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The ball is a globe, which shows a map of all the landforms on earth.
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Does the Earth consist of spherical shells with different compositions and densities?
Yes. They're called layers.
Who was the first to claim that the earth is ellipsoid not spherical?
Newton was first claim that the earth is ellipsoid instead of spherical...
What is a map drawn on a sphere called?
A spherical map of the world or any location is called a globe. all globes are even set at an axis to resemble the earths actual placement in space.
Making a map is an attempt to do what with a round globe surface?
simply by curving the surface of the map to adjust it to the bend of the earth
What is a system for mapping the round the earth on a flat surface called?
Its called a projection map
Cartographers can represent the spherical Earth on flat paper by making a which is like casting shadows from the spherical world onto a flat piece of paper?
It is a drawing of the earth on a flat surface
What do you call a map of the world on a sphere?
The spherical map of the earth is referred to as a "Globe".
What is a flat map that represents a spherical surface called?
This is called a map projection.
Is a spherical map of the world is called a globe?
You are right. Congratulations to you.
What is the main Problem with showing a spherical earth on a flat map?
you cannot have a map that has both accurate area and correct shape
What is a 3d representation of the earth is called?
It is a spherical globe
What is the definition of a globe?
Most often, the word globe refers to a spherical representation of the earth or of the constellations with a map on the surface. Otherwise it is any spherical or rounded object.
How does this demonstrate that earth is spherical?
WHAT demonstrates that the Earth is spherical?!
Shape of earth geoid or spherical?
The Earth is geoid THE EARTH IS SPHERICAL
What is map projection?
Map projection is the process of representing a three-dimensional surface of the Earth onto a two-dimensional surface, like a map. Different map projections distort certain aspects of the Earth's surface in order to preserve others, such as shape, area, distance, or direction. There are many types of map projections, each with its own strengths and weaknesses depending on the intended use of the map.
How and when was the map of the world made and who made it?
In the 6th Century BC, the Map of the World was made by A Greek named Anaximander. He was the first Greek to draw a World Map using the assumption of a spherical earth was Eratosthenes.
Is the earth really spherical?
The Earth is almost spherical. It's slightly squashed, or oblate.
