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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 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. |
| 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. |