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vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Address | The numbers and street name that describes were a person lives. |
| Axis | The imaginary line that runs through the center of earth |
| Cardinal Directions | the four main directions-North, South, East, 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 | Show how big the object on the map is compared to the real object |
| South pole | The southernmost part of earth |
| Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea |