Map Skills
Across
- 5. Type of map used to locate a global address.
- 6. Imaginary line at 0° latitude; divides earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
- 7. Imaginary line at 180° longitude; opposite of the Prime Meridian.
- 9. Imaginary line at 0° longitude; divides earth into eastern and western hemispheres.
- 10. Shows the symbols and colors used on a map and explains what each one means.
- 12. Show natural features of an area (rivers, plains, mountains, etc.).
- 13. Shows the cardinal directions.
Down
- 1. Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
- 2. Lines on a map that measure distance north and south of the Equator.
- 3. Show borders (countries, states, etc.) and locations (cities, capitals, etc.).
- 4. Lines on a map that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian.
- 8. The two numbers used to write a global address.
- 11. Helps you find the actual distances between points on a map, usually in miles or kilometers.