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Map Skills
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| address | The numbers and street name the describes where a person lives. |
| Avis | 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 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 | 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. |