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Is Earth a globe?
No, a globe is a 3D map of the Earth
What are the disadvantages of globes and maps?
An advantage of a map is that a map is easy to carry. An advantage of a globe is that a globe is a 3D version of the world. A disadvantage of a map is that on a map the continents are stretched. A disadvantage of a globe is that a globe is hard to carry around.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of maps and globes?
An advantage of a map is that a map is easy to carry. An advantage of a globe is that a globe is a 3D version of the world. A disadvantage of a map is that on a map the continents are stretched. A disadvantage of a globe is that a globe is hard to carry around.
Why are maps less accurate at showing earths surface than globes?
maps are less accurate because on a globe, you can like feel the mountains and a globe is 3D and a map is not
A sphere shaped object with a map of the earth on it?
A Globe
What maps shows the three dimensions of earth's surface?
topographic map
Is a map a picture an object or representation?
A map can be a picture, an object or a representation all at once. A map can be considered a picture of an object that is used to represent an area on the globe.
How are maps and globes different?
well the map is flat and a glob is round and a globe has a 3d outcast!!
What is meant by a globe of the world?
a 3d scale made of earth it means round mass or sphere, the most accurate world map is a globe.
Differences between a map and globe?
A Globe is a sphere (3D) and represents the whole Earth. A map is 2d like on paper and can represent the whole Earth, or just specific areas. This is what i have discovered. I discovered that a map has a key and a globe does not. A globe shows the entire earth and a map shows a particular part of the earth. A globe spins and a map does not. A globe is made of hard material and can't fold while a map is made of paper and can fold.
Which gives a more accurate picture of the earth - a map or globe Explain?
i would think a globe because it is in 3d. much unlike a map. A really good world map that is up to-date is a great tool, with every country at your fingertips, pin it up on a fairly large wall, it makes a great conversation piece.
What is better to use map or globe?
i would a globe because their are many more distortions on a flat piece of paper than a rounded object.
