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Map Skills
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Address | The numbers and street name that describes where a person lives. |
| Axis | The imaginary line that runs through the center of the 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 a map that shows the points of direction. |
| Continents | The seven main areas of land on earth. |
| Globe | A model of earth. |
| Grid Map | A map that uses letters and numbers in boxes to describe the location of objects. |
| Key\Legend | The list of symbols on a map and what they stand for. |
| Map | Show 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. |