Landforms, Rocks, and Minerals – Science 5

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Unscramble the letters to form the correct scientific word based on each clue.

1. A natural feature of Earth's surface, such as a mountain or valley. (8 letters)
2. A high area of land that rises above the surrounding land. (8 letters)
3. A low area of land between hills or mountains. (6 letters)
4. A large area of flat land. (5 letters)
5. A raised area of land that is lower than a mountain. (4 letters)
6. The place where the land meets the sea. (9 letters)
7. A natural stream of flowing water. (5 letters)
8. A large body of water surrounded by land. (4 letters)
9. A very large body of salt water. (5 letters)
10. Everything around living things, including land, water, air, and other organisms. (11 letters)
11. A natural solid material found on Earth's surface. (4 letters)
12. A natural substance that makes up rocks. (7 letters)
13. The way a rock feels when touched, such as rough or smooth. (7 letters)
14. A visible feature used to describe and compare rocks. (5 letters)
15. A small piece or particle that makes up a rock. (5 letters)
16. A solid material with a regular arrangement of particles. (7 letters)
17. A type of rock formed when melted rock cools and hardens. (7 letters)
18. A type of rock formed from layers of sediments pressed together. (11 letters)
19. A type of rock changed by heat and pressure. (11 letters)
20. Hot melted rock found beneath Earth's surface. (5 letters)
21. Melted rock that flows out onto Earth's surface. (4 letters)
22. The process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces. (10 letters)
23. The movement of broken rock and soil by water, wind, or ice. (7 letters)
24. The loose material on Earth's surface where many plants grow. (4 letters)
25. To group rocks according to their similarities and differences. (8 letters)