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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 - N-E-W-S |
| 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 and what they stand for |
| 10 map | shows the objects from above in smaller size 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 is on the map is compared to other objects |
| 14 south pole | the southernmost part of the earth |
| 15 symbols | something that represents an object or idea |