Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous Rock Crossword
Across
- 5. Contains similar mineral composition to Basalt.
- 8. The result of heat and pressure subjected towards a rock.
- 9. Formed in near the Earth's core, underground.
- 11. Formed by the cooling of magma or lava.
- 13. Broken pieces of rock due to erosion that eventually cement and compact.
- 14. Formed when magma reaches the Earth's surface and cools quickly.
- 15. Forms Intrusive Igneous rocks.
- 17. An example of a Metamorphic rock.
- 19. Helps form the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. which is also called Cristo Redentor.
- 20. An example of an Intrusive Igneous rock, due to its numerous minerals.
Down
- 1. An Igneous rock that makes up the famous Statue of Liberty.
- 2. Sediments that have compacted and cemented over time.
- 3. Forms when Metamorphic Rock melts.
- 4. Can be used for constructing temples, homes, and other buildings, along with ornamental fountains and statues.
- 6. Leads to erosion and can include ALL types of precipitation.
- 7. Causes rocks to break off and transport to another location.
- 10. An example of a Sedimentary rock, do to its many fossils.
- 12. An Intrusive Igneous Rock used for making the Mount Rushmore.
- 16. Used to make knives, arrowheads, spear points, and scrapers.
- 18. Creates Extrusive Igneous rocks.