Geography Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
| Term | Definition |
| Geography | Study of the Earth’s features |
| Map Symbols | Symbol that stands for something real on Earth. |
| Map Key | A box on a map in which map symbols are explained Also called a map legend |
| Distance Scale | Use to measure the distance from one place to another |
| Elevation | Height of something that is elevated |
| Bar Graph | Graph that uses bars of different length to stand for amounts or numbers of things |
| Pictograph | Graph that uses pictures or symbols to stand for the numbers of things |
| Circle Graph | Graph that show how the part of something relates to the whole |
| Line Graph | Graph that uses points connected by lines |
| Compass Rose | Drawing on map that shows the cardinal directions to help people use the map |
| Cardinal Directions | Main directions north, south, east, and west |
| Intermediate Directions | Directions northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest |
| Grid | Point where two lines meet, or cross, on a map |
| Climate | Average weather for a particular region |
| Precipitation | Amount of rain, hail, snow, or sleet deposited in a certain region |
| Vegetation | Process of vegetating or growing as a plant does |
| Urban | Relating to a city area |
| Suburban | Small community that is close to a city |
| Rural | Away from cities |
| Migration | Movements of large groups of people from one place to another. |
| Timeline | Drawing that shows when and in what order events took place |
Created by:
DebraFleming
Popular Biology sets