Across
- 4. Solstice: The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 5. (crust): The thin, dense part of Earth's crust beneath oceans, primarily made of basalt.
- 7. The thin, outermost layer of the Earth.
- 10. The rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
- 12. The process by which Earth’s layers formed due to the separation of materials by density.
- 13. Vertical lines on a map that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Down
- 1. Field: The invisible force surrounding Earth, generated by the outer core, protecting from solar radiation.
- 2. The thick, semi-solid layer of Earth between the crust and core, driving plate tectonics.
- 3. Equinox: The day in March when day and night are equal in length, marking the start of spring.
- 5. Core: The liquid layer of Earth’s core, composed of iron and nickel, generating Earth's magnetic field.
- 6. Equinox: The day in September when day and night are equal in length, marking the start of autumn.
- 8. Horizontal lines on a map that measure distance north or south of the equator.
- 9. The spinning of Earth on its axis, causing day and night.
- 11. Core: The solid, dense center of the Earth, composed mostly of iron and nickel.