Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Large noise after a lightning strike.
  2. 6. Closest planet to the sun.
  3. 8. Largest ocean in the world.
  4. 11. Tropical storms that have rotation.
  5. 12. Eisenbacher's favorite aquatic animal.
  6. 13. The mass removal of trees in an area.
  7. 15. Cars need this to run.
  8. 16. Food that can come with many toppings on it.
  9. 17. All-time leading NBA scorer.
Down
  1. 1. Winner of the 2022 World Series.
  2. 2. A territory ruled by a king or queen.
  3. 3. Most powerful piece in the game of chess.
  4. 5. Winner of the 2023 March Madness Tournament.
  5. 7. Largest country in the world by land area.
  6. 9. Largest country in the world by population.
  7. 10. A chain or group of islands.
  8. 14. Greek god of lightning.