Physical Geology - Exam 3 Crossword - Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

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  1. 2. Type of metamorphic pressure that can occur at plate boundaries
  2. 3. One of the two agents of metamorphism that speeds up chemical reactions
  3. 7. Plate boundary where regional metamorphic activity occurs, due to high temperatures and pressures
  4. 9. Physical and/or chemical breakdown of material at Earth’s surface
  5. 12. Increased surface area leads to MORE or LESS chemical weathering? (pick one)
  6. 14. Soil zone found in horizon B, where minerals build up
  7. 15. Soil zone found in horizon A, where minerals are dissolved
  8. 16. Description of sedimentary rocks when all particles are of different sizes (2 words)
Down
  1. 1. Mechanical weathering process where rocks expand as overlying material is removed (2 words)
  2. 4. Zone of metamorphism occurring nearest to a magma chamber
  3. 5. Material present in almost all types of metamorphic activity
  4. 6. Type of weathering process where the chemical composition is not changed
  5. 8. Rock type that only makes up 5% of the Earth’s crust
  6. 10. Metamorphic texture where minerals are not arranged in a parallel fashion, ex: marble
  7. 11. Organic-rich material at the top of the soil column
  8. 13. Formation of sedimentary rocks through compaction or cementation