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vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Adress | 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 southmost part of earth. |
| 15.Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea. |