Across
- 2. one of the three main rock types, formed through the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava)
- 4. the long-term average of weather conditions—such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind—in a specific region, typically averaged over a period of 30 years or more
- 5. the scientific study of prehistoric life through the examination of fossils, including animals, plants, and microorganisms
- 7. low-level clouds that are characterized by a puffy, cotton-like appearance and vertical growth
- 9. The study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water across Earth, including the water cycle, surface water, and groundwater
- 11. the day-to-day or hour-to-hour state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, defined by factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure
- 12. formed when existing igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks are transformed by intense heat, high pressure, and chemical fluids deep within the Earth's crust
Down
- 1. the study of how the physical, chemical, and biological components of nature interact, and how humans influence these systems
- 3. A rock that is white, has a hardness of 3, and fizzes with acid
- 6. types of rock formed by the accumulation, compaction, and cementation of sediments—particles of pre-existing rocks, minerals, or organic material—over millions of years
- 8. the scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, focusing on short-term weather phenomena, atmospheric processes, and forecasting
- 10. the scientific study of the Earth, including its composition, structure, physical history, and the processes acting upon it