Mapping Earth's Surface Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• contour : on a topographic map, a _ line connects points of equal elevation.
• key : a list of all the symbols used on a map with an explanation of their meaning
• longitude : the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.
• plain : a landform made up of nearly flat or gently rolling land with low relief.
• north : _ pole is 90 degrees north latitude
• land form : a feature of topography such as a hill or valley formed by the processes that shape the earth's surface
• plateau : a landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface.
• hemisphere : one half of the sphere that makes up the earth's surface.
• equator : an imaginary line that circles the earth halfway between the north and south poles.
• index : an _ contour is a heavier contour line that is labeled with elevation of that contour in round units.
• degree : 1/360 of the distance around a circle.
• interval : the change in elevation from one contour line to the next is called the contour _ .
• globe : a sphere that represents earth's entire surface.
• mountain : landform with high elevation and high relief.
• latitude : the distance in degrees north or south of the equator.
• topography : the shape of the land determined by elevation, relief and landforms
• meridians : line of longitude can also be called _ .
• western : north and south america are located in the _ hemisphere.
• range : a mountain _ is a group of mountains closely related in shape, structure and age.
• map : a flat model of all or part of earth's surface as seen from above.
• elevation : height above sea level
• symbols : shapes and pictures that stand for features on earth's surface.
• relief : the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area.
• scale : a map's _ relates distance on a map to a distance on earth's surface.
• gps : a satellite system that allows land, sea, and airborne users to determine their exact location anywhere in the world.