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Term | Definition |
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Visuals | The pictures, maps, charts, and graphs that you see in your book. |
North Pole | The farthest place north on Earth. |
South Pole | The farthest place south on Earth. |
Equator | The imaginary line circling Earth, half way between the North and South Pole |
Continent | A large bod of land. |
Ocean | A very large body of salt water. |
Map Symbol | Drawings that stand for the real things. |
May Key | Tells you what the symbol on a map stand for. |
Cardinal Direction | There are four - north, south, east, and west. |
Compass Rose | A small drawing on a map that help you find directions. |
Locator | A small map on a larger map. |
Compass | An instrument that helps you know what direction you are going. |
Landform Map | Shows the different landforms on Earth |
Grid Map | Uses a set of boxes, or a grid, to locate places. |