Earth Science

4. Crust: The relatively thin, more dense crust that forms the ocean floor.
6. An opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases erupt.
9. The process by which natural agents, such as wind, water, or ice, remove and transport soil and roTectonic Plate
10. Crust: The relatively thick, less dense crust that forms the continents.
12. The breakdown of rocks, soils, and minerals through physical or chemical processes.
16. The short-term conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
17. A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.
18. : All the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice.

1. : Boundary A boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other.
2. Boundary A boundary where tectonic plates collide.
3. A large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere.Biosphere The part of Earth where life exists, encompassing all living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
5. The long-term average weather conditions of a particular region.
7. The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.
8. A bend or curve in rock layers
11. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, including oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.
13. A fracture in rock where movement has occurred.
14. A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
15. A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.
19. Boundary A boundary where tectonic plates move apart.