Animals

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 4. A long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor (4)
  2. 6. Breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above (7)
  3. 7. A stretch of ___ water (7)
  4. 8. A common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens (8)
  5. 11. Clear liquid we drink that falls as rain (5)
  6. 12. The number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public (5)
  7. 13. Diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings (9)
  8. 15. Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs (6)

Down

  1. 1. A headlong plunge into water (4)
  2. 2. A plumbing fixture that sprays water over you (6)
  3. 3. The sound like water ___ (6)
  4. 5. Compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools (plural) (6)
  5. 6. Tight fitting garment worn for swimming (8)
  6. 9. An attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents (9)
  7. 10. A swimming stroke (5)
  8. 14. A rectangular piece of absorbent cloth for drying or wiping (5)