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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 in 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 relation to other objects |
| 11. North pole | the northernmost part of the earth |
| 12. Oceans | the four main bodies of water on earth |
| 13. Scale | shows how big the object on the map is compared to real object |
| 14. South pole | the southernmost part of the earth |
| 15. Symbol | something that represents an object or idea |