Changes to Land
Across
- 2. The breaking down of rocks into very small particles by gravity, water, wind, and ice
- 6. Buildup of land by the settlement of sediment and soil in a new location
- 7. a rock that forms from compressed or cemented layers of sediment
- 8. an area of low land between hills or mountains
- 9. structures, usually curved, that span an opening
- 10. the sudden movement of rock and soil down a slope
- 12. a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
- 14. Any natural process that tears down or wears away Earth's surface.
Down
- 1. A hill of sand, made and shaped by wind
- 3. The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another
- 4. A force that builds up mountains and land masses on Earth's surface.
- 5. a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, most often carved by a river
- 11. A physical feature on Earth's surface such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river
- 13. A large mass of moving ice and snow on land