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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 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 . |
| 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 toto other objects |
| North Pole | The Northern most 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 southern most part of Earth |
| Symbol | Something that represents an object or idea |