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2. The remains or traces of ancient plants and animals preserved in rocks, providing evidence of past life on Earth.
4. A solid, natural material made up of minerals, often found on the Earth's surface or underground.
6. A large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface, comprising different regions such as the Atlantic and Pacific.
8. The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular region, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
13. A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.
14. A series of enormous ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.
15. One of the large landmasses on Earth, typically divided by geographical boundaries such as oceans and mountains.

1. A mountainous vent in the Earth's crust that erupts and releases molten rock, gases, and ash from beneath the surface.
3. An extended period of time with little or no rainfall, leading to water shortages and impacts on ecosystems and agriculture.
5. A large mass of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley, often reshaping the landscape as it advances.
7. A community of living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, and their physical environment in which they interact.
9. The process of wearing away or removing soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface through natural forces.
10. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including factors such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.
11. A fracture or crack in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved or slipped past each other.
12. A large, rigid slab of the Earth's lithosphere that fits together with other plates to form the Earth's surface.