Maps and Globes crosswords for kids
Learn about maps, globes, and navigation tools. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.
3 crosswords on this page
Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.
Maps and Globes crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
Maps and Globes Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 5. Map showing hills valleys and elevation
- 6. Line of longitude especially the prime one
Down
- 1. Half of the globe north south east or west
- 2. Vertical lines going north to south on maps
- 3. Way of showing round Earth on flat paper
- 4. Horizontal lines going east to west on maps
Maps and Globes Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Maps and Globes crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
Maps and Globes Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 6. Person whose job is to draw maps
- 8. Using a map to find your way somewhere
- 9. Vertical lines going north to south on maps
- 10. The four main compass directions on a map
Down
- 1. Line of longitude especially the prime one
- 2. Line dividing Earth into north and south halves
- 3. Half of the globe north south east or west
- 4. Map showing hills valleys and elevation
- 5. Way of showing round Earth on flat paper
- 7. Horizontal lines going east to west on maps
Maps and Globes Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Maps and Globes crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
Maps and Globes Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 4. Line dividing Earth into north and south halves
- 7. The four main compass directions on a map
- 11. Person whose job is to draw maps
- 12. Vertical lines going north to south on maps
- 13. Half of the globe north south east or west
- 14. Lines on a map connecting points of equal height
Down
- 1. Line of longitude especially the prime one
- 2. Physical features of land shown on maps
- 3. Tool or symbol showing north south east west
- 5. Using a map to find your way somewhere
- 6. Way of showing round Earth on flat paper
- 8. Map showing hills valleys and elevation
- 9. Line on a map showing where countries meet
- 10. Horizontal lines going east to west on maps
Maps and Globes Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
The whole maps and globes pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
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About Maps and Globes Crossword
Every Maps and Globes crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Learn about maps, globes, and navigation tools. Kids meet words like meridian, latitude and projection as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.
You'll find this Maps and Globes crossword in three difficulty levels - easy (ages 4-6), medium (ages 7-9), and hard (ages 10+) - each free to print with its own answer key. Working through them builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning, and because every level shares the same theme, siblings of different ages can play side by side.
Common questions
Are these maps and globes crossword puzzles free to print?+
Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.
What age are maps and globes crosswords designed for?+
Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.
Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+
Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.