Earth Sciences Crossword Puzzles

Earth Sciences Crosswords

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Title	Instructions / Description	Sample Puzzle Hints	Difficulty
Trees		orange pigments that exist in some plants. red pigments that are produced by leaves of some trees in the fall. a chemical that shows as a color. a seed with a papery covering that can be carried by the wind. a hard, woody part of a cone that protects a developing seed.	Big
Natural Disasters		a long period of time with below average rainfall.. the boundary between two different air massess.. climate pattern that mild winters and summers.. when people need to leave a certain area because of a natural disaster.. the regular rise and fall in sea levels on coasts.	Hard
Ecology		The variety of living things in an area . Refers to an ecosystem consisting mostly of water . Any living thing . Organisms that hunts and kills its food . Living factors in a habitat .	Big
Glaciers	Find the correct word from you book for each hint.	dump. a long lake. boulders transported by ice. has a shape like an armchair. this can be v shaped.	Big
Do You Know The Layers Of The Earth?	Learn info about the layers of the earth, and maybe having fun.	The center layer of the earth is called the Inner___.. There are two different crusts. The Oceanic Crust, and the __________ Crust.. 2/3 of earths mass is in the______.. The Core has different layers. Specifically the _____, and Inner Core. The Mantle is made of different ___________ rocks, such as obsidian, sandstone, and granite..	Big
The Rainforest		The loss or destruction of trees.. 1,800 species of insects were found in only 2.5 acres of forest in this country. . Destroying rainforests can increase __________ _________.. Mining companies cut down trees in search of this.. This is one of the most important rainforest products..	Big
All About Trees	Use your knowledge of trees to compete the crossword below.	The canopy of a tree; where leaves are found.. Tightly-woven lignin and cellulose that makes up the structure of a tree.. A plant that completes its lifecycle in one year. . A tree with dense wood typically characterized by slow growth.. Contains the phloem of a tree which transports sugars from the leaves to the roots of a tree for storage..	Hard
Save the Planet		Gases that come from an engine as waste products.. Smoke that come out of a factory, giving out harmful fumes. . a way to reduce the amount of garbage that is thrown away. All the physical surroundings on Earth. to use something more than once.	Big
Soils		the breaking down of rock material. the study of soil formation. the ease with which soil may be tilled and the timing of working the soil after a rain. a small section of soil extending from the surface to the depth of root penetration. the ability of a soil to retain water for use by plants.	Big
Ecosystem		A group of organisms of the same species in an ecosystem.. An organism’s environment is all the living and non living things that surround and affect the organism.. An organisms complete function, or role, in its ecosystem. It includes all the ways the organism survives.. The gradual change of organisms in an ecosystem.. Because there is only enough food, water, shelter and space to support a certain number of organisms..	Big
Weathering and Erosion		the breaking down of rock. where the oldest layer is found in a canyon. the carrying away of broken down rock. largest canyon in North America. occurs when water freezes in cracks in rocks.	Big
Dayton's Layers of The Earth	Use the hints below to solve the puzzle.	The innermost region of the Earth.. Rock that has solidified from lava or magma.. Also known as the lower mantle; it is a thick layer of strong, solid rock.. This crust forms the landmasses called continents.. The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core..	Older Children
Waste and Our World		We need to understand the waste we produce and reduce or recycle or compost because too much waste will harm the natural ___________________________.. Examples of decomposers are bacteria, fungi and _____________. (Hint, plural). Paint, batteries and other chemicals should be disposed of at the fire station because they are __________.. This material is made from oil or other fossil fuels.. Fruit peels, yard waste and paper towels are __________________ because they can be broken down by living things into new nutrients..	Big
The Environment		the action of clearing a wide area of trees.. a luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas (2 words). a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting chiefly of carbonized plant matter used as fuel. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.. the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community (2 words).	Hard
Earths Layers		Coming from a volcano . Comes from lava . You live on. High land. Thickest layer.	Young Kids
Water Cycle & System		Scientific name for water. A body of fresh water that specifically stores water for drinking. Large amount of water travelling toward a lake/ocean. Where the river meets the ocean. A small body of fresh water that supports the natural habitat.	Big
The Carbon Cycle	Complete the crossword using the clues relating to the carbon cycle	An animal that breaks down dead plant and animal material. The burning of fossil fuels. A gas containing carbon. The organelle where respiration takes place. The break down of glucose inside cells to release energy.	Hard
Sustainability		a natural resource rich in biodiversity. protecting resources for the future generations. if we destroy this it will be very difficult to live. a beautiful place full of nature. an example of a fossil fuel.	Big
Eutrophication		a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in freshwater or marine water systems. green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. the reduction in the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, especially as a result of pollution. the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients. habitats that support marine life.	Hard
Hydraulic Cycle		the end of river were it meets the sea. when water goes into the through the ground.. When big boulders roll on the river bed.. what is the first stage of a river. when the sun heats up sea this is _______..	Big
Ecology	Use your knowledge organisers to help you	The number of organisms in a species. The clearing of a wide area of natural trees. The very first organism in a food chain is called this. A compound that traps sun rays in the atmosphere. Living factors that affect an organism's ability to survive in an environment.	Older Children
Fossil Record		Organs in a body which no longer serve a function.. In a habitat there are multiple bugs. Age of Reptiles and the Age of Conifers.. A study of the structure or internal workings of something.. An early stage of development of a multicellular organism.	Hard
Earth's Spheres		The high surface tension of water makes rain drops tiny bullets, that given enough time will erode ____. The lithosphere is able to move about, which over time causes the ___ to change positions. The current rates of use for lithospheric resource consumption is greater than the natural processes of replenishment - they are termed ___ resources. The lithosphere is broken into continental ____. Only 2% of the earth's water is ___.	Very Difficult
Earth as a System		The center of the Earth made mostly of iron and nickel. Earth was formed about 4.6 billion years ago and is made mostly of . The denser layer beneath the crust . vibrations that travel through the Earth. The mostly solid part of Earth.	Older Children
Ecology		Large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. Group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals. Individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. Group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Any of the almost spherical concentric regions of matter that make up the earth.	Big
Intro to Ecology		A group of individuals that belong in the same species and live in the same area. a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. A group of similar organisms that can mate and produce fertile offspring. An individual living thing. All the populations of all the different species that live together in a particular area.	Big
Nutrient Cycle and Photosynthesis		where trees store nutrients. Trees and plants are known as the __________ of the world.. ______________ is a good source of Vitamin D. nutrients are released back into the ________. for trees to eat they go through a process called ____________________..	Big
Ecology		a large area like a forest or tundra . living organisms, capable of reproducing and exchanging genes . single celled life form . a group of people having something in common. matter that makes up earth and its atmosphere .	Big
The Carbon Cycle		The name given to an animal that feeds on other animals. This human activity involves removing large amounts of plant life. The scientific term for burning. Due to the ability of carbon dioxide to hold heat, it is known as a ______________ gas. Fossil fuels from due to a lack of this.	Big
Earth's Interior	Use the hints to find the word.	The central part of Earth below the mantle.. A meteorite is a solid piece of debris from an asteroid.. The strong, lower part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and the outer core.. An elastic wave, or a packet of energy, produced by an eathquake.. A primary wave, or compression wave..	Big
Trees & Forests		the top of a tree which forms the canopy. growing part of a tree where cells form wood. the non living wood making up most of a tree stem which strengthens the stem. living components of an environment. a tree which bears cones and has needles (ie pine, spruce, fir) aka evergreens.	Hard
Deep Sea Creatures		Relating to the open sea. The kind if fish Mr. Blobby is. Lives in a chambered shell. The stinging cell on a jellyfish or comb jelly. A light producing organ in an animal.	Big
Changing Environments	Coastal Erosion	Building a new high-rise could damage the foredune and interdune - is this a social or environmental effect?. A way in which humans cause beach erosion.. Process that shapes coastlines. Starts with D. When salts and acids in seawater dissolve the rock gradually over thousands of years it is called _____________ .. Headlands, bays, caves, arches, stacks, stumps and wave-cut platforms are landforms created by _____________ . .	Big
Environmental Ethics		the ethical theory espoused by Peter Singer. a covenanted imperative from God to man involving nature. the life-centered system of environmental ethics. the focus of moral significance in Ecocentrism. the value an entity possesses because of its usefulness, as a means to an end.	Hard
Geography		Shows direction on the map.. Describes where a place is (absolute and relative).. The ocean located on the west coast of the United States.. Imaginary lines that run north and south and divide the globe into the Western and Eastern hemisphere.. The mountain range located on the Eastern side of the United States..	Hard
Water Cycle	Read the hints to solve the puzzle	which is a gas state of water. the process of water soaking into the ground to become groundwater. water that is drawn up through the roots of trees and then evaporated through the leaves. when water changes from liquid to a gas by heating. which is a liquid state of water.	Older Children
Climate	Activity	Wind system that influence indian climate. A form of precipitation. Temporary atmospheric conditions. Amount of vapour present in the air. India experience this type of climate.	Big
Tissues	Plants and Animal tissue	Blood,bones,cartilage,ligaments and tendons are examples of this type of tissue. Transportation of soluble organic compounds made during photosynthesis. Presence of this chemical in cork cells makes them impervious to water and gases. Bone cells are also known as. Cells which perform functions like protection,secretion and absorption.	Hard
Continents & Oceans		body of water to the left of North America. you have an aunt that lives here and she is always cold. bottom bunk. The Lion King. largest continent .	Big
Biomes		Rainforest having moderate temperatures. Northwestern coast of U.S. is a temperate rain forest. Receives more than 300 cm of rain per year. Huge trees: Cedars, Redwoods, Douglas Firs.. Grassland that is located closer to the equator than prairies. Can receive as much as 120 cm of rain per year. In addition to grass, scattered shrubs and small trees can grow.. Extremely cold and dry biome. Usually receives NO more precipitation than a desert biome. Most soil is frozen all year long (permafrost) During summer, the top layer of soil thaws, but the rest remains frozen.. Rainforests Found in regions close to the equator Warm and humid all year long. Lots of precipitation. Diverse plant growth.. Forest where trees that shed their leaves and grow new ones each year (Oaks, Maples…) Receive enough rain to support the growth of trees and other plants (at least 50 cm per year). Growing season is 5 to 6 months long..	Big
Wind Turbines	The 101 of wind turbine noise	Sound in the frequency range below 20 Hz. A natural variation in the sound from turbines. The discipline that is study of noise. Instrument to measure wind speed. Wind energy facilities are prohibited here.	Hard
Climate Zones and Climate Change		This term is used to explain the different species of animals and plants that can be found in the rainforest. . This is an example of air pollution caused by warm temperatures will make people have difficulties in breathing especially those with asthma. . This is the largest ocean in the world. . This monsoon wind blows from June to September. . Prolong periods of dry and hot weather will cause this phenomenon to take place. It damages crops..	Big
Dinosaurs	All about dinosaur	A animal that only eats meats. Animals that preys on others. Animals that get hunt for food. 'king of dinosaur'. A series of small bones which form the back bones.	Older Children
Natural World		a small road in the park or in the forest. . an area of sand by the sea. a very high piece of land. water flowing from the spring to the sea. an area with trees in the city .	Older Children
Layers of the Earth	Use the clues to complete the crossword	How many layers of Earth are there?. What is the thickest layer called?. A scientist that studies rocks. What is the thinnest layer called?. The study of rocks.	Older Children
Water		Someone who likes to explore the sea bed. Strip of water that travels to many places. Longest river in the world. No living thing can survive in it . All seas are .............	Big
Enviromental Problems	Complete the crossword with the given definitions.	It is the potentially dangerous byproduct of a wide range of activities. It is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from land which is then converted to a non-forest use.. It is an event of prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water or ground water.. A layer of oil that is floating on the sea or on a lake. Very likely to become extinct in the near future.	Big
Water Resources		A process in which come out of suspension in the form of floc or flake.. The process of removing salt from seawater.. A body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.. The principle by which the total value of a physical quantity or parameter remains constant in a system which is not subject to external influence.. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level..	Big
Vegetable Industry		There are many varieties of this plant.. Adding organic matter in the form of compost and aged manure, or using mulch or growing cover crops.. It is a bright-green lynx spider usually found on green plants.. is a low-branching, annual summer weed. Its pretty, white, star-shaped flowers produce an abundance of seeds, and a single plant can quickly turn into an infestation.. They are an order of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 430 genera in 15 families. .	Big
Algae		Coats the algae to help with buoyancy (6). Blue-green algae used in fish food and human health products (10). Groups of algae that live on hard surfaces (10). Scientific name for blanket weed (10). This group (pl.) of algae have an eye spot (10).	Hard
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