Across
- 5. northernmost point where the sun's rays beat straight down
- 6. the line that runs up and down the middle of Earth; 0* longitude
- 8. the type of government in the United States
- 13. preserves the natural beauty of the United States
- 14. a natural feature on Earth's surface
- 16. deepest known depression on Earth
- 21. where a place is in relation to another place
- 23. a circle showing the directions printed on a map or chart; one of the most important features of most maps
- 24. wealth and resources of a country or region
- 26. the study of people and how they are influenced by the place in which they live
- 27. total number of people living in a certain region
Down
- 1. reference to the many different cultures in the United States
- 2. the average number of people in a square mile
- 3. a system designed to rule or control a community
- 4. natural features of Earth's surface
- 6. regions with high total population and population density
- 7. areas defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics
- 9. the line around the middle of Earth; 0* latitude
- 10. the way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and similar customs
- 11. center of the solar system
- 12. the pattern of weather over a long period of time
- 15. creatures other than humans that have adapted to life in a region
- 17. the idea that you are free from the control and must rely on yourself
- 18. national bird of the United States
- 19. the description of where something is
- 20. areas around the planet that have a certain mix of plants and trees
- 22. highest point on Earth
- 25. the part of Earth that supports life