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Rocky Mountain geology crossword with feldspar, Ashcroft, and Colorado mining history.
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Our Big Backyard: Rocky Mountain Geology Crossword

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A 17-clue crossword exploring the geology, geography, and history of the Rocky Mountain region. Answers include mineral names like feldspar, Colorado towns such as Ashcroft and Silverton, wilderness areas, and natural features students might encounter outdoors. Suitable for earth science units or regional studies in Grades 5–7.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Geology
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated September 2021

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