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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Address | the numbers and street name that describes where a person live. |
| 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 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/Legend | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| 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 |