Chapter 8 Earth Science Vocab Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Physical features of the Earth's surface found in a particular area
  2. 6. Measure of distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
  3. 7. Large area of relatively flat land high above sea level (high elevation)
  4. 9. Low flat area found inland on a continent, higher elevation than a COASTAL PLAIN
  5. 10. Natural land form reaching high elevations with a narrow summit (peak/top) and steep slopes (sides)
  6. 12. Parallel series of mountains with same general shape and structure
  7. 15. Large group of mountains, including Mountain ranges and systems
  8. 17. Lines running from the north to the south poles marking the distance east and west of the Prime Meridian (zero degrees)
  9. 18. Imaginary line that runs east and west and divides the plant into the northern and southern hemisphere
Down
  1. 2. Major landmass rising well above sea level, millions of square kilometers large
  2. 3. Meridian which runs through Greenwich England at zero degrees (east/west)
  3. 4. Low flat area along a coast
  4. 5. Small land mass surrounded by water
  5. 6. Measure of distance north and south of the equator
  6. 8. Group of mountain ranges in a similar area
  7. 11. Height above sea level
  8. 13. Difference in elevation within an area
  9. 14. Area with low relief (flat) can be coastal or interior
  10. 16. The shape of the Earth's surface