Earth's Surface Vocab Crossword

1. ________ weathering: The process of breaking down rocks through physical forces without changing their chemical composition.
3. A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to erosion.
4. The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity.
8. A coastal landform that runs parallel to the mainland, created by the accumulation of sand and sediment.
11. Natural rock formations that are formed by the erosion of rock, creating an arch shape over water.
12. _______ weathering: The process of breaking down rocks through chemical reactions, altering the minerals within the rocks.
14. A submerged or partially submerged ridge of sand, often formed by the action of waves and currents.
15. A small, narrow channel in the soil that carries water during rainstorms.
16. A landform created at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.
17. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by river erosion.
19. A narrow and deep channel formed by the erosion of soil, often caused by water runoff.
20. A natural resource composed of minerals, organic matter, water, and air that supports plant life.

2. The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.
3. Natural caves formed by the erosion of rock along coastlines by wave action.
5. The geological process where material is added to a landform or land mass.
6. The rapid descent of rock down a slope, often triggered by weathering or earthquakes.
7. A body of water formed in a depression created by glacial erosion.
9. Tall, isolated columns of rock that have been eroded by wave action, standing offshore.
10. A hill of sand built by the wind, often found in deserts or near beaches.
13. A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream running through it.
18. A flow of mud that occurs when water saturates the soil and causes it to move downhill.