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Maps
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1.Address | The numbers and street name that describes where a person lives |
| 2.Axis | The imaginary line that runs through the center of earth from the north pole to the south pole |
| 3.cardinel directions | The four main directions - North, South, East, West |
| 4.Compass rose | The diagram on the map that shows the points of direction |
| 5.Continents | The seven main areas of land on earth |
| 6.Globe | A model of earth |
| 7.Grid map | A map that uses letters and numbers in boxes to describe the location of objects |
| 8.key | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| 9.Legend | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| 10.Map | Shows objects from above, in smaller size, and in relation to other objects |
| 11.North pole | The northernmost part of earth |
| 12.oceans | The four main bodies of water on earth |
| 13.scale | Shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object |
| 14.south pole | the southernmost part of earth |
| 15.symbol | something that represents an object or idea |