Across
- 2. Where the information on the map came from
- 4. A representation,of the whole or part of an area
- 6. Representation of information of various topics across geographical area
- 7. Shows what the symbols on the map mean; helps identify what you’re looking for
- 10. When the map was made, determines accuracy
- 13. Where something is located as compared with something else
- 15. Who made the map, determines reliability
- 16. What the map is of
- 17. “Half of the earth”; usually North & South or East & West
Down
- 1. A symbol on a map showing which direction is north, though all directions are often shown
- 3. Location of geographic boundaries, physical features, or cultural features
- 5. How big or small the map is compared to real life, shown by a ratio line
- 8. “Line of latitude”, 0°; divides North and South hemisphere
- 9. “Line of longitude”, 0°; divides East & West hemisphere
- 11. How far “east or west” a place is from the Prime Meridian; vertical lines, -180° to 0 to +180°
- 12. Where something is exactly located based on coordinates or address
- 14. How far “north or south” a place is from the Equator; horizontal lines, 0 - 90°
