Across
- 5. the thick layers of very hot, melted rock between the crust and the core of the earth
- 6. all sedimentary particles larger than 2 millimetres is called gravel. Gravel is subdivided into pebbles, cobbles, and boulders
- 7. a loose rock larger than 256 millimetres (10 inches)
- 10. the movement of weathered rocks and soil
- 12. a scientist who studies geology
- 14. fine-grained material surrounding larger grains in a sedimentary rock
- 15. molten rock that flows out onto the earth's surface
Down
- 1. soft rock formed from layers of mud soil - very small fine pieces that sink into the bottom of rivers, lakes and seas
- 2. rock igneous rock that forms when magma cools below the earth's surface
- 3. rock rock formed when molten rock has cooled and solidified
- 4. loose particles of rock or mineral that range in size from 0.0625 - 2.0 millimetres in diameter
- 7. a layer of sediment or sedimentary rock
- 8. the breaking of rocks by water,snow,ice,wind,chemicals,gravity or plant roots
- 9. melted in hot lava
- 11. igneous rock that forms when magma cools on the earth's surface
- 13. layers,or bands, in rocks