Types and Elements of Maps

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Across
  1. 3. type of map that shows patterns related to the behavior of a group of people
  2. 6. the art and science of making maps
  3. 7. this line splits the earth into eastern and wester hemispheres
  4. 8. mix of maps and flow charts that show the movement of objects from one location to another
  5. 9. this line splits the earth into northern and southern hemispheres
  6. 10. maps that are designed to provide information on a single topic or theme
  7. 15. this element describes the theme or content of a map
  8. 16. theme of geography that describes how areas are connected together
  9. 17. type of map that shows changes in elevation across a surface
  10. 19. a representation of the Earth's surface
  11. 20. this element lists the symbols used on a map and tells us what they mean
  12. 21. these lines, also called parallels, run east to west
Down
  1. 1. type of map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map
  2. 2. this element shows the direction that a map is oriented
  3. 4. this element shows the relationship between distance on a map and corresponding distance on the Earth's surface
  4. 5. these lines also called meridians, run north to south, from pole to pole
  5. 7. type of map that shows country, state, and county borders
  6. 11. theme of geography that describes how goods and ideas move around
  7. 12. type of map that shows the land formations and water on the Earth's surface
  8. 13. theme of geography that describes the position on the Earth's surface
  9. 14. maps that show natural and human-made objects from the geographical environment with an emphasis on location
  10. 16. type of map that shows major roads and is used for navigation
  11. 18. theme of geography that describes physical and human characteristics