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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 derations North, South, East, and West |
| 4. Compass Rose | The diagram on the map that shows the points of directions |
| 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 |
| 8. Key | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| 9. Legend | The list of symbols on the 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 or Earth |
| 12 . Ocean | The four main bodies of water on Earth |
| 13. Scale | Show how big the objects on a map is compared to the map is compered to the real object |
| 14. South pole | The Southernmost part of Earth |
| 15. Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea |