Earth Trivia

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 6. To subject to a mathematical ___ (9)
  2. 7. Tending to move apart in different directions (9)
  3. 10. The branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust (14)
  4. 11. A crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other (5)
  5. 14. The central part of the Earth (4)
  6. 15. The atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere (10)
  7. 16. Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace (6)

Down

  1. 1. An inclined ___ in which the hanging wall appears to have slipped downward relative to (11)
  2. 2. An increase in the density of something (11)
  3. 3. The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape (7)
  4. 4. Tending to come together from different directions (10)
  5. 5. Feeling of pressure or worry (6)
  6. 8. The solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle (11)
  7. 9. The lower layer of the crust (13)
  8. 12. A state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (7)
  9. 13. Hard outer layer of the Earth or of bread (5)