MASTER MINDS 2014

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Across
  1. 2. What famous scientist is credited with the discovery of the concept of gravity?
  2. 3. The first name of a major character in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
  3. 4. A measure of steepness
  4. 5. Definition of this word: (adj.) Longing for the past (Example the stresses of studying for exams, filling out college applications, and spirit week left many seniors _______ for the days when recess was still a daily activity
  5. 7. Throughout the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, the bird repeats which word?
  6. 8. A number multiplied by a variable in an expression
  7. 9. In astronomy, what planet is the third closest to our Sun?
  8. 11. This branch of government is headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Their main task is to make the laws
  9. 12. Who is the President of Russia? (2 words)
Down
  1. 1. A state park right near us that bears the name of a famous New Yorker (founder of Standard Oil Company and a billionaire!)
  2. 4. In biology, what is the species name for human beings?
  3. 6. This is one of the eight parts of speech that indicates surprise or emotion, such as "Ouch!" or "Wow!"
  4. 10. A letter representing a value that may change