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CROSSWORD PUZZLE: THE PLANETS
Use what you have learned about the planets of our solar system to complete the
puzzle. You may need to refer to science book or an encyclopedia.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Across
3. Planet closest in size to the Earth.
4. The smallest planet.
6. The planet with the most natural
satellites.
7. The only planet known to support
life.
8. Sometimes called "the Red planet."
9. The most distant planet that can be
seen with the naked eye.
Down
1. This is usually the 8th planet
from the Sun, but every
248 years it moves closer
to the sun than Pluto for
20 years.
2. A large planet known for
a "Great Red Spot."
5. The closest planet to the
Sun.
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