Foundations of Geology Crossword Puzzle

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Foundations of Geology Crossword Puzzle

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  • dike : a vein of igneous rock that runs perpendicular to the strata.
  • rock : usually a combination of two or more minerals
  • unconformity : a surface of erosion that separates one layer of rock from another.
  • crystalline : usually with a sharp, geometric shape.
  • mineral : basic building block of rocks.
  • erosion : there is only an unconformity when there is clear evidence of _ .
  • stalagmite : structure that rises from the floor of a cavern.
  • stalactite : an icicle-like structure hanging down from the ceiling of a cavern.
  • magma : molten rock.
  • minerals : inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the earth.
  • laminae : several layers of lamination together.
  • strata : layers of rock.
  • lamination : a single layer of rock that is less that 1 cm thick.
  • column : when the formation in a cavern is from the floor all the way to the ceiling.
  • sill : a vein of igneous rock that runs in the same direction as the strata.
  • topsoil : topmost layer that is rich in humus.
  • metamorphic : rock that has undergone change, usually due to heat and/or pressure.
  • water : most sediment is laid down by _ .
  • delta : sediment deposits carried to the end of a river can form this.