Simple Machines: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Simple Machines by David A. Adler. Look for hints in the Word Bank. Print the puzzle or use it on your tablet, phone, or computer.

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Across

  • 3. slant or bend upwards
  • 5. something happening slowly
  • 7. challenging
  • 8. very thin
  • 9. power, energy, or physical strength
  • 10. the hill was very ___
  • 11. balance or turn

Down

  • 1. They used a ___ to keep the door open
  • 2. when one surface rubs against another
  • 4. to connect
  • 6. a large amount of something
  • 7. the way something or someone moves

Word Bank

wedge
narrow
incline
gradual
difficult
steep
load
pivot
force
friction
attach
direction