Across
- 1. Result of processes like cooling, pressure release, or natural expansion in rocks.
- 3. Block of crust between faults, forming mountains.
- 8. Factors causing differences in rock layers due to erosion, volcanism, or faulting.
- 10. Different categories of faults formed by specific stresses.
- 11. Weathering process creating rounded rock shapes by attacking edges.
- 13. Condition of minerals formed deep down when exposed at the surface.
- 18. Mineral types influencing rock longevity during weathering.
- 20. Process where weak acids dissolve limestone, forming features like caves.
- 22. Impact of plants and time on weathering accumulation.
Down
- 2. Factor affecting weathering rate; warm and humid climates lead to faster processes.
- 4. Causes of rocks breaking into smaller pieces via expansion, frost, and gravity.
- 5. Deposition, faulting, and volcanic activity order determined by analyzing layers.
- 6. Landslides due to rapid or slow material movement on slopes.
- 7. Block of crust between faults, forming valleys.
- 9. Result of different stress types on rock formations.
- 12. Angles and directions describing fault or rock layer positioning.
- 14. Aids chemical weathering by creating more surface area in rocks.
- 15. Influence of slope orientation on rock weathering.
- 16. Compare rock layers using physical characteristics and fossils.
- 17. Impact of joints on rock strength, erosion, and landscape features.
- 19. Sand, clay minerals, and dissolved ions formed through weathering.
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