Science Crossword

3. the thick layer of hot, solid rock beneath the Earth’s crust
4. layers of rock or soil placed on top of each other
6. hot, melted rock found under the surface of the Earth
7. all the solid parts of Earth, like rocks and land
8. a type of rock made from bits of sand, shells, and other materials that get pressed together
9. the very center part of the Earth, made mostly of metal
10. the place deep underground where an earthquake starts
13. a type of rock that forms when melted rock cools and hardens
14. the thin, outer layer of the Earth where we live

1. a layer of soil with its own color and texture, different from the layers above and below
2. the study of the Earth, its rocks, and how they change
3. a type of rock that has been changed by heat or pressure into a new kind of rock
5. the idea that Earth is at the center of the universe
6. a nonliving solid that comes from nature and is made from one or more elements
11. the idea that the Sun is at the center of the solar system
12. soft, dark, decayed plant and animal material in soil that helps plants grow