Maps and Globes Exploration
Explore the differences and similarities between maps and globes, and learn about their uses in geography.
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Maps and Globes Exploration
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Some questions may require you to think about the characteristics of maps and globes.
1. Which of the following is a true representation of the Earth's shape?
A flat map
A globe
A picture book
A newspaper
2. What is a collection of maps called?
A dictionary
An atlas
An encyclopedia
A novel
3. A map is a flat drawing of the Earth, or a part of the Earth, on a .
4. A globe is a model of the Earth.
5. Maps can show more detail than globes for a specific area.
True
False
6. Globes are easier to carry around than maps.
True
False
7. Name two things you can find on both a map and a globe.
8. Explain one advantage of using a globe instead of a map.
9. Look at the image below. Is it a map or a globe? Explain your answer.
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