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Why doesn't a globe have a compass rose?
The compass rose was traditionally used on early maps to designate wind direction and intensity at different parts of the world. Replogle continues to place a compass rose on many globe maps for its beauty and information.
Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
What is the map projection with the least amount of distortion near the pole?
A Globe. It can be an exact scale model of the earth!
How is a small scale maps and large scale maps similar?
extreme swagger is the apparent answer. Just kidding. Large scale maps are usually used for a bigger city to show more of a general space. On the other hand smaller scales are used for more detail
How do mercator maps distort the view of earths surface?
The Mercator projection used for maps distorts the size and shape of large objects as the scale increases from the Equator to the poles where it becomes infinite. Whereas areas near the equator have little or no distortion, a latitude greater than 70 degrees has too much distortion to be useful.
What color is more found on maps more than any other?
Blue, used to designate water - and there is more water on the globe than land.
What color is found on a map more than any other?
Blue, used to designate water - and there is more water on the globe than land.
Why doesn't a globe have a compass rose?
The compass rose was traditionally used on early maps to designate wind direction and intensity at different parts of the world. Replogle continues to place a compass rose on many globe maps for its beauty and information.
What was the use of the celestial navigation?
Before proper maps, gps and similar, it was used to find the way around the globe.
Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
Is Google e different than Google maps?
Yes, it is separate. The maps section is dedicated strictly to finding and getting directions. The general website is more commonly used, but the maps section is important and very trustworthy.
What term is used for a drawing of the earth's surface?
A projection
A map is different from the world it represents in that the map a lot more than it includes?
Yes, maps demonstrate a different view of the world. Maps can't include all the fine details that are found in nature. Maps are symbolic and are used as tools.
What is an atlas used for?
An atlas is a collection of maps used to provide geographical information. It typically includes maps of countries, regions, and cities, along with details such as borders, capitals, and physical features. Atlases are commonly used for navigation, education, and reference purposes.
How are maps and globe alike?
they are similar because they are both used to navigate around from state to state!
What type of map is used more often?
Political maps
What is the map projection with the least amount of distortion near the pole?
A Globe. It can be an exact scale model of the earth!
