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

PERCOLATE /pərˈkɒleɪt/ · verb
to flow or pass through a porous substance, especially coffee grounds, and collect in a liquid below; to spread or become widely known, especially through the media. Related: seep, permeate, filter, diffuse.
RESIDUAL /ˈrɛzɪdʊəl/ · adjective
Remaining after something has been removed or used; not fully used or consumed. Left over or remaining. Related: remaining, leftover, unused, unconsumed.
IMPASSABLE /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/ · adjective
Impossible to pass or traverse; impassable roads or terrain. Used to describe something that is completely blocked or obstructed. Related: insurmountable, unpassable, impenetrable, inaccessible.
PLATEAU /ˈplætoʊ/ · noun
A flat or elevated area of land, often with steep sides, or a period of little or no change in a particular situation or activity. Related: flat, level, plain, tableland.
ROCKSLIDE /rɒkslaɪd/ · noun
A sudden and violent movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or other natural disasters. A rockslide can be a type of landslide. Related: landslide, rockfall, avalanche, slip.
JUTTING /dʒʌtɪŋ/ · verb
extending or projecting outwards, typically in a sharp or angular way; protruding. Related: protruding, projecting, jutting out, overhanging.
PERMAFROST /ˈpɜːrməfrɒst/ · noun
Permafrost is a type of soil or rock that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years. It is typically found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions and is composed of a mixture of soil, sand, and rock that has been frozen for an extended period. Related: frozen soil, perennially frozen ground, Arctic soil.
SCULPT /skʌpt/ · verb
To give a shape or form to something, typically by carving or modeling it. To create a work of art by shaping or modeling a material such as stone, wood, or clay. Related: carve, model, shape, mold.

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