Geomorphic processes of tectonic activity, weathering, erosion and deposition that create and shape landscapes and landforms
Across
- 1. – processes; the physical and chemical interactions between the Earth’s surface and natural forces that create, modify, and shape landforms.
- 4. Tectonic – ; Large pieces of rock in the Earth’s lithosphere that move, causing mountains and volcanoes to form.
- 9. Water falling from the atmosphere causing the breakdown of rocks and minerals that happen during the weathering process.
- 11. The individual surface features of the Earth as identified by their shape.
- 12. The term used to describe eroded material, such as sand and rock.
- 13. The breaking down of rock and surface materials that have been exposed to the natural processes of weather, chemical reactions, and actions of plants and animals.
Down
- 2. The process by which soil, rocks and other surface materials are carried away, by the actions of water, wind or ice.
- 3. Landform formed by tectonic plates pushing together.
- 5. – activity; the movements of tectonic plates that cause the land to be pushed upwards, sink downwards, or be translated horizontally.
- 6. An area that has evolved over time, created by a combination of geological, geomorphological, biological and cultural layers.
- 7. A landform in a coastal landscape made up of deposed sand and rock at the shoreline of an ocean, sea or lake.
- 8. The process by which eroded materials are laid down in a new location.
- 10. A sandstone inselberg located in the Northern Territory made up of deposed sediment that over time, has eroded into an iconic Australian landmark.
