Mapmaker Crossword Puzzle
Word List:
atlas, azimuthal, cartographer, mercator, physical, political, projection,
road, robinson, sinusoidal, thematic, weather
Across:
2. A map showing natural features, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and
oceans.
5. The representation on a plane of the Earth's surface.
6. Using _______________ equidistant projection, the distance between
two points on a straight line can be measured accurately.
7. A map showing tourist attractions, types of roads, railroad crossings,
etc.
8. A map showing cultural features like the outlines of countries, states,
and cities.
10. A type of projection in which the shape of the continents and directions
(north, south, east, west) are distorted, but the distortions are balanced.
11. A map showing precipitation (rain, sleet, snow) and cold fronts.
12. A book of maps.
Down:
1. A person who makes maps.
3. A type equal area projection in which the shape of the continents and
directions (north, south, east, west) are distorted, but the size of the
continents in relation to one another are correct.
4. A type of conformal projection that distorts the size of areas, but
the shape and
directions are correct.
9. A map showing specific kinds of information.
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