ROCKS & WEATHERING

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Across
  1. 2. – Rocks formed from cooled magma or lava.
  2. 5. cycle – Continuous process of rock transformation.
  3. 9. – A factor that causes physical weathering.
  4. 10. – Increase in size due to heating.
  5. 13. – The breakdown of rocks by physical or chemical processes.
  6. 16. – A metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
  7. 17. – Movement of sediments by water or wind.
  8. 18. – The movement of weathered materials by water or wind.
  9. 20. – The process of sediments settling in a new place.
  10. 21. – A natural solid material that makes up the Earth’s crust.
  11. 22. – Sediments being pressed together.
Down
  1. 1. – A light, porous volcanic rock.
  2. 3. – Weathering caused by water freezing and expanding in cracks.
  3. 4. – A sedimentary rock rich in calcium carbonate.
  4. 6. – Minerals binding sediments together.
  5. 7. carbonate – Main chemical in limestone.
  6. 8. – Decrease in size due to cooling.
  7. 11. – Rocks formed from compacted sediments.
  8. 12. – Rocks changed by heat and pressure.
  9. 14. – The amount of empty space in a rock.
  10. 15. – Remains of ancient plants or animals found in rocks.
  11. 19. – Small rock particles produced by weathering.