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vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 address | The numbers and street name that describes a person lives. |
| 2. axis: | the imaginary line that runs through the center of earth from the north pole to the south pole. |
| 3.cardanal direction: | the four main directions-north south east west. |
| 4. compass rose: | The diagram on the map that shows the points of direction. |
| 5.contanets | the seven main areas of land of earth. |
| 6. glo | 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 |
| 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 | he southernmost part of earth. |
| 15. symbol | something that represents a object or idea |