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When a landmass looks larger on a map than it does on the globe that change in shape is called?
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When a landmass looks larger on a map than it does on the globe that change in shape is called distortion. It is especially apparent in the classic Mercator projection.
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Scale model of the Earth?
A scale model of the Earth is often called a "globe".
A map that shows a larger area then the main map?
The globe doesnt need a comapss, a globe doesnt show enough detail, nor that fact the globe.
What is a small model of the earth called?
oblate spheroid
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.
What is a spherical map on earth called?
The ball is a globe, which shows a map of all the landforms on earth.
When a landmass looks larger on a map then it does on the globe that change in shape is called?
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When a landmass looks lager on a map then it does on the globe that change in shape is called?
Mercator Projection - distortion causes the land mass to look larger on the map because you are taking a round surface (globe) and making it flat, thus increasing the area / size of the landmass.
A small globe in the corner of a larger map is called?
locator
What did the Globe change its name to?
It was called globalizal
Did the Americans form the largest landmass in the world?
No. The largest landmass that has ever existed was called Pangea and existed many millions of years ago. Pangea slowly split apart and the continents we know today drifted around the globe until they reached today's locations in a process called continental drift. They are all still moving about 2 cm a year and the largest landmass today is Asia I believe.
Which part of the globe is the largest landmass that is found to the north of the Philippines?
It is Asia, the largest continent. Asia is in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
What was the original Globe Theater called?
It was called "The Globe"!!!
Why did the Globe theatre change its name?
the eagle eye theatre. it was called this because it had a place in the theatre called eagle view
What is half the globe called?
There is no half a globe, but there is a line in the middle of the globe which is called the EQUATOR.=))))))) ur WELCOME!
Scale model of the Earth?
A scale model of the Earth is often called a "globe".
How do you say Globe in German?
A "globe" is called ein "Kugel".The "Globe" meaning the "Earth" is called "Erdball", "Globus" or "Erdkugel".
Was the globe theater called the shakespeare theater?
No. However the modern replica Globe Theatre is called Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
