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vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| address | the numbers and street name that describes where a person lives. |
| axis | the imaginary line that runs through the center of the earth from the North pole to the South pole. |
| cardinal directions | the four main directions, North, East, South, West. |
| compass rose | the diagram on the map that shows the points of direction. |
| continents | the seven main land areas of earth. |
| globe | a model of the earth. |
| grid map | a map that uses letters and numbers in boxes to describe the location of objects. |
| key | the list of symbols on the map and what they stand for. |
| legend | the list of symbols on the map and what they stand for. |
| map | shows objects from above, in smaller size, and in relation to other objects. |
| North Pole | the northernmost part of the earth. |
| oceans | the four main bodies of water. |
| scale | shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object. |
| South Pole | the southernmost part of the earth. |
| symbol | something that represents an object or idea. |