vocab

1. shows physical features of an area, such as landforms and waterways
3. a tool used to compare distance on a map with distance in the real world
6. imaginary lines measuring distance north or south of the Equator
8. lines measuring distance north or south of the Equator
9. shows the number of people living in different areas
11. The position of a place in relation to another place
12. shows political borders between places such as countries, states, territories, and cities
16. Exact location of a place on the earth described by coordinates or an address

2. a diagram that represents a place on Earth
4. shows weather patterns like temperature and rainfall in an area
5. A tool on a map showing cardinal (N,E,S,W) and intermediate (NE,SE,NW,SW) directions.
7. imaginary lines measuring distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
9. 0 degrees longitude
10. explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a map
13. 0 degrees latitude
14. The position of anything on Earth's surface.
15. an area's height above sea level