Classic Crosswords Classic Nature Medium — Set 14
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🔬 Science Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A tiny particle of light energy
- 4 A form of energy that allows us to see
- 5 The natural home of an animal or plant
- 6 A unit of information that passes traits from parents to children
- 7 A tool that makes far-away things look closer
Down
- 1 A mountain with an opening that can erupt hot lava
- 3 Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined
- 6 A state of matter that spreads to fill any space
Answers
- 2 Across: A tiny particle of light energy (6)PHOTON
- 4 Across: A form of energy that allows us to see (5)LIGHT
- 5 Across: The natural home of an animal or plant (7)HABITAT
- 6 Across: A unit of information that passes traits from parents to children (4)GENE
- 7 Across: A tool that makes far-away things look closer (9)TELESCOPE
- 1 Down: A mountain with an opening that can erupt hot lava (7)VOLCANO
- 3 Down: Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined (7)MIXTURE
- 6 Down: A state of matter that spreads to fill any space (3)GAS
🔬 Science Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 An object that attracts iron and some other metals
- 5 The natural home of an animal or plant
- 8 A push or pull that can change how something moves
- 9 A substance that living things need for energy and growth
- 10 Anything that takes up space and has weight
Down
- 1 A sample of something used for study
- 2 The force that slows things down when they rub together
- 4 A natural solid substance found in the earth
- 6 A curved piece of glass that bends light
- 7 A form of energy that allows us to see
Answers
- 3 Across: An object that attracts iron and some other metals (6)MAGNET
- 5 Across: The natural home of an animal or plant (7)HABITAT
- 8 Across: A push or pull that can change how something moves (5)FORCE
- 9 Across: A substance that living things need for energy and growth (8)NUTRIENT
- 10 Across: Anything that takes up space and has weight (6)MATTER
- 1 Down: A sample of something used for study (8)SPECIMEN
- 2 Down: The force that slows things down when they rub together (8)FRICTION
- 4 Down: A natural solid substance found in the earth (7)MINERAL
- 6 Down: A curved piece of glass that bends light (4)LENS
- 7 Down: A form of energy that allows us to see (5)LIGHT
🔬 Science Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A push or pull that can change how something moves
- 6 A sample of something used for study
- 7 To say what you think will happen based on evidence
- 8 A substance that living things need for energy and growth
Down
- 1 The wearing away of land by water, wind, or ice
- 2 The breaking down of rocks by weather, water, and living things
- 3 The rate at which something speeds up
- 5 The act of moving or changing position
Answers
- 4 Across: A push or pull that can change how something moves (5)FORCE
- 6 Across: A sample of something used for study (8)SPECIMEN
- 7 Across: To say what you think will happen based on evidence (7)PREDICT
- 8 Across: A substance that living things need for energy and growth (8)NUTRIENT
- 1 Down: The wearing away of land by water, wind, or ice (7)EROSION
- 2 Down: The breaking down of rocks by weather, water, and living things (10)WEATHERING
- 3 Down: The rate at which something speeds up (12)ACCELERATION
- 5 Down: The act of moving or changing position (6)MOTION
🔬 Science Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A push or pull that can change how something moves
- 3 A curved piece of glass that bends light
- 6 A form of energy that makes things warm
- 7 When one substance soaks up or takes in another
- 9 Facts and information collected from experiments
Down
- 2 A form of energy used to power lights and machines
- 4 When water changes from a liquid to a gas
- 5 A glass container used in science experiments
- 8 A state of matter that holds its shape
Answers
- 1 Across: A push or pull that can change how something moves (5)FORCE
- 3 Across: A curved piece of glass that bends light (4)LENS
- 6 Across: A form of energy that makes things warm (4)HEAT
- 7 Across: When one substance soaks up or takes in another (10)ABSORPTION
- 9 Across: Facts and information collected from experiments (4)DATA
- 2 Down: A form of energy used to power lights and machines (11)ELECTRICITY
- 4 Down: When water changes from a liquid to a gas (11)EVAPORATION
- 5 Down: A glass container used in science experiments (6)BEAKER
- 8 Down: A state of matter that holds its shape (5)SOLID
🔬 Science Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside Earth
- 7 A sample of something used for study
- 8 Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined
Down
- 1 Any living thing such as a plant or animal
- 3 The smallest piece of matter that makes up everything
- 4 The passing of traits from parents to their children
- 5 A unit of information that passes traits from parents to children
- 6 A natural solid substance found in the earth
Answers
- 2 Across: A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside Earth (10)EARTHQUAKE
- 7 Across: A sample of something used for study (8)SPECIMEN
- 8 Across: Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined (7)MIXTURE
- 1 Down: Any living thing such as a plant or animal (8)ORGANISM
- 3 Down: The smallest piece of matter that makes up everything (4)ATOM
- 4 Down: The passing of traits from parents to their children (8)HEREDITY
- 5 Down: A unit of information that passes traits from parents to children (4)GENE
- 6 Down: A natural solid substance found in the earth (7)MINERAL
Solver Notes
- 2. A tiny particle of light energy
- 4. A form of energy that allows us to see
- 5. The natural home of an animal or plant
- 6. A unit of information that passes traits from parents to children
- 7. A tool that makes far-away things look closer
- 1. A mountain with an opening that can erupt hot lava
- 3. Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined
- 6. A state of matter that spreads to fill any space
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