Across
- 4. a book of maps
- 8. the alteration of the original shape of something
- 11. the map element that describes the theme or subject of a map
- 13. projection that shows correct shapes and sizes but makes measuring distances difficult
- 16. a flat representation of a part of the Earth
- 18. a three dimensional model of the Earth
- 19. a computer based program used to store, manage, and analyze data
- 20. words that identify a location
- 22. a visual explanation of the symbols used on a map
- 23. shows man-made boundaries, like countries, states and cities
- 25. a series of horizontal and vertical lines running across a map
- 26. visual images that show information using pictures or symbols
Down
- 1. images of the Earth’s surface taken from the sky
- 2. shows natural features of Earth, like mountains, rivers, and deserts
- 3. projection that shows the correct size but distorts shapes
- 5. the gathering of data from a distance
- 6. used on a map to determine where things are in relation to other things
- 7. images taken from space
- 9. uses the numbers and letters of a grid to help readers find specific locations
- 10. refers to the relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
- 12. projection that shows the correct shapes of land but distorts size, especially near the poles
- 14. place that stores information
- 15. features a main idea like weather, roads, sports teams, or population
- 17. the presentation of an image on a surface
- 21. graphics that represent something on a map
- 24. a person who draws or produces maps