Earth Systems

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Across
  1. 7. – The regions of Earth that support life.
  2. 9. – The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
  3. 10. – Effect caused by gases trapping heat in Earth’s atmosphere.
  4. 13. – A large, rigid section of Earth’s crust that moves.
  5. 15. – Rain, snow, hail, or sleet falling from clouds.
  6. 16. – The process of liquid water turning into vapour.
  7. 17. – All the water on Earth’s surface and underground.
  8. 18. – A landform where molten rock escapes from Earth’s crust.
  9. 19. & Clues
  10. 20. – A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or eruptions.
  11. 21. – Water that flows over the land surface into rivers and lakes.
Down
  1. 1. – The breakdown of rocks by wind, water, and temperature.
  2. 2. – A violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
  3. 3. – The process of water vapour turning into liquid.
  4. 4. – Small pieces of rock, soil, or sand carried by water or wind.
  5. 5. – Process where plants use sunlight to make food.
  6. 6. – A sudden shaking of the ground due to tectonic movement.
  7. 8. – The solid part of Earth, including rocks and soil.
  8. 11. – The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
  9. 12. – The movement of sediment from one place to another.
  10. 14. – The element central to organic life and the carbon cycle.