Across
- 2. The level at which a geographer studies a problem or phenomenon (e.g., local, regional, national, global).
- 4. An area of Earth distinguished by a distinctive combination of cultural and physical features.
- 7. The position of something on Earth's surface.
- 8. The precise spot where something is, often using latitude and longitude coordinates.
- 10. A computer system that stores, organizes, analyzes, and displays geographic data.
- 12. The misrepresentation of area, shape, distance, or direction on a map.
- 15. The degree to which two phenomena are similarly arranged over space.
- 16. The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape.
- 17. A method for representing the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional map.
- 19. A satellite-based system for determining the absolute location of places or geographic features.
- 21. The position of a place in relation to another place.
Down
- 1. The relationship between humans and the natural world.
- 3. The location of a place relative to other places.
- 5. A thematic map that uses colors or shading to show data for predefined areas.
- 6. A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular character.
- 9. The physical character of a place.
- 11. The belief that the physical environment may limit human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the environment.
- 13. The belief that the physical environment causes social development.
- 14. The acquisition of data about Earth's surface from a satellite or other long-distance methods.
- 18. The ability to meet humanity's current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
- 20. A thematic map that distorts the size of geographic areas to show a variable.