Digging in the Dirt

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Across
  1. 3. – A solid material made of minerals.
  2. 7. – Hot, melted rock under the Earth’s surface.
  3. 8. – Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
  4. 9. – Melted rock that flows out of a volcano.
  5. 10. – An animal that eats meat.
  6. 13. – A type of reptile that lived millions of years ago.
  7. 14. – Rock formed from cooled lava or magma.
  8. 15. – A time period when many dinosaurs lived.
  9. 17. – When a species has died out completely.
  10. 19. – A scientist who studies fossils.
Down
  1. 1. – An animal that eats both plants and meat.
  2. 2. – Rock made from layers of sand, mud, or small stones.
  3. 4. – A solid with flat sides and a regular shape.
  4. 5. – Another time period when dinosaurs lived.
  5. 6. – An animal that eats plants.
  6. 11. – A natural substance found in rocks.
  7. 12. – Rock changed by heat and pressure.
  8. 16. – The top layer of Earth where plants grow.
  9. 17. – When wind or water wears away rock.
  10. 18. – The remains or imprint of a plant or animal in rock.