Geology Word Search — Medium

Play a free online Geology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Medium. Find all 12 hidden words on the 11×11 grid below.

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Geology word list, defined

ACCRETION /əˈkriːʃən/ · noun
The gradual process of growth or increase by the accumulation of layers or added matter, or the matter itself that has been accumulated. In astronomy and geology it refers specifically to the slow build-up of material onto a body such as a star, planet, or glacier. Related: accumulation, buildup, growth, increase.
VITREOUS /ˈvɪtriəs/ · adjective
Resembling or having the appearance of glass, especially in being transparent, shiny, or fragile. Related: glassy, transparent, lucent, glossy.
WEATHERING /ˈweðərɪŋ/ · noun, verb
The process of wearing away or eroding rock or soil, especially by exposure to wind or water. The act of being exposed to the elements, causing something to deteriorate or become worn. Related: erosion, corrosion, decay, degradation.
ANDESITE /ˈændɪzaɪt/ · noun
A fine-grained, usually grey volcanic rock of intermediate composition, consisting chiefly of plagioclase feldspar along with pyroxene or amphibole. It is the most common lava erupted by stratovolcanoes above subduction zones.
ALKALINE /ˈælkəlaɪn/ · adjective
Having the properties of or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7, and thus able to neutralize acids. Related: basic, caustic, nonacidic.
ARENITE /ˈærɪnaɪt/ · noun
A type of sand or sedimentary rock that is composed of rounded grains of rock or mineral particles, often formed by the erosion of pre-existing rocks. Related: sandstone, conglomerate, breccia, gravel.

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