What is Earth science?
Across
- 2. The study of the solid Earth, including rocks and the processes that shape it.
- 3. Resource, A resource that takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly (e.g., coal, oil).
- 7. Hazard, A serious event in nature, like a flood, hurricane, or earthquake, that can cause damage.
- 9. Science, The scientific study of Earth and its place in space, including its systems.
- 10. Tectonics, The theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into plates that move over the mantle.
- 11. The study of the atmosphere and weather.
- 12. The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air.
- 13. Water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and glaciers.
- 14. The hard outer shell of Earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.
Down
- 1. Resource, A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short time (e.g., sunlight, wind).
- 2. All the land and rock making up Earth, including crust, mantle, and core.
- 4. The soft, plastic-like part of the mantle that tectonic plates float on.
- 5. The study of the ocean, including currents, tides, and marine life.
- 6. A thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
- 8. The study of planets, stars, and space beyond Earth.