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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 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. |
| continents. | the seven main areas of land on 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 earth. |
| oceans. | the four main bodies of water on earth. |
| scale. | shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object. |
| south pole.. | the southernmost part of earth. |
| symbols. | somethings that represent an object or idea. |