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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| address | the numbers and street name that describes where a person lives |
| axis | the 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 shows the points of directions |
| 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 locations of objects |
| key legend | the list of signals on a map |
| map | shows objects from above, in smaller size, and in relation to other objects |
| north pole | the northernmost part of the world |
| oceans | the four main bodies of water in the world |
| scale | shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object |
| south pole | the southernmost part of the world |
| symbol | something that represents the object or idea |