Parts of a Map Crossword Name:
Across
- 2. an imaginary line that runs vertially through the center of the Earth dividing the Eastern and Western hemispheres
- 3. a half of the Earth
- 5. another name for lines of latitude
- 6. a more detailed representation of a specific area on a map
- 9. an imaginary line that runs horizontally through the center of the Earth, dividing the Northern and Southern hemispheres
- 11. the four major compass points of North, South, East, and West
- 13. imaginary lines that run horizontally (east-west) around the Earth
- 14. explains the ratio of distance on the map to distance on the ground
Down
- 1. imaginary lines that run vertically (north-south) around the Earth
- 4. the in-between compass points of NW, SW, NE, SE
- 7. shows direction
- 8. tells you what the map is about
- 10. explains the meaning of each symbol used in the map
- 12. another name for lines of longitude