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Across
  1. 4. Solstice: The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
  2. 5. (crust): The thin, dense part of Earth's crust beneath oceans, primarily made of basalt.
  3. 7. The thin, outermost layer of the Earth.
  4. 10. The rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
  5. 12. The process by which Earth’s layers formed due to the separation of materials by density.
  6. 13. Vertical lines on a map that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Down
  1. 1. Field: The invisible force surrounding Earth, generated by the outer core, protecting from solar radiation.
  2. 2. The thick, semi-solid layer of Earth between the crust and core, driving plate tectonics.
  3. 3. Equinox: The day in March when day and night are equal in length, marking the start of spring.
  4. 5. Core: The liquid layer of Earth’s core, composed of iron and nickel, generating Earth's magnetic field.
  5. 6. Equinox: The day in September when day and night are equal in length, marking the start of autumn.
  6. 8. Horizontal lines on a map that measure distance north or south of the equator.
  7. 9. The spinning of Earth on its axis, causing day and night.
  8. 11. Core: The solid, dense center of the Earth, composed mostly of iron and nickel.