Across
- 2. An element of a map that shows how a unit of distance on the map relates to actual distance on the surface of Earth
- 4. where a place is located in relation to another place (2 words)
- 7. System of imaginary lines that divides up the space on a map
- 8. one half of a sphere. Earth can be divided into eastern and western or northern and southern
- 9. a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map
- 10. the precise point where a place is located on Earth (2 words)
- 12. Direction the includes the directions between Cardinal Directions
- 14. Imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator
- 16. the system of imaginary lines (called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude) used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and globes (2 words)
- 17. Direction that includes North, South, East, and West
Down
- 1. a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface (2 words)
- 3. a diagram on a map that shows directions such as north, south, east, and west (2 words)
- 5. Part of the map that explains the meanings of symbols used on the map
- 6. Imaginary line from which all other degrees of longitude are measured (0° Longitude)
- 11. Imaginary line between North and south poles that cross the equator at right angles
- 13. Found at the top of a map to give the map a name (2 words)
- 15. Line of latitude that circles the Earth midway between the North and South pole (0° Latitude)