MS World Geography: Unit 3 - Geographic Tools

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Across
  1. 4. a book of maps
  2. 8. the alteration of the original shape of something
  3. 11. the map element that describes the theme or subject of a map
  4. 13. projection that shows correct shapes and sizes but makes measuring distances difficult
  5. 16. a flat representation of a part of the Earth
  6. 18. a three dimensional model of the Earth
  7. 19. a computer based program used to store, manage, and analyze data
  8. 20. words that identify a location
  9. 22. a visual explanation of the symbols used on a map
  10. 23. shows man-made boundaries, like countries, states and cities
  11. 25. a series of horizontal and vertical lines running across a map
  12. 26. visual images that show information using pictures or symbols
Down
  1. 1. images of the Earth’s surface taken from the sky
  2. 2. shows natural features of Earth, like mountains, rivers, and deserts
  3. 3. projection that shows the correct size but distorts shapes
  4. 5. the gathering of data from a distance
  5. 6. used on a map to determine where things are in relation to other things
  6. 7. images taken from space
  7. 9. uses the numbers and letters of a grid to help readers find specific locations
  8. 10. refers to the relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
  9. 12. projection that shows the correct shapes of land but distorts size, especially near the poles
  10. 14. place that stores information
  11. 15. features a main idea like weather, roads, sports teams, or population
  12. 17. the presentation of an image on a surface
  13. 21. graphics that represent something on a map
  14. 24. a person who draws or produces maps