Map and Globe Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. Meridian line that is 0 degrees, separates the earth into east and west
  2. 6. circle the earth pole to pole and measure distance east and west
  3. 8. drawing that show steps in a process, point out parts of an objec, or explain how something works
  4. 9. Line that is 0 degrees, separates the earth into north and south
  5. 10. shows the names and boundaries of countries
  6. 12. explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a map
  7. 13. tells you where the cardinal directions: north, south, east, west
  8. 15. shows how the whole of something is divided into its parts
Down
  1. 1. run parallel to the equator measures distance north and south
  2. 2. ways of showing the earth on a flat piece of paper
  3. 3. helps you figure distance on the map
  4. 4. precise spot where latitude and longitude meet
  5. 5. map that shows landforms
  6. 7. the vertical line along the left side of a graph and the horizontal line along the bottom
  7. 11. a round scale model of the earth
  8. 14. a flat drawing of all or part of the earth's surface
  9. 16. useful tool for showing changes over a period of time