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Maps
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 address | The numbers that describe where a person lives |
| 2 axis | The imaginary line that run through the center of the earth from the North Pole to the South Pole |
| 3 cardinal directions | The four main directions- North south east and west |
| 4 compass rose | The diagram that shows the points of direction |
| 5 continents | The seven main areas of land on earth |
| 6 globe | A model of the earth |
| 7 grid map | A map that uses letters and numbers in boxes to describe the location of objects |
| 8 key | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| 9 legend | The list of symbols on the map and what they stand for |
| 10 map | Shows objects from above , in smaller size, and in relations to others |
| 11 North Pole | The northernmost part of earth |
| 12 oceans | The four main body of water on earth |
| 13 scale | Shows how big the object on the map is compared to the real object |
| 14 south pole | The most southernmost part of earth |
| 15 symbols | Something that represents any object or idea |