Map words

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees (5)
  2. 5. A system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region (4)
  3. 8. Elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface (8)
  4. 10. A line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height (plural) (8)
  5. 12. An indicator that orients you generally (plural) (10)
  6. 13. Navigational instrument for finding directions (7)
  7. 16. Something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible (plural) (7)

Down

  1. 1. The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees (4)
  2. 3. The highest level or degree attainable (6)
  3. 4. Tool for weighing things; also a set of musical notes (5)
  4. 6. The property created by the space between two objects or points (8)
  5. 7. A long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river (6)
  6. 9. A general course along which something has a tendency to develop (9)
  7. 11. The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced (6)
  8. 14. The region of the United States lying to the ___ of the Mason-Dixon line (5)
  9. 15. The countries of Europe and North America and South America (4)