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Nature & Science Crossword
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Instructions: Fill in the grid using the Across and Down clues below.
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- 1.A bright yellow wildflower that becomes a fluffy seed head
- 3.A shrub or small tree with clusters of tiny flowers
- 5.An evergreen tree with red berry-like cones
- 7.A daisy-like flower popular in gardens and bouquets
- 9.A type of evergreen tree with flat, needle-like leaves
- 10.A fragrant herb used in cooking, like rosemary
- 11.A precious stone like a diamond or ruby
- 13.A colorful garden flower with a velvety face
- 14.The sweet liquid that flows through a tree
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- 1.A female deer
- 2.A climbing plant often covering walls and fences
- 4.A small round mark made by a pen
- 6.Conflict or battle between nations
- 8.To feel deep regret, or a bitter herb
- 9.A small sweet fruit from a tree, often dried
- 10.A light touch or pat
- 12.A chart showing roads and cities
Answer Key
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Instructions: Fill in the grid using the Across and Down clues below.
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- 1.A pellet of frozen rain that falls during storms
- 3.The clear liquid that fills rivers, lakes, and oceans
- 5.The outer edge of a cup or wheel
- 7.Moving currents of air in the atmosphere
- 9.Soaked through with water, not dry
- 10.The plants of a particular region or period
- 11.A female sheep
- 13.Very strong winds, often during storms
- 14.The body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth
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- 1.To chop or cut with an axe
- 2.A long pole used to propel a boat through water
- 4.A brownish color, or to make leather from animal hide
- 6.A floor covering or doorstep wiper
- 8.A place for relaxation with hot water baths
- 9.Grief, sorrow, or suffering
- 10.A small sweet fruit from a tree
- 12.A long period of historical time
Answer Key
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Instructions: Fill in the grid using the Across and Down clues below.
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- 1.The twinkling light from distant suns at night
- 3.A book of maps, or a Greek titan who held up the sky
- 5.The star at the center of our solar system
- 7.A detection system that uses radio waves to locate objects
- 9.A spherical celestial body, or a round shape
- 10.A being from another planet
- 11.A large shade tree with rough bark
- 13.Our home planet, the third from the sun
- 14.The color of Mars
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- 1.A place for relaxation with heated water
- 2.A state of matter, like hydrogen or helium
- 4.A hinged cover on a box or container
- 6.The pointed tip of a pen
- 8.Past tense of run
- 9.A mineral deposit found in rock
- 10.A playing card, or a skilled pilot
- 12.In the middle of something
Answer Key
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