Unit 1:Intro to Geography

2. Any natural characteristics of Earth's surface, such as landforms or bodies of water
5. Height above sea level
7. An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
8. Meridian lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole
12. A map that shows a particular theme or topic
13. Activity Any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services
16. The precise point where a place is located on Earth
17. Provides information on the distance on a map
18. A way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface
21. The average number of people who live in a unit of area
22. Parallel of latitude that circles the Earth exactly midway between the North and South poles

1. The directions of North, South, East, and West
3. Where a place is located in relation to another place
4. Spinning motion of the Earth
6. Imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the Earth
9. Run East to West on a map
10. All the plants and trees in an area
11. One round trip of the Earth around the sun
14. The pattern of weather over a long period of time
15. Direction finding tool that resembles a flower
17. Also known as a map key, this identifies symbols used on a map
19. A change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map.
20. Any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape