Unit 1 Vocabulary Crossword

3. A tool that shows how distance on a map compares to real distance on Earth.
7. When the size, shape, distance, or direction on a map is not completely accurate.
8. Meridian, The main meridian at 0° longitude that divides Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
9. Projection, A method used to show the round Earth on a flat map, which always causes some distortion.
10. Lines, Lines on a map that connect places with the same elevation.
11. Imaginary lines that run east to west and measure how far north or south a place is from the Equator.
13. One half of Earth (north/south or east/west).
15. A round model of Earth that shows the planet’s true shape.
16. An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

1. Interval, The difference in elevation between two contour lines.
2. An imaginary line around the middle of Earth that divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
4. The height of land above sea level.
5. A small picture or shape on a map that represents something real, like a city or river.
6. The shape of Earth’s surface, including mountains, valleys, and flat areas.
11. A box on a map that explains what the symbols and colors mean.
12. A flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface.
14. Imaginary lines that run north to south and measure how far east or west a place is from the Prime Meridian.