Rocks in motion
Easy · Original draft · Review pending · Criss-cross style
Rocks in motion
Eight clues about rock families, molten material and changing landscapes.
Pressing loose grains closer together under the weight above (10)
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About this rock cycle crossword
Four Across answers cross four Down answers about selected rock families, molten material and processes that change the landscape. The 11×12 criss-cross distinguishes material breaking down in place from material being moved. Several answers are longer science terms; use their definitions and crossings to check spelling.
11 × 12 grid · 8 clues · Criss-cross style
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Rocks in motion
Easy · 11 × 12 · ClueFill · Unreviewed original draft
Across
2. Rock type formed when molten material cools and solidifies (7)
3. Rock family altered by heat or pressure while remaining solid (11)
6. Rock family that includes sandstone and limestone (11)
8. Breakdown of rock where it sits, without transport (10)
Down
1. Pressing loose grains closer together under the weight above (10)
4. Molten rock while it is still underground (5)
5. Removal and transport of rock or soil by moving water, wind or ice (7)
7. Molten rock after it reaches the surface (4)