Unit 1: Geography

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