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Maps
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Address | The numbers and street name that describes where a person lives. |
| Axis | The imaginary line that 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 and what they stand for |
| legend | The list of symbols 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 |
| Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea |