Across
- 3. a landslide involving large blocks of rock moving downslope
- 6. the free fall of rock from a steep cliff or slope
- 10. the downslope movement of soil or rock under the influence of gravity
- 12. fine-grained, wet sediment
- 15. a mix of rock fragments, soil, and other material produced by erosion or weathering
- 17. the movement of eroded material from one location to another
- 18. the slow flow of water-saturated soil over frozen ground in cold climates
- 22. uneven weathering that creates varied landscape features
- 26. a slow to rapid flow of water-saturated soil downslope
- 30. a type of mass movement where material moves down a curved surface
- 32. a rounded mountain formed by exfoliation
- 34. the chemical reaction of minerals with oxygen, often forming rust
- 35. the breakdown of rocks at Earth’s surface by physical or chemical processes
- 36. a cone-shaped accumulation of talus at the base of a slope
Down
- 1. a form of chemical weathering that rounds rock edges and corners
- 2. the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions that alter their minerals
- 4. the chemical reaction of minerals with water, breaking them down
- 5. a type of physical weathering where water freezes in cracks and expands
- 7. the steepest angle at which loose material remains stable
- 8. a volcanic mudflow consisting of ash, debris, and water
- 9. a chemical weathering process where minerals absorb water and expand
- 11. a pile of broken rock fragments at the base of a cliff or slope
- 13. a fast-moving flow of rock, soil, and water
- 14. a chemical weathering process involving carbonic acid reacting with rock
- 16. the removal and transport of soil or rock by water, wind, ice, or gravity
- 19. a flowing mixture of mud and water, often triggered by heavy rain
- 20. the very slow movement of soil or rock downhill
- 21. weathering (salt wedging) physical weathering caused by salt crystal growth in rock pores
- 22. the chemical breakdown of rock minerals into new substances
- 23. a sudden and rapid movement of a large mass of earth material
- 24. the laying down of sediment or material after transport
- 25. the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition
- 27. a rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a slope
- 28. a large, curved slab of rock that peels off from a surface
- 29. the peeling of outer rock layers due to pressure release
- 31. the process of rock dissolving in water
- 33. a mineral deposit formed by the evaporation of water