Weathering Crossword Puzzle

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Weathering Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST:

  • ice wedging : causes cracks in rocks to expand as water seeps in and freezes
  • abrasion : breaking down of rock and wearing away of rock by the action of other rock
  • weathering : process by which rock is broken down in smaller pieces
  • rust : red color of rock and soil caused my acid rain
  • animal action : weathering caused by holes being dug to expose underlying rock
  • oxidation : causes rust to from with iron in rock
  • stalactites : caused by seeping ground water into caves
  • plant growth : happens when a small seed grows over time to split a rock
  • physical : type of weathering caused by temperature change, pressure change, water, wind
  • lichens : produces acids and grows on rocks and trees