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6th grade map skills
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Continent | One of the 7 largest pieces of land on Earth. |
| Country | A land with its own government, laws, and flag. It sits inside a continent |
| State | A smaller part of a country that has its own local rules |
| Town/City | A place where people live, work, and go to school. It sits inside a state. |
| Street Address | The exact place where a specific building or home stands. |
| Map | A drawing of a place from above that shows where things are. |
| Compass Rose | A tool printed on a map that shows directions. |
| Direction | The line or course someone or something moves along. |
| North | The direction pointing toward the top of most maps. |
| South | The direction pointing toward the bottom of most maps (opposite of North). |
| East | The direction pointing to the right on most maps. The sun rises in that direction. |
| West | The direction pointing to the left on most maps. The sun sets in in that direction. |
| Symbol | A small drawing, shape, or color that stands for a real thing. |