Choice Board puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. Sport the Astros play
  2. 4. Country that is one of the five original south american provinces
  3. 5. Place where people workout
  4. 6. Least favorite subject of most people
  5. 8. Country that is a part of North America and is underneath the U.S
Down
  1. 2. Italian noodles typically served with a meatball
  2. 3. Furry animal with long tail and sharp claws
  3. 7. Sport played in the Super Bowl