6th - Maps Word Scramble
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Answer | Question |
map | a two-dimensional representation of the Earth or a part of it |
globe | a three-dimensional model of the Earth |
physical map | a map that shows the natural geographic features of a place including, but not limited to, changes in elevation |
political map | a map that shows man made boundaries |
thematic map | a map that illustrates a specific topic or theme |
atlas | a book of maps |
scale | a line on a map used to compare actual distances to distances on a map |
legend/key | the section of the map that explains what different symbols and colors represent |
projection | representation of the Earth's rounded surface on a flat piece of paper |
distortion | a misrepresentation of the true shape |
isolines/contour lines | lines on a map that connect places with the same elevation |
topographic | a map that uses isolines to show changes in elevation |
global grid | vertical and horizontal lines that cover the Earth's surface and allow geographers to find absolute locations |
hemisphere | half of a globe or sphere |
latitude | the horizontal lines on a map or globe that measure distances north and south of the Equator |
longitude | the vertical lines on a map or globe that measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian |
physical map | Which type of map would you need to use to find the highest point in Europe? |
physical map | Which type of map would you need to use to find the number of mountain ranges in North America? |
thematic map | Which type of map would you need to use to find the climate regions of South America? |
thematic map | Which type of map would you need to use to find the languages spoken in different parts of Africa? |
political map | Which type of map would you need to use to find the number of countries that border China? |
political map | Which type of map would you need to use to find the capital cities of Australia? |
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