Landforms and Landscapes Recap

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Across
  1. 4. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth’s crust.
  2. 6. Where two tectonic plates move towards each other and may collide.
  3. 7. Where two tectonic plates move away from each other.
  4. 11. The point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts.
  5. 12. Where two tectonic plates slide past each other.
  6. 13. Natural features of the Earth’s surface, such as mountains and valleys.
Down
  1. 1. Something that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
  2. 2. The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces over time.
  3. 3. The process where sediment is dropped or laid down in a new location.
  4. 5. ________ plates. Large pieces of the Earth’s crust that move slowly over time.
  5. 8. The movement of rock or soil from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.
  6. 9. The visible features of an area of land.
  7. 10. ______ scale. The scale used to measure the magnitude (strength) of an earthquake.