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What happened to the images on the globe when they transferred to a flat surface?
They become distorted.
How do maps help us why are maps less accurate than a globe?
It is impossible for a flat map to be as accurate as a globe. The Earth is round and only a round globe can put things in the correct perspective.
How does a map distort special relationships when compared to a globe?
You can not flatten out the surface of a sphere into a flat sheet without creasing some parts and tearing others. Thus a flat representation of a globe MUST be distorted in some manner.
What is the difference of globe and map?
A globe is the world as it appears from space, and is approximately ball shaped. This allows the countries of the whole world to be shown on a globe without distortion. On a flat map, distortion is unavoidable, especially if the scale is small and showing a large area. Peel an orange, and try to flatten on a flat surface, will prove that a map of the World can not avoid distortion.
What is planar projection map good for?
A planar projection map is a map projected onto a plane (flat surface). The details of the globe are a rectangular shaped map that is on a flat surface.
A method that transfers portions of a globe to a flat map is a?
Projection
A method of transferring portions of the globe to a flat map is a?
Using a projection.
A method of transferring portions of the globe to a flat map is?
Using a projection.
How is globe diffent from a map?
A globe is round. A map is flat.
Is a globe and a world map the same?
no, because a world map could be a flat map and a globe cannot be a flat map.
Which is the only completely accurate representation of the earth a flat map or a globe?
Globe
Is a globe or a flat map the only completely accurate representation of the earth?
a globe
Which is the only completely accurate representation of the earth a flat map of the globe?
Globe
How does a map different from a globe?
well, the earth is flat.. i guesssss.. on a map.but on a globe, its like a round ball , or sphere and it doesnt look flat
How does a map look different from a globe?
well, the earth is flat.. i guesssss.. on a map.but on a globe, its like a round ball , or sphere and it doesnt look flat
What advantages does a globe have over a flat map?
A globe provides a more accurate representation of the Earth's curved surface and the relative sizes of continents. It also allows for visualizing the Earth in three dimensions, making it easier to understand spatial relationships and distances between locations.
What is a flat drawing of the Earth called?
A flat drawing of the Earth is called a map. Maps are two-dimensional representations of the Earth's surface that provide various types of information such as political boundaries, topography, and transportation routes.
