Quick Crosswords Quick Science Expert — Set 13
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🔬 Science Crossword #1
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A material that does not let electricity or heat pass through easily
- 5 The band of colors formed when white light is split
- 6 The tiny building block that makes up all living things
Down
- 2 A substance that living things need for energy and growth
- 3 Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined
- 4 The remains of a plant or animal from long ago preserved in rock
Answers
- 1 Across: A material that does not let electricity or heat pass through easily (9)INSULATOR
- 5 Across: The band of colors formed when white light is split (8)SPECTRUM
- 6 Across: The tiny building block that makes up all living things (4)CELL
- 2 Down: A substance that living things need for energy and growth (8)NUTRIENT
- 3 Down: Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined (7)MIXTURE
- 4 Down: The remains of a plant or animal from long ago preserved in rock (6)FOSSIL
🔬 Science Crossword #2
11×11 grid
Across
- 3 The tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving
- 5 The force that makes magnets attract or repel
- 6 Facts that show something is true
Down
- 1 The invisible force that pulls things toward the Earth
- 2 A tool that makes very tiny things look bigger
- 4 A pattern of energy moving through space or matter
Answers
- 3 Across: The tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving (7)INERTIA
- 5 Across: The force that makes magnets attract or repel (9)MAGNETISM
- 6 Across: Facts that show something is true (8)EVIDENCE
- 1 Down: The invisible force that pulls things toward the Earth (7)GRAVITY
- 2 Down: A tool that makes very tiny things look bigger (10)MICROSCOPE
- 4 Down: A pattern of energy moving through space or matter (4)WAVE
🔬 Science Crossword #3
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A pattern of energy moving through space or matter
- 3 A form of energy that allows us to see
- 4 Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined
- 5 The band of colors formed when white light is split
- 6 A hard solid piece of the Earth made of minerals
- 7 Related to the large plates that make up Earth's surface
Down
- 2 A form of energy used to power lights and machines
- 5 A state of matter that holds its shape
Answers
- 1 Across: A pattern of energy moving through space or matter (4)WAVE
- 3 Across: A form of energy that allows us to see (5)LIGHT
- 4 Across: Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined (7)MIXTURE
- 5 Across: The band of colors formed when white light is split (8)SPECTRUM
- 6 Across: A hard solid piece of the Earth made of minerals (4)ROCK
- 7 Across: Related to the large plates that make up Earth's surface (8)TECTONIC
- 2 Down: A form of energy used to power lights and machines (11)ELECTRICITY
- 5 Down: A state of matter that holds its shape (5)SOLID
🔬 Science Crossword #4
11×11 grid
Across
- 3 The band of colors formed when white light is split
- 5 Any living thing such as a plant or animal
Down
- 1 A tool for measuring temperature
- 2 The force that slows things down when they rub together
- 4 An object that attracts iron and some other metals
- 6 The amount of matter in an object
Answers
- 3 Across: The band of colors formed when white light is split (8)SPECTRUM
- 5 Across: Any living thing such as a plant or animal (8)ORGANISM
- 1 Down: A tool for measuring temperature (11)THERMOMETER
- 2 Down: The force that slows things down when they rub together (8)FRICTION
- 4 Down: An object that attracts iron and some other metals (6)MAGNET
- 6 Down: The amount of matter in an object (4)MASS
🔬 Science Crossword #5
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 The tiny building block that makes up all living things
- 6 When water changes from a liquid to a gas
- 7 A pure substance made of only one type of atom
Down
- 1 A mountain with an opening that can erupt hot lava
- 3 A form of energy that allows us to see
- 4 Two or more atoms joined together
- 5 Vibrations that travel through the air and are heard by ears
Answers
- 2 Across: The tiny building block that makes up all living things (4)CELL
- 6 Across: When water changes from a liquid to a gas (11)EVAPORATION
- 7 Across: A pure substance made of only one type of atom (7)ELEMENT
- 1 Down: A mountain with an opening that can erupt hot lava (7)VOLCANO
- 3 Down: A form of energy that allows us to see (5)LIGHT
- 4 Down: Two or more atoms joined together (8)MOLECULE
- 5 Down: Vibrations that travel through the air and are heard by ears (5)SOUND
Solver Notes
- 1. A material that does not let electricity or heat pass through easily
- 5. The band of colors formed when white light is split
- 6. The tiny building block that makes up all living things
- 2. A substance that living things need for energy and growth
- 3. Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically joined
- 4. The remains of a plant or animal from long ago preserved in rock
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