Earth Science U-PICK Project

2. The expelled layers of the star absorb the ultra-violet emissions.
3. The combining of lighter elements to form a heavier element.
11. Slow downward movement of soil particles due to gravity and stresses.
13. Glaciers erode the underlying rock by abrasion (striations) and plucking.
15. An upfolding in the rock layers.

1. Living, used to be alive, or came from a living creature.
4. A downfolding in a rock layer.
5. occurring Formed by natural processes on earth. Cannot be man-made in factories by people.
6. The transportation and redeposition of soil and nutrient-rich particles by wind.
7. Force of gravity on the remaining core is great.
8. Not alive, never living, and did not come from any living creature.
9. Gravity is so great that no light can escape.
10. A large mass of rock that rises a great distance from its base.
12. Cloud of interstellar gas and dust.
14. The two sides of a folded rock.