Intro to Earth Science and Maps Vocabulary Review

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Across
  1. 5. Meridian The 0° longitude line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
  2. 6. The study of Earth's solid parts like rocks, minerals, and how they change over time.
  3. 7. Positioning System A satellite-based system used to find exact locations on Earth.
  4. 12. The science and practice of making maps.
  5. 14. A flat image that shows all or part of Earth's surface.
  6. 16. The solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.
  7. 17. Sensing Gathering information about Earth from a distance, usually by satellite or aircraft.
  8. 18. System Science The study of how Earth's spheres (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere) interact.
  9. 19. Imagery Pictures of Earth taken by satellites, used to study land, weather, and environmental changes.
Down
  1. 1. The study of weather and the atmosphere.
  2. 2. The study of Earth's oceans and the life, movement, and features within them.
  3. 3. Information System A computer system used to collect, analyze, and display geographic data.
  4. 4. A group of parts working together as a whole.
  5. 8. All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.
  6. 9. The study of objects in space, like stars, planets, and galaxies.
  7. 10. All living things on Earth and their environments.
  8. 11. The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
  9. 13. Maps Maps that use contour lines to show elevation and land features.
  10. 15. Science The study of Earth and its processes, including land, water, air, and life.