Across
- 3. One complete trip by Earth around the sun
- 7. A set of numbers that together describe the exact location of something, such as a place on a map
- 8. A diagram that shows how a unit of distance on the map relates to the actual distance on Earth is a map _____.
- 11. The _____ meridian is the meridian of longitude labeled 0 degrees, from which all other degrees of longitude are measured.
- 12. The _____ grid is the system of imaginary lines of latitude and longitude used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and globes.
- 14. One of the seven largest areas of land on Earth
- 17. The International Date Line is the meridian of longitude located at 180 degrees; by international agreement, the date is one day _____ to the east of this line.
- 18. Any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape
- 19. A compass rose is a diagram on a map that shows _____ such as north, south, east, and west.
- 21. The parallel of latitude that circles Earth exactly midway between the North and South Poles
- 26. A(n) _____ map is one that shows a particular theme, or topic.
- 27. _____ geography involves the study of natural features on the surface of the Earth.
- 30. The average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile, is called population _____.
- 31. A map _____ is a box or other display that explains the meaning of the colors and symbols used on the map.
- 34. The _____ Circle is the line of latitude that marks the boundary of the southern polar zone.
- 35. The spinning motion of the Earth around its axis
- 37. A change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map
- 38. All the plants and trees in an area
- 39. A system of imaginary lines that divides up the spaces on a map is called a map _____.
- 40. An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the Earth
Down
- 1. _____ location describes the precise point where a place is located on Earth.
- 2. Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest are examples of _____ directions.
- 4. A(n) _____ feature is any natural characteristic on Earth's surface, such as landforms and bodies of water.
- 5. The _____ Circle is the line of latitude that marks the boundary of the northern polar zone.
- 6. The _____ zone is the area between Earth's tropical and polar zones, where the climate is relatively mild.
- 9. A parallel of _____ is an imaginary line around Earth that runs parallel to the equator.
- 10. The Tropic of _____ is the northernmost line of latitude where the sun's rays ever beat straight down; it marks the northern limit of the tropical zone.
- 13. An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
- 15. The _____ zone is the area between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole or between the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole, where the climate is generally cold.
- 16. A map _____ is another name for the map legend.
- 18. A meridian of _____ is an imaginary line between the North and South Poles that crosses the equator at right angles.
- 20. The study of features on Earth's surface including landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, animals, and people
- 22. _____ location describes where a place is located in relation to another place.
- 23. The pattern of weather over a long period of time
- 24. A map _____ is a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface.
- 25. One half of a sphere
- 28. The Tropic of _____ is the southernmost line of latitude where the sun's rays ever beat straight down; it marks the southern limit of the tropical zone.
- 29. _____ geography involves the study of how people have spread across Earth
- 32. North, South, East, and West are examples of _____ directions.
- 33. _____ activity refers to any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services.
- 36. The _____ zone is the area between the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, where the climate is generally hot.