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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.
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Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
Does maps or globes show the exact shapes?
Globes usually depict reality. Maps usually have some distortion to them.
The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are?
geographic grids
What are some geographers tools in addition to maps and globes?
GIS, GPS etc.
Why aren't there major latitude circles as 45 degrees north or south - since those latitudes are halfway between the equator and the poles?
Some maps and globes ... such as those with a line printed every 15° of latitude ... have lines marked at 45° north and 45° south. Some maps and globes ... such as those with a line printed every 10° of latitude ... don't. Some maps and globes have no lines printed on them at all.
Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
Does maps or globes show the exact shapes?
Globes usually depict reality. Maps usually have some distortion to them.
How can maps and globes be useful in life?
Globes and maps help you see our geography in an easy way. Whether you are traveling, studying, or just curious, maps and globes can show you oceans, cities, states, countries, and continents.
How do you Compare and contrast maps and globes?
how are maps and lobes not the same
Are elevation distortions found on maps?
on maps yes, on globes no
What story do maps and globes tell?
vvv
How do globes help us?
Globes are much more realistic and accurate than flat maps.
What are the major tools used by geographers?
Maps and Globes
Why are maps more useful than globes are for studying small areas on the surface of earth?
because globes just show the conatents and maps show routs and ways to go
How are maps and globes similar and how are they different?
Maps and globes both do the same thing - show a representation of the earth in different scales. the difference between the two is - a globe is a 3D version of a map !
What are some tools of geography?
=maps and globes are the main tools.=
The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are?
geographic grids
