Across
- 1. Part of the continental drift theory was supported by the fact that the plates appeared to fit together like ______ pieces.
- 6. The theory that all matter is consisted of many particles that are in random motion influenced by temperature with spaces in between particles.
- 10. Upper layer of the Earth found everywhere but oceans.
- 13. Process that most plants use to get energy by synthesizing carbon dioxide and water.
- 15. All matter is made of tiny indivisible particles called _____.
- 16. Plate boundary in which 2 plates slide past each other – the most famous example being the San Andreas Fault.
- 17. Name given to the supercontinent in the continental drift theory.
Down
- 2. The amount of energy/heat is required to increase the temperature of a material by a given amount.
- 3. Air molecule that is essential for human life and is a byproduct of photosynthesis.
- 4. Upper layer of the earth found in oceans.
- 5. Plate boundary in which 2 plates slide away from each other.
- 7. The process of taking in oxygen and producing energy in the form of ATP.
- 8. Provided strong evidence towards the continental drift theory that gave scientists an idea of what species lived where.
- 9. Air molecule that is essential for photosynthesis and is a byproduct of respiration.
- 11. The center of the Earth made of primarily iron and nickel.
- 12. Plate boundary in which 2 plates slide into each other – causes volcanoes and mountains.
- 14. The layer of earth in which the surface layer floats on due to convection currents found in this layer.