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Maps
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adress | 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, South, East, and West |
| Compass rose | The diagram on the map that shows the points of direction |
| 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 sizes, and in relation to other objects |
| North pole | The northernmost part of earth |
| Oceans | The four main bodies of water on earth |
| Scale | Shows how big the object is from the map is compared to the real object |
| South pole | The southernmost part of the earth |
| Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea |