Across
- 2. a network of ground stations that send signals to satellites that relay information to your phone or other device
- 3. developed in 1569 for navigation purposes, lines of latitude and longitude intersect at right angles, stretches the north and south poles
- 5. Map shows three-dimensional aspects of the planet
- 6. A two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth's surface or a portion of it.
- 10. a 'compromise' map, it does not show the shape or land mass of countries correctly, but it meant to be visually appealing
- 13. produces a round map based on one point on the Earth being the center of the map, distortion happens on the outer edge of the map
- 14. Map shows anything man-made, i.e. countries, states, capitals, etc
- 15. the intended use of a projection
- 17. Map map of earth taken from space
- 18. a person who makes maps
Down
- 1. Map shows the elevations, related to a relief map
- 4. Map map that tells about a special topic such as rainfall, population density, etc
- 7. the process of of showing a round globe on a flat surface
- 8. maintains the accuracy of country sizes by adding 'interruptions' into the ocean areas
- 9. Map shows land and water features shaped by nature
- 11. size, shape, distance, distortion
- 12. most accurate representation of the earth
- 15. Map uses drawings to indicate features on the map, such as buildings, forests, and landmarks
- 16. the misrepresentation of the area or shape of a feature of the Earth