Investigating Map Projections

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Across
  1. 1. is a list of map symbols with an explanation of their meaning
  2. 3. color used for contour lines of the topographic map
  3. 4. relates the distance on a map to the distance on Earth's surface.
  4. 7. principles used in map surveying
  5. 8. the place in England where the Prime Meridian passes through
  6. 11. a common recretional use of topographic map
  7. 12. the most common map projection which is excellent for shipping routes
  8. 14. the first man made satellite launched into space
Down
  1. 2. a sphere that represents the entire surface of Earth
  2. 5. another name for mapmakers
  3. 6. the color of vegetation in a satellite image
  4. 9. is represented as a V shaped contour lines facing downhill
  5. 10. name of a map projection which have little distortion but can be used for a limited area of the earth
  6. 13. thousands of tiny dots which make up the satellite image.