US Regions and Maps!

1. A guide that explains the meaning of symbols or colors on a map
5. A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean
6. A mark or character used as a representation of something on a map
7. A representation of an area of land or sea
11. A tool that shows directions
13. The vertical lines on a map that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
15. The part of a map that shows directions (North, South, East, West)
16. A region within a country, like California or Texas
19. An area of land defined by common features
20. A vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface
22. The horizontal lines on a map that measure distance north or south of the equator
23. A large body of water surrounded by land
24. The direction that is up on most maps

2. The direction to the right when facing North
3. The course along which someone or something moves
4. The line that separates two areas, such as countries or states
7. A large natural elevation of the earth's surface
8. A map type that shows boundaries between countries or states
9. The city where a state's or country's government is located
10. A map type that shows natural features like mountains and rivers
12. The opposite direction of North
14. A key that explains symbols used on a map
17. A nation with its own government and borders
18. A ratio that shows the relationship between map distance and actual distance
21. The direction opposite of East