Geography Introduction Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. A round model of the Earth
  2. 5. Imaginary lines that go around the Earth from east to west and measure distance north or south of the Equator
  3. 7. Half of the Earth, such as the Northern or Southern half
  4. 11. Rose A symbol on a map that shows directions (north, south, east, west)
  5. 13. A very large body of salt water (there are five on Earth)
  6. 14. The place where something is found on Earth
  7. 15. An area of Earth that has common features, such as climate, landforms, or culture
Down
  1. 1. Imaginary lines that go from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
  2. 2. (or Key) A box on a map that explains the meaning of symbols or colors
  3. 3. The study of the Earth, its land, water, air, and people
  4. 6. An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern Hemispheres
  5. 8. A flat drawing that shows places on Earth
  6. 9. ______ Meridian The imaginary line at 0° longitude that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
  7. 10. One of the seven large land areas on Earth (like Africa or Asia)
  8. 12. A tool on a map that shows the relationship between distances on the map and real distances on Earth