Human-reviewed Grades 3–6 social studies / science

Natural Resources Crossword Puzzle

Free printable natural resources crossword for earth science and civics — renewable, fossil, conserve, and related terms with answer key.

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Puzzle grid

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Clues

Across

  1. Natural solid from Earth used in building or industry (7)
  2. Top layer of Earth that supports plant growth (4)
  3. Resource that can be replaced naturally within a human lifetime (9)

Down

  1. Use carefully so a resource lasts longer (8)
  2. Wood harvested from forests for building and paper (6)
  3. Fuel formed from ancient plants and animals, such as coal (6)
  4. Power obtained from resources such as sun, wind, or fuel (6)
  5. Liquid resource essential for drinking, farming, and industry (5)
Answer key
1CONSER2TV3F4MINERALOMSB5E6SOILEN7WI8RENEWABLERTGEYR

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