Random words #3

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Across
  1. 1. A celestial object that orbits the sun and creates a visible tail as it approaches.
  2. 6. A sudden, intense burst of radiation from the sun's surface.
  3. 7. The force that attracts two objects with mass towards each other.
  4. 9. Eighth planet from the sun and the god of the sea in Roman mythology.
Down
  1. 1. The continuous flow of ocean water in a particular direction, influenced by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity.
  2. 2. The galaxy that contains our solar system and is visible from Earth.
  3. 3. A diverse group of marine invertebrates that build calcium carbonate skeletons.
  4. 4. An underwater mountain or volcanic peak that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface.
  5. 5. The most abundant element in the universe and a key component of water.
  6. 8. A highly intelligent marine animal with eight arms and a soft, malleable body.