Unit 1: Geography
Across
- 2. A system for finding locations on Earth using coordinates
- 5. A two-dimensional representation of Earth’s curved surface
- 6. The process of turning real-world information into map symbols and features
- 7. The process of improving the quality of life and economy of a place
- 10. relationship between map distances and real-world distances
- 12. Measurement north or south of the Equator
- 15. The direction you face measured in degrees from north, used for navigation and fieldwork.
- 17. The study of the Earth’s landscapes, places and the relationships between people and environment
- 18. A map that shows both physical and human features.
- 19. The difference in height between two points on the Earth’s surface, shown by contour lines.
- 20. Places where people live, work and play; can be cities, towns or villages
Down
- 1. A small-scale representation of Earth’s surface, often on paper or screen
- 3. Data collected personally through field sketches, measurements or questionnaires
- 4. Information obtained from published sources such as atlases or online databases.
- 8. The imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles
- 9. The height of land above sea level.
- 11. The process of asking questions, collecting data and drawing conclusions about places
- 12. Measurement east or west of the Prime Meridian
- 13. A map that uses shading or colour to show how a single piece of data varies across a region.
- 14. A map symbol showing direction, often with N, S, E, W
- 16. The zero-degree line of longitude
- 19. Areas outside of towns/cities, often with lower population density