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Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |