Grade 6: Investigating Earth's Layers Extra Credit

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Across
  1. 3. Hottest, most dense layer of Earth; made of solid iron and nickel.
  2. 4. The prefix "atmo" means ______.
  3. 5. The prefix "hydro" means _______.
  4. 7. Type of rock that forms due to extreme heat and pressure.
  5. 10. Very hot liquid layer made of iron and nickel.
  6. 11. The prefix "bio" means ________.
  7. 12. How many spheres does Earth have?
Down
  1. 1. The prefix "geo" means _______.
  2. 2. Type of rock that is formed in layers by cementation and compaction; often contains fossils.
  3. 6. Cycle in which rocks are changed from one type to another.
  4. 7. The thickest layer of Earth.
  5. 8. The outermost layer of Earth; where we live.
  6. 9. Type of rock that forms from melting, cooling, and hardening of magma/lava.