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Maps
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| address | the numbers and street name that describes where a person lives |
| axis | an imaginary line that runs through the center of Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole |
| cardinal directions | the four main directions- North, South, East, and West |
| compass rose | the diagram on the map that shows the points of direction |
| continents | the seven main areas of land on Earth |
| globe | A model of the Earth |
| Grid Map | A map that uses letters and numbers in boxes to describe the location of objects |
| Key | the list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| Legend | the list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| Map | Shows objects from above, in smaller size, and in relation to other objects |
| North Pole | The northernmost part of Earth |
| Oceans | The four main bodies of water on Earth |
| Scale | Shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object |
| South Pole | The southernmost part of Earth |
| Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea |