Geography Crossword

Either the northern or southern half of the earth as divided by the equator or the eastern or western half as divided by the Prime Meridian.
The series of imaginary lines that circles the earth parallel to the equator; used to measure a distance north or south of the Equator in degrees.
The series of imaginary lines that run north and south from one pole to the other used to measure a distance east or west of the Prime Meridian in degrees.
An imaginary line of latitude that circles the globe at its widest point dividing the earth into the northern & southern hemispheres.
An imaginary line of longitude that runs from from the North Pole to the South Pole dividing the earth into the eastern & western hemispheres.
The line of latitude that marks the northern boundary of the tropics. Also, the band of earth that receives the most direct light and heat energy from the sun.
The line of latitude that marks the southern boundary of the tropics. Also, the band of earth that receives the most direct light and heat energy from the sun.
This is the line of latitude around the earth near the North pole (66.5N)
This is the line of latitude around the earth near the south pole. (66.5S)
The Northernmost end of the earth (90 degrees N)
The Southern end of the earth (90 degrees S)
Two types of location can be used to determine where a place is found.
Absolute location refers to the exact location of a place using latitude and longitude.
Relative location refers to the location of a place in relation to another place or places.
Lines that run East to West.
Lines that run North to South.
Major lines of latitude are separated about every 15 degrees.
Long streams of water that that empty into a sea or lake
Fan shaped area where the river enters the ocean or lake
Water bodies completely surrounded by land.
A part of an ocean or lake that extends into land.
A long, flat area of land.
A long, flat, raised area of land.
A long, flat, low area of land located between two or more hills or mountains.
Land surrounded by water on three sides.
Land totally surrounded by water.
An area of land that rises at least 2,000 feet from its surroundings.
Large bodies of salt water with tides
The environmental factor that has the greatest influence on whether or not a human settlement will thrive.
The natural shape of the land, is another environmental factor that greatly affects human settlement.
Are sometimes called "hidden" environmental factor, since they are often found below the earth's surface. They are also found in mountain regions.
In contrast to minerals, vegetation is a visible environmental factor.
Humans change their environment in order to survive or make their lives more comfortable.
Humans accommodate their lives to suit the environment they live in.
Humans rely on food, water, and materials taken from the earth in order to survive or make their lives more comfortable.
Everyone has different cultures, and they came part of our country.