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Using a projection.
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What is a flat drawing of the Earth called?
A flat representation of the Earth is called a map projection. The surface of the Earth cannot be accurately represented on a flat surface, so there are various way to approximate it. The different way are called projections.
Why is a globe more accurate than a flat map to represent Earths surface?
A flat map is two dimensional. A Globe is three dimensional. The Earth is three dimensional. If you try and express a three dimensional object using a two dimensional surface, you introduce distortions. A flat map has distortions, a globe is a truer representation.
What advantages does a globe have over a flat map?
A flat map exaggerates certain countries close to the poles. A globe shows the bodies of land in their actual size. For example: Greenland looks huge on a flat map, but looks much smaller (its actual size compared to the other countries) on a globe. Next, lines of longitude and latitude are more accurate on a globe.
What is the difference between a map an atlas and a globe?
a map is flat an atlas has different types of maps and a globe is round
Does a globe or map show the size of continents landmasses and bodies of water accurately?
A globe provides a more accurate representation of the size of continents, landmasses, and bodies of water compared to a flat map. Maps distort the size of landmasses as they try to represent a spherical Earth on a flat surface, causing inaccuracies, especially near the poles.
A method of transferring portions of the globe to a flat map is a?
Using a projection.
A method that transfers portions of a globe to a flat map is a?
Projection
A method that transfers portions of a globe to a flat map is?
The most common method is using a map projection, which mathematically transforms the curved surface of the Earth onto a flat map. Different map projections exist, each with its own way of distorting certain features such as distances, areas, or shapes. Mercator, Peters, and Robinson are examples of popular map projections used to depict the Earth.
How is globe diffent from a map?
A globe is round. A map is flat.
Is a globe and a world map the same?
no, because a world map could be a flat map and a globe cannot be a flat map.
Which is the only completely accurate representation of the earth a flat map of the globe?
Globe
Is a globe or a flat map the only completely accurate representation of the earth?
a globe
Which is the only completely accurate representation of the earth a flat map or a globe?
Globe
How does a map different from a globe?
well, the earth is flat.. i guesssss.. on a map.but on a globe, its like a round ball , or sphere and it doesnt look flat
Can your globe ever be flat?
No, a globe is defined as a three-dimensional representation of Earth, which is a spherical shape. The whole purpose of a globe is to accurately represent the round shape of the Earth, so it cannot be flat.
How does a map look different from a globe?
well, the earth is flat.. i guesssss.. on a map.but on a globe, its like a round ball , or sphere and it doesnt look flat
Why are there distortion on maps?
Because a map is flat and a globe is round
