Science Review

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Across
  1. 1. the solid layer of Earth between the crust and the core
  2. 5. matter that does not have characteristics of living matter
  3. 6. caused by subduction, magma shoots from below Earth's surface
  4. 9. is created when continental plates of equal density collide
  5. 11. melted rock beneath Earth's surface
  6. 12. surrounds inner core, made of liquid nickel and iron
  7. 13. type of rock formed from layers of sediments
  8. 14. the sphere of solid nickel and iron at Earth's center
  9. 17. the color of a mineral in powdered form
  10. 18. thin outermost layer of Earth
  11. 19. a measure of scratch resistance of various minerals
  12. 20. in the solid state of matter yet having the ability to flow like a liquid
  13. 21. huge pieces of lithosphere that move inches per year
  14. 22. a major geological event that occurs along a transform boundary
Down
  1. 1. a naturally formed inorganic solid
  2. 2. magma that cools on Earth's surface
  3. 3. type of rock formed under extreme heat and pressure
  4. 4. occurs when one plate falls below another more dense plate
  5. 5. tectonic plate including landmass of India and Australia
  6. 7. process wherein sediments stick together to form rock
  7. 8. process that crushes and packs sediments into layers
  8. 10. the way a mineral reflects light
  9. 14. type of rock formed when magma or lava cools and hardens
  10. 15. tectonic plate including the landmass of Europe and Asia
  11. 16. solid layer of Earth located below the lithosphere