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
