GLAD UNIT 1

3. an explanation of what symbols and colors on a map stand for
4. a diagram that shows the relationship between distances on a map and real distances on Earth
6. line of longitude at 0°
7. lines on a globe or map that run north to south and measure distance from the prime meridian; also called meridians
10. line of latitude that circles the middle of the globe
14. density the measure of how many people live in a given area, such as a square mile
15. lines on a globe or map that run east to west and measure distance from the equator; also called parallels

1. an exact description of where something can be found
2. the crisscrossing lines of latitude and longitude on a map or globe
5. half of the globe
8. the location of a place in relation to other places
9. a social scientist who studies geography
11. the city where the government of a state or country meets
12. a place where two pieces of Earth’s crust meet
13. a land area with physical features and climate that set it apart from other areas