How and Why Boats Float

Words associated with the reasons for and why boats float,along with words describing different boats and their parts.

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Across

2. The right side of a boat is called its ____________ side.

4. The left side of a boat is called its ________ side.

5. Boats and ships use this to help them stay balanced and level in the water and is usually water or lead.

7. The majority of a boats _______ is below the water level.

8. Boats are kept afloat by their _____________________.

11. All boats have this to help them steer in the water.

12. People use theses to stay afloat.

13. Sailing boats have tall ____________________.

Down

1. The front of a boat is called its _____________.

2. The back of a boat is called its ______________.

3. The volume of water a ship occupies is called its __________________.

6. Holds a boat in place and stops it drifting away.

9. The place steering a boat takes place is called its __________.

10. Attached to the bottom of a boat is its _________ that help keeps it upright.

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