Geography Crossword

2. liquid flows across the surface of the land and into nearby creeks, streams, or ponds.
5. a process of chemical weathering. Some minerals take up water and form weaker compounds
7. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
8. carbon dioxide from moisture in the air reacts with carbonate minerals found in rock.
10. the laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice
12. small pebbles and stones are bounced along the river bed
17. This is the sheer power of the waves as they smash against the cliff.
20. is the downhill movement of sediment that moves because of gravity.

1. the movement of material along a coast by waves
3. the erosion or disintegration of rocks caused by chemical reactions
4. move beach materials up and down the beach
6. an avalanche of loose rocks.
9. the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.
11. downward progression of rock and soil down a low grade slope
13. downward intermittent movement of rock debris
14. when the water runs back down the beach
15. flow of water that contains large amounts of suspended particles and silt.
16. wearing away of the river bed and banks by the load hitting against them.
18. The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earths surface
19. When temperatures drop, the water freezes and expands causing the crack to widen.