Human-reviewed Grades 2–5 science

Animal Habitats Crossword Puzzle

Free printable animal habitats crossword — forest, desert, ocean, and shelter words for elementary science with answer key.

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Puzzle grid

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Clues

Across

  1. Large saltwater habitat covering most of Earth (5)
  2. Underwater ridge of coral that shelters many fish (4)
  3. Habitat where land is soaked with water much of the year (7)
  4. Home birds build for eggs and chicks (4)
  5. Cold, treeless habitat found near the Arctic (6)

Down

  1. Natural underground space some animals use for shelter (4)
  2. Habitat with many trees growing close together (6)
  3. Dry habitat that receives very little rain (6)
Answer key
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