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Maps
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 that 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 the location of objects |
| Key | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| Legend | the list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| Map | Shows objects from above in smaller size and in relation with 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 |