Lesson 2: Understanding Maps

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Across
  1. 3. A type of map scale that tells you one unit on the map equals 100,000 of the same units on the earth's surface
  2. 5. Drawing that shows part of the earth's surface as seen from above.
  3. 6. Part of a map that shows relationship between map distance and the actual distance
  4. 8. Some symbols are ______ and some are colors.
  5. 9. A type of map scale that uses two distances and an equal sign to make a comparison.
  6. 12. List of map symbols and their meanings
Down
  1. 1. A type of map scale that is a line or bar divided into equal parts and labeled with the unit of length
  2. 2. Part of a map that shows the major compass directions
  3. 4. a model of the earth (not a vocabulary word)
  4. 7. A map can show land, rivers, bridges and ______ (not a vocabulary word)
  5. 10. How high the land is above sea level(not a vocabulary word)
  6. 11. Another name for legend (not a vocabulary word)