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Generally, Antarctica is not portrayed adequately on non-polar centric maps and globes.
Practically, a globe will give you a more accurate perception of Antarctica's size. When you look at a map, find the key and locate the highest number of latitude on the map, both north and south, and you will discover that the latitude numbers rarely reach 90, which is the location of both poles.
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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.
What is the prime meridians of a map?
its a line that separates the the world in the world on a map or globe too
What is the perfect map of the world?
The globe
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.
Why is Antarctica on the map of the world called Antarctica?
The word Antarctica means "opposite of the Arctic."
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.
What is a sphere with a map of the world printed on it?
a globe
Is a globe the best map of the world?
YES
What do we call a map of the world as a sphere?
A globe
What do we call the map of the world on a sphere?
A globe.
What is the difference between the map and the globe?
A map is printed on paper; a globe is the world map printed on a globe, which is round.
What do you call a map of the world on a sphere?
The spherical map of the earth is referred to as a "Globe".
