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Maps
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1.address | the number and street name that describes where a person lives |
| 2.axis | the imaginary line that runs through the center of the 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 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 the boxes to describe the location of objects |
| 8.key | the list of symbols on a map and what they stand for |
| 9.legend | the list of symbols on a map and what they stand for |
| 10.map | show objects from above in smaller size and relation to other objects |
| 11.north pole | the northern most part of earth |
| 12.oceans | the four main bodies of water on earth |
| 13.scale | shows how big the object is on the map is compared to the real object |
| 14.south pole | the southern most part of earth |
| 15.symbole | something that represents an object or idea |