines by reflected sunlight
- argued for stationary spherical earth
- action of moving
- sun is the center of the solar system
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- velocity changes time
- tendency of an object to resist motion
- an event where celestial body aligned
- when the Earth's shadow the moon
- calculated the earths circumference
- planet with rings
- a push or pull
14 Clues: sundial • a push or pull • action of moving • planet with rings • velocity changes time • when the moon covers the Earth • when the Earth's shadow the moon • calculated the earths circumference • an event where celestial body aligned • argued for stationary spherical earth • sun is the center of the solar system • tendency of an object to resist motion • ...
science 2021-10-06
13 Clues: moon • cycle • eclipse • hemisphere • moon increases • moon decreases • earth has one 23.5 • sun hits the earth • spinning on its axis • moon all the way lit up • moves around another object • same time time of day and night • the sun is at its greatest distance from the earth
Volcanoes by Atti Bagchi 2020-03-13
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- The type of volcano that is shaped like a dome.
- The most common type of volcano (the type of volcano Vesuvius is).
- The volcano that is close to pompeii and erupted in 79 AD.
- A sleeping volcano.
- The plates that float around on earth causing earthquakes.
- A volcano that is expected to erupt.
- A type of volcano that has a massive crater.
- The layer of the earth just above the the outer core and just under the inner core.
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- The hot liquid inside the earth.
- A circle of active volcanoes found around the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
- The volcano that erupted in 2010 on the island of Java in Indonesia.
- The huge mass of debris, smoke and solidified lava that flows down the side of the volcano.
- The top layer of the earth that life lives on.
- The main chemical in the smoke that comes out the top of the volcano.
- The side pockets where more lava flows out of.
- Where two Tectonic Plates meet and cause mountains or valleys to. form
- The rocks that fly out of the volcano and are super hot.
- A volcano that will never erupt again.
- The magma when it is outside of the volcano and it usually flows down the sides.
19 Clues: A sleeping volcano. • The hot liquid inside the earth. • A volcano that is expected to erupt. • A volcano that will never erupt again. • A type of volcano that has a massive crater. • The top layer of the earth that life lives on. • The side pockets where more lava flows out of. • The type of volcano that is shaped like a dome. • ...
Climate Change Review 2024-05-15
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- water found inside the ground, makes up 20% of the earth's freshwater
- a location's weather measured over a long period of time
- the force created from being underneath air particles
- the release of gaseous water from plants during photosynthesis
- the distance a location is away from the equator
- runoff entering the Earth through the surface, responsible for purifying the water
- the boundary between two different temperature air masses
- created when cold air sinks, usually causes clear skies
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- the movement of water through and between the atmosphere and ground
- the measure of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time
- created when hot air rises, usually creates clouds and rain
- the force responsible for turning moving fluids on the earth, caused by the earth's rotation
- the topic of the abnormal heating of the Earth
- water falling from the sky in solid or liquid form
- the movement of water within the ocean, responsible for distributing heated water
- the space on the Earth that contains the air and things found in the air
- the movement of fluids caused by a difference in temperatures, hot fluids rise and cold fluids fall
- the measure of water vapor found in the atmosphere
- the distance a location is away from sea level
19 Clues: the topic of the abnormal heating of the Earth • the distance a location is away from sea level • the distance a location is away from the equator • water falling from the sky in solid or liquid form • the measure of water vapor found in the atmosphere • the force created from being underneath air particles • created when cold air sinks, usually causes clear skies • ...
Space 2014-11-09
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- a big rock traveling around space
- the Earth can fit into ______ approximately 750 times
- The shape of the movement of the earth
- a big pull that brings all near items to a different universe
- has storms that can fit the whole planet inside it twice
- The movement of the earth around the sun
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- the coldest planet
- the first planet to be discovered by telescope
- Has two polar ice caps
- A person who goes to space
- It is not a planet
- Big star giving light to the earth
- a machine that helps astronauts go to the moon
13 Clues: the coldest planet • It is not a planet • Has two polar ice caps • A person who goes to space • a big rock traveling around space • Big star giving light to the earth • The shape of the movement of the earth • The movement of the earth around the sun • the first planet to be discovered by telescope • a machine that helps astronauts go to the moon • ...
Geography Vocabulary 2025-10-29
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- A large, flowing stream of water that runs into a sea or lake (5)
- The study of where plants and animals live on Earth (13)
- A natural feature of Earth’s surface like a mountain or valley (8)
- Imaginary lines that run east–west around the Earth (8)
- plate A huge piece of Earth’s crust that moves slowly (13)
- Half of the Earth, either north/south or east/west (10)
- of Capricorn The line south of the equator marking the southern tropics (18)
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- The imaginary line dividing Earth into north and south halves (7)
- A community of living things and their environment (9)
- – A very large body of salt water (5)
- Imaginary lines that run north–south around the Earth (9)
- of Cancer The line north of the equator marking the northern tropics (15)
- A smaller body of salt water partly surrounded by land (3)
- The usual weather in a place over a long time (7)
- – One of Earth’s seven large land areas (9)
15 Clues: – A very large body of salt water (5) • – One of Earth’s seven large land areas (9) • The usual weather in a place over a long time (7) • A community of living things and their environment (9) • Imaginary lines that run east–west around the Earth (8) • Half of the Earth, either north/south or east/west (10) • The study of where plants and animals live on Earth (13) • ...
Under the moon 2023-07-26
13 Clues: fake • fast • to start • not dead • 365 days • not the same • to come to a place • the name of our planet • a layer of air around earth • the grey ball next to earth • not yesterday, not tomorrow • the air where there are stars • a new city or people together
Physical Geography: Chapter 1 2023-11-13
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- Latitude Of Zero Degrees
- Ice Portion Of Hydrosphere
- Earth _____ Around The Sun
- The Shape Of Earth
- Runs 0 to 180 Degrees
- Lines Of Latitude At 90 Degrees
- Position Closest To The Sun
- _____ Feedback Loop Stops A Process From Happening
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- Lines Of Latitude At 23.5 Degrees
- Position Farthest From The Sun
- Winter and Summer _____
- Earth Rotates On Its _____
- Spring and Autumnal/Vernal _____
- _____ Geography AKA Environmental Geography
- Runs 0 to 90 Degrees
15 Clues: The Shape Of Earth • Runs 0 to 90 Degrees • Runs 0 to 180 Degrees • Winter and Summer _____ • Latitude Of Zero Degrees • Ice Portion Of Hydrosphere • Earth _____ Around The Sun • Earth Rotates On Its _____ • Position Closest To The Sun • Position Farthest From The Sun • Lines Of Latitude At 90 Degrees • Spring and Autumnal/Vernal _____ • Lines Of Latitude At 23.5 Degrees • ...
Biosphere 2025-11-05
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- Each step in a food chain or food web
- The cultivation or farming of seafood under controlled conditions
- the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms
- The loss of some or all of a soil's ability to support plant growthBiosphere Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.
- The loss of some or all of a soil's ability to support plant growth
- factors living parts of an ecosystem
- An ecological succession that occurs after a major disturbance, such as a wildfire, flood, or storm. The soil is usually intact.
- Damage done to a habitat that results in the loss of resources that organisms need to survive, like food, water, and shelter
- An organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms
- nonliving parts of an ecosystem
- the variety of life, or number of species, present within an ecosystem
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- An ecological succession that begins in an area where no biotic community previously existed, usually no soil present.
- a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
- a natural resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced by natural processes
- the impact of a person or community on the environment, expressed as the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources.
- the system of growing a different crop in a field each year to preserve the fertility of the soil
- Breakup of a habitat into smaller pieces, usually as a result of human activities.
- An increased concentration of a chemical within an organism over time
- An organism that breaks down wastes and dead organisms; AKA detritivores
- A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- the rate at which an ecosystem returns to its original state after a disturbance
- A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- An organism that makes its own food
- A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed
- A species, often introduced by humans, that takes hold outside its native range.
- The increase in chemical concentration in animal tissues as the chemical moves up the food chain
- Consists of all life on Earth Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.Consists of all life on Earth Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.Ecology- the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.Ecology- the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
28 Clues: nonliving parts of an ecosystem • An organism that makes its own food • Each step in a food chain or food web • factors living parts of an ecosystem • An organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms • The cultivation or farming of seafood under controlled conditions • The loss of some or all of a soil's ability to support plant growth • ...
SCIENCE CROSSWORD 2025-02-28
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- It measures speed
- A red giant planet
- What we called as "people" in Earth
- They live in forest or zoo
- Animals that eat meat
- It surrounds the Earth
- It helps the plants to grow
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- It changes daily
- Animals that eat plants
- Holds stars and planets
- The one who pulls objects down
- Where humans live
- It's a dwarf planet
- It's a weight of an object
- It covers the human/animals body
15 Clues: It changes daily • It measures speed • Where humans live • A red giant planet • It's a dwarf planet • Animals that eat meat • It surrounds the Earth • Animals that eat plants • Holds stars and planets • They live in forest or zoo • It's a weight of an object • It helps the plants to grow • The one who pulls objects down • It covers the human/animals body • ...
Wiseman-Ecclesiology 2019-03-05
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- model of the church that is of service to the world
- What the name Peter means
- sacred______, word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit and contained in books
- God's chosen people in the Gospels
- Apostle who was replaced
- How someone enters into the Church's communion (3 words)
- What dimension of communion is between us and others
- How Christ builds up and sustains members of his Mystical Body on Earth
- Latin word for "Church"
- How many apostles Jesus chose on Earth
- People who are part of the visible society of where?
- The first Pope
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- What dimension of communion is between God and Man
- how Protestants are in communion with Catholics
- Who is the visible foundation of the Church
- sacred ______, word of God passed to apostles without alteration
- model of the Church that converts people, proclaims and brings salvation
- model of the church that teaches and sanctifies
- who has the primary mission to bring redemption to mankind
- Means one who is sent out
- Who elects a new Pope
- visible manifestation of grace
- Apostle who was chosen to replace the other
- What Jesus established while on Earth
- An ordained person whose job is to help
25 Clues: The first Pope • Who elects a new Pope • Latin word for "Church" • Apostle who was replaced • What the name Peter means • Means one who is sent out • visible manifestation of grace • God's chosen people in the Gospels • What Jesus established while on Earth • How many apostles Jesus chose on Earth • An ordained person whose job is to help • ...
science chapter 4 crossword puzzle 2026-03-29
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- the planet we live on
- a plane that flies.
- a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.
- biggest body of water on earth.
- device that hangs on wall and tells time
- distances from one wave to another.
- star that provides light and life to earth.
- the layer of gases surrounding Earth or another celestial body, composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen
- the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization.
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- arch of colors formed in the sky
- the number of repetitive motions that occur in a given time.
- an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.
- the height of a wave crest/depth of trough as measured from the waves rest position.
- the decrees in volume caused by force.
- place where the wave reaches as deep as it can.
- where the wave braces.
- the visual perception of different wavelengths of light, ranging from red (lowest frequency) to violet (highest frequency) within the electromagnetic spectrum.
- created by repetitive splashing or fast winds.
- the measurement of the frequency of a wave.
- fathered animal that hangs out on water.
20 Clues: a plane that flies. • the planet we live on • where the wave braces. • biggest body of water on earth. • arch of colors formed in the sky • distances from one wave to another. • the decrees in volume caused by force. • device that hangs on wall and tells time • fathered animal that hangs out on water. • an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface. • ...
Earthquakes 2025-11-12
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- Tectonic plates move because of ________ currents.
- The layer of the Earth with tectonic plates.
- A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other is called _______.
- In a convection current, hot liquid has more ______ than cold liquid.
- Where in the Earth does radioactive decay happen?
- There is a divergent plate boundary in ______, Africa.
- What will happen to Africa in the future?
- Convergent tectonic plates will create _______.
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- A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates are moving together is called _______.
- Divergent tectonic plates will create a _______.
- The core of the Earth is hot because of __________ decay.
- The layer of the Earth with convection currents.
- The name of the tool we use to measure earthquakes.
- In a convection current, hot liquid will be less ______ thank cold liquid.
- A rock that is more dense is likely to be _________.
- In radioactive decay an atom loses ______.
- What is it called when the ground shakes?
- A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates are moving opposite each other is called _______.
18 Clues: What is it called when the ground shakes? • What will happen to Africa in the future? • In radioactive decay an atom loses ______. • The layer of the Earth with tectonic plates. • Convergent tectonic plates will create _______. • Divergent tectonic plates will create a _______. • The layer of the Earth with convection currents. • ...
Models of the Universe 2023-11-13
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- German astronomer who discovered three major laws of planetary motion
- Set of thirteen constellations seen along the Sun’s ecliptic path.
- It is the wobbling of the Earth’s celestial north pole.
- the square of a planet’s orbital period (years) is proportional to the cube of the semimajor axis of its orbit
- separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres and runs through Greenwich, England and is at 0° longitude.
- the apparent daily motion of stars and other celestial bodies across the sky due to Earth’s rotation
- an APPARENT change in the movement of the planet through the sky.
- Occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and sun with the moon casting a shadow on the Earth’s surface.
- An event in which the sun passes the celestial equator.
- the point in the path of a heavenly body (as a planet) that is nearest to the sun.
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- a line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South poles
- It is a model which deems Earth as the center of the universe.
- The apparent yearly motion of stars and other celestial bodies across the sky due to Earth’s revolution.
- the greatest distance between a planet or other body and the Sun
- a Greek Mathematician, told that no vertical shadow was cast as the sun rays fall vertically in the city of Syene in Egypt during summer solstice.
- It occurs when the Earth is directly aligned between the sun and moon with the Earth casting a shadow on the moon.
- A model which deems all planets revolve around the sun
- The astronomical event in which the sun passes the highest or lowest point from the celestial equator.
- the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center
19 Clues: A model which deems all planets revolve around the sun • It is the wobbling of the Earth’s celestial north pole. • An event in which the sun passes the celestial equator. • It is a model which deems Earth as the center of the universe. • the greatest distance between a planet or other body and the Sun • ...
Lesson 4 Earth's Changing Surface 2021-02-25
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- a landform that causes a large scale change to Earth.
- part of the Earth system that include all the gases in a layer that surrounds Earth.
- places where hot groundwater rise to Earth's surface.
- hot springs where water and steam erupt periodically from surface pools or vents.
- meaning air
- pertaining to any living organism on the subsystem
- part of the Earth system that includes all of the rocks, minerals, and landforms on Earth's surface and all the matter in the Earth's interior.
- a fast process that has a medium scale effect on Earth's surface.
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- part of the Earth system that inlcuds all living organisms.
- caused by deposition of sediment and rock where a stream leaves a narrow channel.
- the rocks that make up Earth's interior and surface melt and form this which pushes up through the boundaries where the plates diverge.
- all the matter, energy, and processes within this boundary.
- devastation that would be considered a medium scale change to a city or region movement of the land.
- pertaining to ground or land
- all the water on Earth's surface or the interior.
15 Clues: meaning air • pertaining to ground or land • all the water on Earth's surface or the interior. • pertaining to any living organism on the subsystem • a landform that causes a large scale change to Earth. • places where hot groundwater rise to Earth's surface. • part of the Earth system that inlcuds all living organisms. • ...
Unit 6 2025-04-14
Across
- plants losing water in the form of vapor
- water falling to earth from clouds
- used to measure earths humidity
- layer of earth's atmosphere containing the ionosphere
- vast frigid treeless arctic region
- the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
- part of earth's atmosphere containing ozone
- coldest layer of earth's atmosphere
- lowest region of earth's atmosphere
Down
- the cycle of water through various states
- the process of water turning into water vapor
- when water collects in an area
- area if mild temperatures
- outer most layer of earth's atmosphere
- process of ground water collection
- the average weather for a certain region on earth
- all the water on earth oceans rivers lakes
- clouds fog frost and dew are known as
- the state of the atmosphere at the current moment
19 Clues: area if mild temperatures • when water collects in an area • used to measure earths humidity • water falling to earth from clouds • process of ground water collection • vast frigid treeless arctic region • coldest layer of earth's atmosphere • lowest region of earth's atmosphere • clouds fog frost and dew are known as • outer most layer of earth's atmosphere • ...
Atmosphere 2025-01-28
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- Earth's Air
- type of energy that comes to Earth from the Sun
- group of chemical compounds that may enter the atmosphere and destroy ozone
- Shooting stars known as meteors burn up in this layer
- how energy travels from the sun to Earth
- creates blue skies
- absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radioation
- layer of electically charged particles in the thermosphere that absorbs AM radio waves during the day and reflects them back at night
Down
- planes travel in this layer
- thermal energy going through a material by touch
- narrow belt of strong winds that blows near the top of the troposphere
- Outermost layer of the atmosphere
- layer of Earth's atmosphere that is closest to the ground
- keep Earth warm at night and cool during the day
- substance heats up and becomes less dense, releases heat, cools down and becomes more dense, sinks, and repeats forming currents
- thermal energy traveling in waves or rays
- protects Earth from gamma and x-ray radiation
- Above 80 km and extends to space
18 Clues: Earth's Air • creates blue skies • planes travel in this layer • Above 80 km and extends to space • Outermost layer of the atmosphere • how energy travels from the sun to Earth • thermal energy traveling in waves or rays • protects Earth from gamma and x-ray radiation • type of energy that comes to Earth from the Sun • thermal energy going through a material by touch • ...
space 2023-11-15
Across
- spins in the opposite direction as earth
- person who travels through space
- planet that orbits closer to the moon
- supersonic winds
- someone who researches about space
- the last planet in the solar system
- the only planet with rings
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- a great comet catcher
- planet that orbits sideways
- smallest phase of the moon
- the planet with two moons
- floating rocks in space
- a repeating path for the planets
- the closest star to earth
- the line that divides the centre of the earth
15 Clues: supersonic winds • a great comet catcher • floating rocks in space • the planet with two moons • the closest star to earth • smallest phase of the moon • the only planet with rings • planet that orbits sideways • a repeating path for the planets • person who travels through space • someone who researches about space • the last planet in the solar system • ...
Earth Atmospheric Layers 2022-04-01
Across
- A depletion of the protective sun layer
- Highly reactive gases made of three oxygen atoms
- it takes two hydrogen and one _____ to make water
- home of the ozone layer
- Rain,snow,sleet, and hall
- Space rock
- A chemical found in most chlorine that causes the depletion of the ozone layer
- Where the meteors burn
- A moon or machine that orbits the planet
- The layer located in the stratosphere that protects humans from the sun
Down
- An aircraft for transportation
- The furthest layer from earth
- A group of gases surrounding the earth
- Earth's southernmost continent
- The closest layer to earth
- The hottest layer
16 Clues: Space rock • The hottest layer • Where the meteors burn • home of the ozone layer • Rain,snow,sleet, and hall • The closest layer to earth • The furthest layer from earth • An aircraft for transportation • Earth's southernmost continent • A group of gases surrounding the earth • A depletion of the protective sun layer • A moon or machine that orbits the planet • ...
Earth Atmospheric Layers 2022-04-01
Across
- A depletion of the protective sun layer
- Highly reactive gases made of three oxygen atoms
- it takes two hydrogen and one _____ to make water
- home of the ozone layer
- Rain,snow,sleet, and hall
- Space rock
- A chemical found in most chlorine that causes the depletion of the ozone layer
- Where the meteors burn
- A moon or machine that orbits the planet
- The layer located in the stratosphere that protects humans from the sun
Down
- An aircraft for transportation
- The furthest layer from earth
- A group of gases surrounding the earth
- Earth's southernmost continent
- The closest layer to earth
- The hottest layer
16 Clues: Space rock • The hottest layer • Where the meteors burn • home of the ozone layer • Rain,snow,sleet, and hall • The closest layer to earth • The furthest layer from earth • An aircraft for transportation • Earth's southernmost continent • A group of gases surrounding the earth • A depletion of the protective sun layer • A moon or machine that orbits the planet • ...
Forces and motion 2021-11-08
Across
- large bodies in our solar system
- the gases that make up our atmosphere
- the air that is around the earth
- gas lighter than air
- force that brings objects together
- moving something by pressing it
- the rocky body near earth
- a push or pull
Down
- groups of galaxy clusters
- last name newton
- groups of stars and planets
- grab an object and move it towards you
- the planet we live in
- movement
- a ball of gas in a system or galaxy
15 Clues: movement • a push or pull • last name newton • gas lighter than air • the planet we live in • groups of galaxy clusters • the rocky body near earth • groups of stars and planets • moving something by pressing it • large bodies in our solar system • the air that is around the earth • force that brings objects together • a ball of gas in a system or galaxy • ...
Seasons Project 2021-11-24
Across
- we get our daylight from this gigantic star
- when daylight hours are shortest or longest
- imaginary line that the earth rotates on
- imaginary line through the middle of earth
- measure of heat/cold
- top of the globe
Down
- happens in 1 year
- bottom of the globe
- happens in 1 day
- horizontal lines across the globe
- space between two objects
- when daylight/nighttime hours are same length
- we live on this planet
- source of light visible at night
- happens every 12 months
15 Clues: happens in 1 day • top of the globe • happens in 1 year • bottom of the globe • measure of heat/cold • we live on this planet • happens every 12 months • space between two objects • source of light visible at night • horizontal lines across the globe • imaginary line that the earth rotates on • imaginary line through the middle of earth • we get our daylight from this gigantic star • ...
Carbon footprint 2022-05-02
Across
- limit the amount of energy aka:
- You ___ money reducing carbon footprint
- The rise of temp. In the earth
- Our contribution to pollution
- healthy way to go to work
- Join a ride with other people
- Fuel used from old skeletons in earth
- What our car releases
Down
- Turn off the ____
- Gasses trapped in the earth creating heat
- Using public ____
- Re-use or ____
- Begin to ____ your self from eating alot
- Using food waste to help gardens
- Something cars and our bodies expel
15 Clues: Re-use or ____ • Turn off the ____ • Using public ____ • What our car releases • healthy way to go to work • Our contribution to pollution • Join a ride with other people • The rise of temp. In the earth • limit the amount of energy aka: • Using food waste to help gardens • Something cars and our bodies expel • Fuel used from old skeletons in earth • ...
Unit 5 Vocab 2019-01-16
Across
- The amount of water vapor in the air
- All the water on earth
- The mostly solid, rocky part of the Earth
- Gas to liquid
- Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground
- Liquid to gas
- A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet
Down
- Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists
- When a factor depends on another factor
- The cycle through which water in the hydrosphere moves
- When heat energy is directly transferred between molecules through molecular collisions or direct contact
- The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
- The energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures
- when water on the ground surface enters the soil
- The process by which water moves downward in the soil
15 Clues: Gas to liquid • Liquid to gas • All the water on earth • The amount of water vapor in the air • When a factor depends on another factor • The mostly solid, rocky part of the Earth • A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet • The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid • when water on the ground surface enters the soil • ...
Plate Tectonics Vocab Review 2020-10-18
Across
- the lithosphere is broken into moving pieces called
- the thickest layer of the earth.
- where plates move apart; also called seafloor spreading.
- dense oceanic crust moves under less dense continental crust.
- where plates slide past each other.
- a combination of the crust and the uppermost mantle.
Down
- land under the continents.
- land under oceans.
- type of crust that is thicker and less dense.
- outermost layer of the earth.
- where two plates collide.
- innermost layer of the earth that is a solid metal ball.
- a layer of the mantle that has convection currents of rock that move in circles like an escalator.
- when plates collide and move up. Ex)Himalayas
- type of crust that is thinner and more dense.
- liquid layer of the earth made of melted rock.
16 Clues: land under oceans. • where two plates collide. • land under the continents. • outermost layer of the earth. • the thickest layer of the earth. • where plates slide past each other. • type of crust that is thicker and less dense. • when plates collide and move up. Ex)Himalayas • type of crust that is thinner and more dense. • liquid layer of the earth made of melted rock. • ...
Plate Tectonics 2013-02-19
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- The Earthquake intensity scale based on observation.
- Pieces of the Earth's Crust that float around on the mantle.
- The idea that the continents were once one but have gradually moved apart.
- The scientist who first proposed the idea of continental drift.
- The type of plate that contains a continent.
- The type of boundary where two plates rub against one another, ofen causing an earthquake.
- The type of heat transfer used in the mantle.
- The zone at a convergent boundary where a plate is being destroyed.
- The part of the mantle where convection currents occur.
- The type of boundary where two plates are moving away from one another.
- The layer of the Earth that contains the Upper Manlte and the Lower crust.
- The outer layer of Earth.
Down
- The type of boundary where two plates are moving towards one another.
- The theory most scientists believe now where the Earth consists of several plates on it's crust that are always moving.
- The material that makes up most of the core.
- The type of plate that contains the planet's oceans.
- The 'super continent' that existed 200 billion years ago.
- The spot at a divergent boundary where hot magma rises from the mantle and cools on the surface.
- The very center of the Earth.
- The Earthquake intensity scale based on the measurement of instruments.
20 Clues: The outer layer of Earth. • The very center of the Earth. • The material that makes up most of the core. • The type of plate that contains a continent. • The type of heat transfer used in the mantle. • The Earthquake intensity scale based on observation. • The type of plate that contains the planet's oceans. • The part of the mantle where convection currents occur. • ...
5th Grade Crossword 2024-08-28
Across
- A record made by people who saw or took part in an event
- People who study geography
- main directions: north, south, east, and west
- A map that shows a two-dimensional representation of an area’s physical features
- An imaginary line that runs horizontally around the middle of the earth dividing it into two equal halves - the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
- Features created by people
- Rose Direction marker
- The study of the earth and all the people who live in it
- A system of leaders and laws that helps people live safely together in a community, a state, or a country
- Features formed by nature
- A person who studies history and uses clues to learn about the past
- All the facts or information available about an event or a place
- Explains symbols used on a map
- A member of a country, state, city, or town
- Imaginary lines that run vertically north and south around the earth
- A human group
- The way people use resources to meet their needs
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- One person’s way of looking at something. Another person looking at the same thing may not have the same opinion.
- The study of how people use resources to meet their needs
- A map that shows a past event, time, or geographical situation
- The study of past events, particularly in human affairs
- Imaginary lines that go horizontally east and west around the earth
- An area of earth in which many features are similar
- A map that shows political divisions such states in a country or countries in a continent
- A representation of an area of land in the form of a diagram
- A record of an event written by someone who was not there at the time
- An imaginary line that runs north to south and divides the earth into two equal halves - the western hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere
- This is historical information passed down by word of mouth.
- A way of life
- The study of citizenship
30 Clues: A way of life • A human group • Rose Direction marker • The study of citizenship • Features formed by nature • People who study geography • Features created by people • Explains symbols used on a map • A member of a country, state, city, or town • main directions: north, south, east, and west • The way people use resources to meet their needs • ...
The Inner Planets 2014-12-10
Across
- this planet has a red powdery dust covering its surface due to iron in the soil
- this is the only object in the solar system other than Earth that humans have set foot upon
- this is so thin on Mercury making it hot and cold and susceptible to asteroid impacts
- this planet has the slowest rotation of any planet in the solar system
- Earth is the only planet whose surface is divided into these
- clockwise spin of a planet about its axis
- counterclockwise spin of a planet
- this planet has liquid water and an energy source
- this is the unit used to measure the average distance between the sun and the Earth
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- Mars is the only planet to have strong winds causing these which can cover the planet
- four, small, dense, rocky planets
- effect carbon dioxide is trapped on Venus and builds up causing this
- water Earth is the only planet that has this
- this planet has the most extreme temperature range in the solar system
- accounts for most of Mercury's interior
15 Clues: four, small, dense, rocky planets • counterclockwise spin of a planet • accounts for most of Mercury's interior • clockwise spin of a planet about its axis • water Earth is the only planet that has this • this planet has liquid water and an energy source • Earth is the only planet whose surface is divided into these • ...
Unit 5 Vocab 2019-01-16
Across
- All the water on earth
- The cycle through which water in the hydrosphere moves
- The mostly solid, rocky part of the Earth
- When a factor depends on another factor
- Liquid to gas
- Gas to liquid
- The energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures
- The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
Down
- when water on the ground surface enters the soil
- Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground
- Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists
- The process by which water moves downward in the soil
- A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet
- When heat energy is directly transferred between molecules through molecular collisions or direct contact
- The amount of water vapor in the air
15 Clues: Liquid to gas • Gas to liquid • All the water on earth • The amount of water vapor in the air • When a factor depends on another factor • The mostly solid, rocky part of the Earth • A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet • The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid • when water on the ground surface enters the soil • ...
reasons for the seasons (Danielle M) 2023-11-29
Across
- an imaginary line that spits earth
- an imaginary line that turns the earth around
- is when the earth moves around the sun
- the earths orbit around the sun
- Sunlight is smaller but has more heat
Down
- the earth spinning
- the bottom part of earth
- Tilt the Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees
- Sunlight is bigger but has no heat
- the top part of earth
10 Clues: the earth spinning • the top part of earth • the bottom part of earth • the earths orbit around the sun • an imaginary line that spits earth • Sunlight is bigger but has no heat • is when the earth moves around the sun • Sunlight is smaller but has more heat • Tilt the Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees • an imaginary line that turns the earth around
8.7A Vocabulary 2024-01-06
Across
- A representation or idea used to describe and explain phenomena that cannot be experienced directly.
- The 24 hour period in which the earth completes one full rotation on its axis
- An imaginary line around the Earth that goes exactly midway between the North Pole and the South Pole and divides it into two halves, the north and southern hemisphere
- The hemisphere below the equator
- The path that an object takes in space when it goes around a star, a planet, or a moon.
- The positioning and tilt of Earth relative to the sun results in the most amount of daylight time (summer solstice), or the least amount of daylight time (winter solstice) in a single day
- The circular motion of an object around its center
- When the sun is on the other side of the Earth from you and its light and heat don't get to you. We get day and night because the Earth spins (rotates) on its imaginary axis.
- The circular orbit of one object around another object.
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- When you can see the sun from where you are and its light and heat can reach you. We get day and night because the earth spins (rotates) on it's imaginary axis
- Caused because of the tilt and its changing relationship to the Sun. Earth's 4 seasons are Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring
- The hemisphere above the equator
- Means to be slightly turned. The Earth's axis slightly tilts at 23.5 degrees.
- Occurs when the position of the Sun is exactly over the equator. Occurring twice a year (fall and spring), the hours of day and night are about equal almost everywhere on earth.
- An imaginary line an object turns around
15 Clues: The hemisphere above the equator • The hemisphere below the equator • An imaginary line an object turns around • The circular motion of an object around its center • The circular orbit of one object around another object. • The 24 hour period in which the earth completes one full rotation on its axis • ...
Magnetism - PS8 2025-01-31
Across
- A navigation tool that uses Earth’s magnetic field to point north.
- A magnet created by electricity passing through coils of wire.
- Light displays in the sky caused by Earth’s magnetic field interacting with solar wind.
- A magnet that loses its magnetism when removed from a magnetic field.
- This planet generates its own magnetic field.
- An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain metals.
- A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when carrying current.
- A conductor that can carry electric current, producing magnetism.
- The protective magnetic field surrounding Earth.
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- The two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.
- The force pushing like poles apart.
- The force pulling opposite poles together.
- The pole of a magnet that points toward Earth's geographic North.
- A magnet that stays magnetized for a long time.
- The pole opposite the north pole of a magnet.
- The movement of electric charge, which can create a magnetic field.
- A rare-earth metal used to make extremely strong magnets.
- The molten iron and nickel layer inside Earth responsible for its magnetism.
- The invisible area around a magnet where its force acts.
19 Clues: The force pushing like poles apart. • The force pulling opposite poles together. • The pole opposite the north pole of a magnet. • This planet generates its own magnetic field. • A magnet that stays magnetized for a long time. • The protective magnetic field surrounding Earth. • The invisible area around a magnet where its force acts. • ...
Layers of the Earth p. 9-13 2024-03-19
Across
- dark rock with a fine texture
- solid mantle layer below the asthenosphere that extends to Earth's core
- dense ball of solid metal at the center of Earth
- the second layer of Earth made of very hot, solid rock and nearly 3,000 km thick
- the number of main layers that make up Earth
- what results from a force pressing on an area
- uppermost part of the mantle and the Earth's crust form this rigid layer about 100 km thick
Down
- Earth's outermost layer (like skin) made of solid rock that includes both dry land and the ocean floor
- the crust beneath the ocean
- liquid layer of molten metal that surrounds the inner core
- soft, hotter mantle layer below the lithosphere
- rock that is usually a light color and has coarse texture
- center of Earth made mostly of the metals iron and nickel and divided into two parts: a liquid outside and solid inside
- the Earth's magnetic _____ has north and south poles
- the measurement of how hot or cold the Earth is
15 Clues: the crust beneath the ocean • dark rock with a fine texture • the number of main layers that make up Earth • what results from a force pressing on an area • soft, hotter mantle layer below the lithosphere • the measurement of how hot or cold the Earth is • dense ball of solid metal at the center of Earth • the Earth's magnetic _____ has north and south poles • ...
review 2024-01-11
Across
- hardest substance on the Mosh scale
- solid substance that has a natural geometric
- Caused by: water, gravity, wind and glaciers.
- choky talke left behind by a rock
- a process that lowers or tears down the surface features of the Earth
- the way light reflects off of a rock
- line on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level.
- relating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.
- the branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea.
- the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere
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- jall the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas, and sometimes including water over the earth's surface, such as clouds.
- the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth
- the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
- rocks that were smashed together
- softest substance on the mosh scale
- the branch of science that deals with celestial objects
- is the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance,
- is a branch of science that deals with celestial objects
- the branch of science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere.
- the action or fact of elevating or being elevated.
20 Clues: rocks that were smashed together • choky talke left behind by a rock • hardest substance on the Mosh scale • softest substance on the mosh scale • the way light reflects off of a rock • solid substance that has a natural geometric • Caused by: water, gravity, wind and glaciers. • the action or fact of elevating or being elevated. • ...
Solar System 2015-04-22
Across
- Planet with rings
- What planet starts with the letter J?
- What planet has a ring around it?
- Someone who studies the solar system
- Helps you look at the solar system
- A rock shooting down towards Earth
Down
- The planet closest to the sun
- Where we live
- Gives information about space
- A planet that is the same size as Earth
- Dust, gas, stars, clouds, galaxies
- We are in the Milky Way
- The big dipper
- Farthest planet from the sun
- Balls of left over rock and ice
15 Clues: Where we live • The big dipper • Planet with rings • We are in the Milky Way • Farthest planet from the sun • The planet closest to the sun • Gives information about space • Balls of left over rock and ice • What planet has a ring around it? • Dust, gas, stars, clouds, galaxies • Helps you look at the solar system • A rock shooting down towards Earth • ...
Nevada, Our Home chapter 2 2021-11-07
Across
- how high above sea level a place is
- expected weather over time
- surroundings
- naturally occurring features on the Earth
- a scooped out bowl
- line dividing the northern & southern hemispheres
- one of a kind
- wear away
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- one of the 7 main landmasses on Earth
- an area with common elements
- one half of the Earth or the globe
- a person who moves from one country to another
- adjust to changing conditions
- delicate or easily broken
- feed on grasses and brush (animals)
15 Clues: wear away • surroundings • one of a kind • a scooped out bowl • delicate or easily broken • expected weather over time • an area with common elements • adjust to changing conditions • one half of the Earth or the globe • how high above sea level a place is • feed on grasses and brush (animals) • one of the 7 main landmasses on Earth • naturally occurring features on the Earth • ...
Seasons project 2021-11-22
Across
- we get our daylight from this gigantic star
- when daylight hours are shortest or longest
- imaginary line that the earth rotates on
- imaginary line through the middle of earth
- measure of heat/cold
- top of the globe
Down
- happens in 1 year
- bottom of the globe
- happens in 1 day
- horizontal lines across the globe
- space between two objects
- when daylight/nighttime hours are same length
- we live on this planet
- source of light visible at night
- happens every 12 months
15 Clues: happens in 1 day • top of the globe • happens in 1 year • bottom of the globe • measure of heat/cold • we live on this planet • happens every 12 months • space between two objects • source of light visible at night • horizontal lines across the globe • imaginary line that the earth rotates on • imaginary line through the middle of earth • we get our daylight from this gigantic star • ...
Green VI Earth Day crossword 2020-04-22
Across
- Male parent.
- ___lithic. Before humans took center stage.
- Used again in a new way.
- Eyelid annoyance.
- What the Earth would say right now.
- Sleep noise cut short.
- Help convert waste to reusable material.
- Classic opening story line.
- Not a place to dwell in.
- Ditto #20
- Common name for asphalt to pave roads.
- Exceptional way to comprehend things. (abbreviation)
- Title of respect.
- Metal baking dish for crusty dessert. (2 wds)
- All Lessen the use of everything (2 wds).
- Baby fox.
- Genetic messengers.
- How the Earth feels in Climate Crisis.
- Local supply of useful materials or services(2 wds)
- Sad Shakespearean outcry.
- Sludge. Like sewage dumped in the sea.
Down
- Promissory note. Many overdue to Mother Earth.
- Consumer. Where the power to help the Earth lies.
- Opposite of new dog.
- Native American tribe.
- Dairy alternative. Fewer cows would help balance the Earth.
- Gathering for spooky outreach.
- Star that got brighter.
- Very (slang) poisonous. (2 wds)
- Sediment from making wine.
- What to do with glass jars.
- What we throw away. Can often be resources.
- Caustic soda for soap, cooking, illegal drugs and biodiesel.
- Place where Corona virus overwhelms caregivers. (abbrev.)
- To make furniture from plastic waste. (2 wds)
- Not as messy.
- Had a snack.
- Sound of noise pollution from motorbikes.
- Not able to release one’s hold. (3 wds)
- Figure out better ways to do things.
- Latin eggs.
41 Clues: Ditto #20 • Baby fox. • Latin eggs. • Male parent. • Had a snack. • Not as messy. • Eyelid annoyance. • Title of respect. • Genetic messengers. • Opposite of new dog. • Native American tribe. • Sleep noise cut short. • Star that got brighter. • Used again in a new way. • Not a place to dwell in. • Sad Shakespearean outcry. • Sediment from making wine. • What to do with glass jars. • ...
Concept 1: Earth’s Structure, Layers & Seismic Evidence 2026-01-07
Across
- Seismic waves that travel only through solids
- Method using three stations to locate an earthquake’s epicenter
- Liquid layer surrounding the inner core that helps create Earth’s magnetic field
- How tightly matter is packed into a given volume
- Fast seismic waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases
- Thinner, more dense crust found beneath the oceans
- Process where unstable atoms break down and release heat over time
- Thick layer beneath the crust made of hot rock that can slowly flow
- Process where liquid iron freezes into solid iron, releasing heat
- Solid, extremely hot center of Earth
- Waves of energy released by earthquakes that travel through Earth
- Heat leftover from Earth’s formation
- Movement caused by differences in temperature and density
- Invisible force surrounding Earth that helps protect it from solar radiation
- Heat stored inside Earth that drives internal processes
- Rigid outer layer made of the crust and uppermost mantle
Down
- Area where certain seismic waves are not detected
- Point on Earth’s surface directly above an earthquake
- Region around Earth controlled by its magnetic field
- Energy from the Sun that travels through space
- Recorded graph of seismic wave motion
- Time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay
- Thicker, less dense crust that makes up the continents
- Earth’s thin, outermost layer
- Circular movement where warm material rises and cool material sinks
- Soft layer of the upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move
26 Clues: Earth’s thin, outermost layer • Solid, extremely hot center of Earth • Heat leftover from Earth’s formation • Recorded graph of seismic wave motion • Seismic waves that travel only through solids • Energy from the Sun that travels through space • How tightly matter is packed into a given volume • Area where certain seismic waves are not detected • ...
Ch. 1 & 3 crossword 2014-11-21
Across
- two sub-layers of the earths crust that move
- the layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere
- the impact of a person or community on the environment
- branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and there surroundings
- substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
- the upper layer of the earth's mantle
- is the endurance of systems and processes
- the variety of life in the world
- water that collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.
- the envelope of gases surrounding the earth
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- spherical concentric regions of matter that make up the earth and its atmosphere
- materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water
- science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment
- The changing of a liquid into a gas
- the cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans
- the rigid outer part of the earth
- the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
- the movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise
- the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth
- that lies beneath the crust and above the central core
20 Clues: the variety of life in the world • the rigid outer part of the earth • The changing of a liquid into a gas • the upper layer of the earth's mantle • is the endurance of systems and processes • the envelope of gases surrounding the earth • two sub-layers of the earths crust that move • the impact of a person or community on the environment • ...
assignment 2 2015-01-19
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- the fourth planet from the sun
- the seventh planet from the sun
- the sixth planet from the sun
- the eighth planet from the sun
- a ball of fire
- only earth has it
- only earth has it
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- found on other planets including earth
- the third planet from the sun
- almost every planet has one
- the fifth planet from the sun
- declared not a planet
- a big rock
- the first planet from the sun
- the second planet from the sun
15 Clues: a big rock • a ball of fire • only earth has it • only earth has it • declared not a planet • almost every planet has one • the third planet from the sun • the fifth planet from the sun • the sixth planet from the sun • the first planet from the sun • the fourth planet from the sun • the eighth planet from the sun • the second planet from the sun • the seventh planet from the sun • ...
Earth Science 2017-06-13
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- core- mostly solid iron, at tremendous temperature and pressure.
- plate boundaries that slide in opposite directions.
- are used to measure seismic wave energy.
- is the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from the release of accumulated caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- is a very large sea wave produced when an earthquake occurs underwater.
- core- composed of liquid iron and nickel.
- is the crust and upper portion of the upper mantle.
- plates- make up the lithosphere, which floats on the asthenosphere.
- are openings in Earth's surface, that, when active, spew out gases, chunks of rock, and melted rock.
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- plate boundaries that come together.
- is the point on Earth's surface directly above the focus.
- is the molten layer of the upper mantle.
- thickest layer, mostly solid except for upper mantle being able to flow like thick toothpaste.
- is the action of one plate pushing below another.
- is an area where molten rock rises to Earth's surface.
15 Clues: plate boundaries that come together. • is the molten layer of the upper mantle. • are used to measure seismic wave energy. • core- composed of liquid iron and nickel. • is the action of one plate pushing below another. • plate boundaries that slide in opposite directions. • is the crust and upper portion of the upper mantle. • ...
Earth Science 2017-06-13
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- core- composed of liquid iron and nickel.
- are openings in Earth's surface, that, when active, spew out gases, chunks of rock, and melted rock.
- is the molten layer of the upper mantle.
- core- mostly solid iron, at tremendous temperature and pressure.
- is the crust and upper portion of the upper mantle.
- is the point on Earth's surface directly above the focus.
- plate boundaries that come together.
- thickest layer, mostly solid except for upper mantle being able to flow like thick toothpaste.
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- is the action of one plate pushing below another.
- is an area where molten rock rises to Earth's surface.
- are used to measure seismic wave energy.
- plates- make up the lithosphere, which floats on the asthenosphere.
- is the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from the release of accumulated caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- is a very large sea wave produced when an earthquake occurs underwater.
- plate boundaries that slide in opposite directions.
15 Clues: plate boundaries that come together. • are used to measure seismic wave energy. • is the molten layer of the upper mantle. • core- composed of liquid iron and nickel. • is the action of one plate pushing below another. • is the crust and upper portion of the upper mantle. • plate boundaries that slide in opposite directions. • ...
Dynamic Earth 2018-01-23
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- A longitudinal earthquake wave that travels through the interior of the earth and is usually the first wave to be recorded by a seismograph.
- Is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines.
- The heat transfers due to bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock.
- Is the analysis of the relationships between different physical quantities by identifying their base quantities and units of measure.
- Is exactly the opposite of normal faults.
- Is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock, across which there has been significant displacement as a result of rock-mass movement.
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- Is a layer inside a terrestrial planet and some other rocky planetary
- Is an underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonics. It consists of various mountains linked in chains.
- Is a scientific theory describing the large-scale motion of seven large plates and the movements of a larger number of smaller plates of the Earth.
- The Earth is a fluid layer about 2,300 km (1,400 mi) thick and composed of mostly iron and nickel.
- A geologic fault in which the hanging wall has moved downward relative to the footwall.
- Is a secondary wave where the wave is elastic in body waves.
- Where the plates slide sideways past each other.
- A record produced by a seismograph.
- boundaries: The plate tectonics, a divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary.
15 Clues: A record produced by a seismograph. • Is exactly the opposite of normal faults. • Where the plates slide sideways past each other. • Is a secondary wave where the wave is elastic in body waves. • Is a layer inside a terrestrial planet and some other rocky planetary • boundaries: The plate tectonics, a divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary. • ...
Earth Day 2013-04-21
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- This material made from sand can be recycled
- _____ conservation. Take short showers instead of baths. Close taps while brushing your teeth.
- There is a hole in the _______ layer
- What to do with leftover food
- Where our garbage goes
- Don't _______. Use the garbage can
- We celebrate this on April 22nd
- Large grouping of trees
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- Which colour is usually connected with taking care of our planet?
- To use our resources again, we must _____ our paper, plastic, and glass.
- We get this from plants
- The average North American meal travels 2,400 km to get from the field to the plate and contains ingredients from 5 countries in addition to our own. We should try to eat foods grown _____
- Cars can create ______ that is released into the air
- One of the 3 R's
- Our planet
15 Clues: Our planet • One of the 3 R's • Where our garbage goes • We get this from plants • Large grouping of trees • What to do with leftover food • We celebrate this on April 22nd • Don't _______. Use the garbage can • There is a hole in the _______ layer • This material made from sand can be recycled • Cars can create ______ that is released into the air • ...
Earth science 2012-06-26
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- / ...... and pressure
- / an earthquake on the sea
- / rock meta means change
- / comes from the Latin word ignis meaning fire
- / Moving something
- / Humans live on it
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- / beneath the surface
- / which settles at the bottom of a liquid deposit
- / one of the tectonic plate that N.z sits on
- / Hard and solid
- / a massive friction as one pate is pushed under another plate
- / Shakes the earth
- / one plate slides to the other
- / Liquid inside a volcano
- / where the actual earthquake happens
15 Clues: / Hard and solid • / Shakes the earth • / Moving something • / Humans live on it • / beneath the surface • / ...... and pressure • / rock meta means change • / Liquid inside a volcano • / an earthquake on the sea • / one plate slides to the other • / where the actual earthquake happens • / one of the tectonic plate that N.z sits on • / comes from the Latin word ignis meaning fire • ...
earth quakes 2013-06-03
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- the place where it will probably happen
- a crack in earths surface
- waves it move up and down like the ocean and they have energy
- it begins
- its created by a seimograph
- works like a camera to record earthquakes
- waves go fast and mark the place of the crust and the mantle
- its the starting point
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- a difference in a rock from pressure
- takes its oringal form
- it helped to find out the inner core was liquid
- second fastest seismic waves
- finding out about earthquakes
- where a earthquake should happen but doesn't
- faster seismic waves
15 Clues: it begins • faster seismic waves • takes its oringal form • its the starting point • a crack in earths surface • its created by a seimograph • second fastest seismic waves • finding out about earthquakes • a difference in a rock from pressure • the place where it will probably happen • works like a camera to record earthquakes • where a earthquake should happen but doesn't • ...
