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Maps
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 Cardinal Directions | The four main directions - North, South, East and 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 the 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 objects. |
| 14 South Pole | The southernmost part of earth. |
| 15 Symbol | Something that represents object or idea. |