Map and Atlas Review Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• south _ america : the united states is not a part of this american continent.
• capital : this symbol is a circle with a star in the middle that stands for _ .
• antarctica : this is the only continent in the world where people do not live.
• compass : this tool is used to show the four cardinal directions on a map.
• political : this type of map shows the names and borders of countries.
• continents : when looking at a world map, these seven large land formations are called what?
• equator : this invisible line is located at the center of the earth at the 0 degree line and runs from east to west.
• index : found in the back of the atlas, this tool has topics in abc order.
• water : blue on a map usually stands for this physical feature.
• key : this table explains what certain colors or symbols stand for on a map.
• physical : this type of map shows the physical features of an area like mountains, rivers, and valleys.
• cartographer : a person who makes maps...
• australia : an island that is also a continent.
• north _ america : mexico and canada are two of the countries found on this continent.
• scale : this tool is used to find the size of an area shown on a map.
• states : the u.s.a. consists of fifty of these.
• lakes : bodies of water that are completely surrounded by land.
• glossary : this tool is located in the back of the atlas and gives meanings for words used in the text.
• borders : the boundary line that separates one country from another.
• symbol : these tools are usually found within a key and tell you more about certain places or features on a map.