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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. 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 earth |
| 7. Grid map | a map that uses letters and numbers |
| 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 earth |
| 13. Scale | shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object |
| 14. South Pole | the most southernmost part of earth |
| 15. Symbol | something that represents an object or idea |