0
Why are maps more useful than globes are for studying small areas on the surface of earth?
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
because globes just show the conatents and maps show routs and ways to go
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoMaps can be folded and stored in a pocket !
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What color is shown the most on a globe of the world and why?
blue because it is all you can see when you look at a map
Which layer of the earth is nearest to the surface?
the earths crust is the nearest to the surface
When is high pressure useful?
-- during a final exam in school -- on a complicated assignment with a deadline -- after a big dinner -- during ragweed/pollen season
What is a developable surface?
A develop-able surface is any area which can be effectively used for constructing buildings or planting crops. This makes up much of the Earth's surface except for extreme areas and those with harsh weather conditions.
In some areas limestone is found underneath the soil. In these areas water can wear away limestone and sinkholes may form on the surface. What is responsible for the formation of sinkholes?
physical weathering
What happens to the images on the globes when they transferred to a flat surface?
They become distorted since the globe is not flat. Areas away from the equator get represented as much bigger than they really are relative to areas at the equator.
Explain why maps are more useful than globes for studying small areas on the surface of earth?
There are many pros and cons to maps and globes. Globes are the most accurate way to represent the earth. If your using a map it depends on what kind of map projection you are using. Some of the three most common map projections are : Conic:............fartic:.............. Flat plane:.................................... Cylindrical: Pro: Great for.............. pro: Great for....................... Pro: Great for navigators showing long areas....... showing true direction... Show True Direction and of east and west........ Con: Distorts true shape................ shape Con: Tough to read......... of landmasses. .............Con: Meridians are pulled towards bottom of............................................................... apart. map.
How do maps and globes represent earth surface?
Raised areas that represent moutains and/or plains, and the representations of the different Coastlines surrounding each continent .
What problem do maps have that globes do not?
Maps that are projected on a plane surface will exhibit distortions in distance, area and direction which might be neglible over a small area such as a town or city, but can be substantial over larger areas. Cartographers compensate for these distortions in a number of ways, but usually one type of distortion is sacrificed to create accuracy in another dimension. Globes do not exhibit these distortions, but nearly all globes are made perfectly spherical which, in itself, introduces a slight distortion since Earth is a bit flattened at the poles.
Are there areas where statistics is not useful?
No
What color is shown the most on a globe of the world and why?
blue because it is all you can see when you look at a map
Do The surface areas of the ocean have abundant nutrients?
The surface areas of the ocean have abundant nutrients.
What is the effect on coefficient of static friction when side length of a cube of 5 cm is doubled to original?
The surface areas in contact do not affect the coefficient.The surface areas in contact do not affect the coefficient.The surface areas in contact do not affect the coefficient.The surface areas in contact do not affect the coefficient.
Why polar satellites are used?
Their orbits (and the rotation of the earth) will eventually bring them over every point on the earth's surface. This is useful for "spying", certain weather observations, etc. Other orbits will always miss large areas of the surface.
Differentiate the surface water areas and surface land areas within the Philippine territorial limits?
The surface water areas of the Philippines covers a larger space than those of the surface land areas. This is possible because 3/4 of the Earth is covered by water.
How do you calculate the surface areas?
The answer will depend on what the surface area is of. The surface areas of regular shapes are can be calculated from formulae but these will depend on the shapes. For non-regular areas there may or may not be simple formulae.
What are the trench like areas on Moon's surface?
the trench like areas on the moons surface are called craters
