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Earth science crossword puzzle on rock layers, fossils, and sedimentary rock.
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Rock Layers & Fossils Crossword Puzzle

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A 10-clue earth science crossword on rock formation and paleontology. Clues cover sedimentary rock, erosion, paleontology, radiocarbon dating, and specific fossil sites like Shark Tooth Hill and the Grand Canyon. Ideal for students reviewing geology and fossil-record concepts in Grades 5–7.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Geology
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated March 2020

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