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Maps and Globes

Route From Home to School

Route of Ruchira’s house to


her school.
What are Maps and Globes?

What is a Map ?
A map is a picture of a place.
It shows where things are located.

For example, a map of a bedroom might show where the bed, dresser, and closet are.

A map of a city often shows streets, highways, schools, and attractions or landmarks.

There are many kinds of maps, such as world maps, country maps, state and city maps,
etc.
Map Symbols and Keys
Maps use symbols to show places and things on Earth. Symbols are drawings that
stand for something real. A map key tells you what each symbol stands for.You must
always check the map key first when reading a map. Then you will know what each
symbol stand for.
Equator
The Equator divides the earth in half. It is a great imaginary line arou
the middle of the earth. It divides the earth into two equal parts – the
Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
What is a Globe?
A globe is a model of Earth. It is like a map, but it is round.
A globe gives a better picture of how the world looks. The
round part of a globe rests on a stand, and it can turn the
way Earth turns.
Globes help you to understand the visual representation of the Earth.
On maps, you can just see the lines and pictures, which are two-
dimensional in nature, whereas on the globe, you can clearly visualize
every location, whether it be a city or a river, and it even helps you to
understand the accurate mental map of our Earth.

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