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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 and west |
| Compass rose | The diagram on the map that shows the point of direction |
| Conitents | 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 |
| 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 |