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What Gives you the most accurate representations of distances and shapes of the Earth's surfaces?
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∙ 6y ago
If you want to see Earth as a whole, a globe (or 3-D model) is the most accurate representation because the Earth's shape is spherical. Since a flat map cannot accurately take the shape of the round globe some of the things on the map can appear distorted in shape, and can make some land masses appear larger than others when they are not.
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∙ 12y ago
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What shows the relationship between distances on a map and the corresponding distances on the earths surface?
The SCALE of the map indicates the relationship between lengths measured on a map and the actual distances. It can indicate the ratio of distances (e.g. 1:10000) or the equivalent actual distance for an inch or centimeter as measured on the map, often providing a measurement bar for various distances.
Is it true that maps are three dimensional representations of earths surface?
A map is not a three dimensional representation of earth's surface. The best three dimensional representation of earth's surface is a globe or a topographical map.
The crust is only what of earths thickness?
half of earths layer
The possible source of earths magnetic core is?
The molten iron and medals inside the earths core are the reasons for the earths magnetic core.
What causes changes to earths land form?
what causes changes to earths landform
Are contour lines used to indicate horizontal distances or vertical distances on earths surface?
Horizontal
What is a limitation of two dimensional representations of earths?
The distance between two objects may be distorted
What covers one-seventh of earths surfaces and is am increasing?
Desert
What is the movement of rock pieces and other mineralson the earths surfaces?
Erosion.
What percentages of earths surfaces water is in the form of glacial ice?
Approximately 69%
How is air heated near the earths surfaces?
It's heated through the convection currents.
What two lines are the baselines for measuring distances on earths surface?
The equator, and the prime meridian.
How is wind related to uneven heating of earths surfaces by the sun?
it is heated so great that it assignees
How is wind related to the uneven heating of earths surfaces by the sun?
it is heated so great that it assignees
Earths surfaces are also affected by many types of?
Earth's surfaces are affected by many types of movements and changes. The main effect on earth surfaces is caused by the movement of plate tectonics below the surface of the earth.
What shows the relationship between distances on the map and the corresponding distance on the earths surface?
A map scale.
What is the most accurate way to show earths continents?
On a globe is.
