Unit 1 GeoTerms

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Across
  1. 3. One complete trip by Earth around the sun
  2. 7. A set of numbers that together describe the exact location of something, such as a place on a map
  3. 8. A diagram that shows how a unit of distance on the map relates to the actual distance on Earth is a map _____.
  4. 11. The _____ meridian is the meridian of longitude labeled 0 degrees, from which all other degrees of longitude are measured.
  5. 12. The _____ grid is the system of imaginary lines of latitude and longitude used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and globes.
  6. 14. One of the seven largest areas of land on Earth
  7. 17. The International Date Line is the meridian of longitude located at 180 degrees; by international agreement, the date is one day _____ to the east of this line.
  8. 18. Any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape
  9. 19. A compass rose is a diagram on a map that shows _____ such as north, south, east, and west.
  10. 21. The parallel of latitude that circles Earth exactly midway between the North and South Poles
  11. 26. A(n) _____ map is one that shows a particular theme, or topic.
  12. 27. _____ geography involves the study of natural features on the surface of the Earth.
  13. 30. The average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile, is called population _____.
  14. 31. A map _____ is a box or other display that explains the meaning of the colors and symbols used on the map.
  15. 34. The _____ Circle is the line of latitude that marks the boundary of the southern polar zone.
  16. 35. The spinning motion of the Earth around its axis
  17. 37. A change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map
  18. 38. All the plants and trees in an area
  19. 39. A system of imaginary lines that divides up the spaces on a map is called a map _____.
  20. 40. An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the Earth
Down
  1. 1. _____ location describes the precise point where a place is located on Earth.
  2. 2. Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest are examples of _____ directions.
  3. 4. A(n) _____ feature is any natural characteristic on Earth's surface, such as landforms and bodies of water.
  4. 5. The _____ Circle is the line of latitude that marks the boundary of the northern polar zone.
  5. 6. The _____ zone is the area between Earth's tropical and polar zones, where the climate is relatively mild.
  6. 9. A parallel of _____ is an imaginary line around Earth that runs parallel to the equator.
  7. 10. The Tropic of _____ is the northernmost line of latitude where the sun's rays ever beat straight down; it marks the northern limit of the tropical zone.
  8. 13. An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
  9. 15. The _____ zone is the area between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole or between the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole, where the climate is generally cold.
  10. 16. A map _____ is another name for the map legend.
  11. 18. A meridian of _____ is an imaginary line between the North and South Poles that crosses the equator at right angles.
  12. 20. The study of features on Earth's surface including landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, animals, and people
  13. 22. _____ location describes where a place is located in relation to another place.
  14. 23. The pattern of weather over a long period of time
  15. 24. A map _____ is a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface.
  16. 25. One half of a sphere
  17. 28. The Tropic of _____ is the southernmost line of latitude where the sun's rays ever beat straight down; it marks the southern limit of the tropical zone.
  18. 29. _____ geography involves the study of how people have spread across Earth
  19. 32. North, South, East, and West are examples of _____ directions.
  20. 33. _____ activity refers to any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services.
  21. 36. The _____ zone is the area between the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, where the climate is generally hot.