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Here are seven things you can do with Google Earth:
- View an image of your home, school or any place on Earth - Click Fly To and enter an address and/or city name. Hit Enter and Google Earth flies you to this location.
- Tour the world - In the Places panel, open the 'Sightseeing Tour' or 'Learn and Explore' folder and double click 'Start tour here'.
- Get driving directions from one place to another and fly (follow) the route. Select 'To Here' or 'From Here' links from any Placemark on the map.
- View historical imagery for your favorite locations - Enable 'Historical Imagery' option in View menu. Then use the time slider to change the time to view the recent history of that location at that time period.
- View 3D terrain - This is more fun with hilly or mountainous terrain, such as the Grand Canyon or Mount Everest. When the view shows the location, use the zoom slider to tilt the terrain. Simply use Up/down arrows while pressing shift-key to tilt.
- Explore shipwrecks around the world. Enable the Ocean > Shipwrecks layer in layers Panels and ship icons appear in the ocean at site of many shipwrecks. Also suggest the '3D Buildings' layer is also checked since some shipwrecks have 3D models associated with them (e.g. HMS Titanic).
- Explore Mars or the Moon. Click the "planet" button (looks like Saturn) on the toolbar and select Mars or Moon or you can select View / Explore from the main menu. Google Earth teleports you to your selection from which you can check out the NASA Mars or lunar landings.
If unable to perform any of these steps or some steps are unfamiliar then check out the Google Earth User Guide, which is packed full of short videos and tutorials to walk through the features of Google Earth from the basics to some advanced topics.
There are many other things you can do with Google Earth. See Google Showcase or Google Gallery to view samples of other things you can see and do in Google Earth...
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoOne can use Google Earth to get directions. It is also a wonderful tool for use in the classroom for teaching kids about geography and the earth. One unique feature is it's ability to show current pictures of around the world so you can see what somewhere looks like if there has been a natural disaster.
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∙ 10y agoGoogle Earth helps people to see and better understand the Earth. It allows anyone to pick up a mouse and see a street or building on the other side of world without leaving their bedroom or office.
In more relevant situations Google Earth provides first responders with a free and easy way to aggregate many locations and pin point them on a map as well as overlay historical and current imagery.
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How much does it cost to download Google Earth 6?
Yes, you can download Google Earth for free. There is also a professional version of Google Earth called Google Earth Pro for business users. That version has some new features (e.g., better printing, advanced import support, etc.) but uses the same imagery so it's generally not worth the annual cost for the casual user.
What does one use Google Earth for?
One uses Google Earth to get directions as Google Earth provides geographical information about places on the Earth. Google Earth was released twelve years ago in 2001.
How to download Google Earth on Chrome?
Google Earth provides a free client for non-business uses. Just visit the download page on google earth web site (see related links below).Next you may want to uncheck these check boxes unless you want to download Google Chrome web browser and make it your default browser.[ ] Include Google Chrome, a fast new browser for Windows and Mac[ ] Google Chrome Make Google Chrome my default browser.Click 'Agree and Download' and a small setup program (e.g. 550 KB) is downloaded to your computer. Select 'Save File' (or equivalent) and run that file (e.g. GoogleEarthSetup.exe) when it is done downloading.After it is installed successfully you can start using Google Earth.
How get real-time pics of Google Earth?
The aerial, satellite, and Street View imagery in Google Earth is not real-time (or live). But there is also a webcam layer integrated into Google Earth (enabled in Gallery layer) that can show "live" scenes at selected locations.
What kind of projection does Google earth use?
Google Earth uses a Simple Cylindrical projection with a WGS84 datum for its imagery base.
Where can you get a free online flight simulator?
Flightgear is an open source flight simulator you can download. Likewise, Google Earth provides a free flight simulator with choice of two aircraft: F-16 and SR22. The only good online in-browser flight sim I have seen so far is a google earth-based flight simulator that uses the google earth plugin. See related links below.
How do you make your name in Google letters?
To make your name in Google letters, simply download the font Google uses on the web. The name of the font is Arial, which is very common and easy to find. Once you download the font and place it in your fonts folder, simply open up a graphic design or word processing program. You can then type your name in the same colors Google uses.
What are some uses for Google Earth?
Google Earth is a virtual globe. It can be used to see different parts of the world. Google's 'StreetView' feature allows one to insert themselves right onto the road to get a close look at many locations. Google Earth can be used to preview a vacation, aid in directions, or simply explore the world without leaving home.
What is the difference between Google Maps and Google Earth regarding spatial referencing?
Google Maps uses WGS-84 Web Mercator which is a slight variation of the Mercator projection.Google Earth uses Simple Cylindrical (Plate Carree) projection with a WGS84 datum for its imagery base.
Does the galaxy s4 have a flashlight for non-camera uses?
There's a free app you can download from the Google Play Store for that.
What is Earth View?
Earth view is a feature in Google Maps (available since 2010) that allows you to see the same high-resolution imagery, terrain, and 3D buildings that are available in the desktop version of Google Earth.Earth view mode in Google Maps is only available to those that have installed Google Earth. It uses the Google Earth plugin in your web browser.
What features of Google Earth give information about the biosphere?
There are many google and user-provided layers that give insight into the planet and its ecosystems. Also, there is good collection of geological data (e.g. climate change, earthquakes, etc.) available via the "Earth Knowledge Portal" that uses Google Earth as a web browser Plug-in. See related links for some examples.
