chapter 4
Across
- 1. The regions of Earth where life exists.
- 7. A system where outputs affect inputs, either amplifying or reducing changes.
- 9. The gaseous envelope surrounding Earth.
- 10. Angular distance east or west of the prime meridian.
- 13. Angular distance north or south of the equator.
- 15. The point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun.
Down
- 2. The shape of Earth, which is slightly flattened at the poles.
- 3. All the water on Earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, and rivers.
- 4. The rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
- 5. A line of latitude circling Earth parallel to the equator.
- 6. The frozen water part of Earth's system.
- 8. The movement of Earth around the Sun, taking about one year.
- 11. The latitude line at 0 degrees.
- 12. Planets closer to the Sun, smaller and rockier than outer planets.
- 14. Outer planets made mostly of gas and much larger than inner planets.