Types of Maps/Themes of Geography Crossword
Across
- 7. zero degrees latitude on a map
- 10. meridian located at 0 degrees longitude
- 11. type of map that shows highways and other transportation networks
- 12. vertical lines that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
- 13. when people do something to adjust to a new place or climate (putting on a coat)
- 16. describes what a map is about
- 17. location of a place in relation to another place such as "near HEB"
- 20. horizontal lines that measure distance north or south of the equator
- 21. type of map that shows the levels or elevation of the land
- 24. map projection that is most accurate near the equator but distorted at the polar regions
- 25. line of latitude running at 23.5 degrees north
- 26. type of map that shows a specific topic such as languages or religion
Down
- 1. type of region that shows service areas such as cell phone coverage and delivery areas
- 2. lists symbols used on a map
- 3. shows how much a map has been reduced
- 4. type of location that shows exact spot using latitude and longitude
- 5. when people, goods or ideas move throughout the world
- 6. type of map that shows features such as mountains, rivers and plains
- 8. type of map that shows countries, states, cities and other boundaries
- 9. type of map that shows agricultural and industrial products of an area
- 14. type of map that shows information about weather and precipitation
- 15. type of map that illustrates the past and shows change over time
- 18. type of map that shows how many people live in an area
- 19. line of latitude running at 23.5 degrees south
- 22. shows direction on a map
- 23. a type of region such as New England or French Speaking Canada