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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 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 object |
| 14. south pole | the southernmost part of earth |
| 15. symbol | something that represents an object or idea |
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