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1. Differentiate between a globe and a map explaining the compare
2. Describe the main features of the three types of maps
3. How can we find directions? Explain
4. Differentiate between a sketch and a plan
5. Explain briefly the three components of a map
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- A globe is a three-dimensional sphere while a map is two-dimensional. The globe represents the whole earth, whereas a map may represent the whole earth or just a part of it. A globe can be used to get a broad-level picture of the world while maps provide more specific information about different places.
- The basic 3 types of map are as follows: A political map shows the state and national boundaries of a place. A political map does not have any topographic features. It also shows the location of cities, with respect to each other. Physical Map : A physical map is one which shows the physical features of a place or country, like rivers, mountains, forests and lakes. The physical features are usually shown in different colors. Rivers and lakes are shown in blue, places of low elevation are shown in dark green and as the elevation increases, the color becomes light green and eventually orange. Mountains are shown in brown. Topographic Map : Topographic maps are similar to physical maps, which show the physical features of an area. Although in topographic maps, differences in elevation and changes in landscape are shown with the help of contour lines and not colors.
- To connect two points accurately you need a direction. This occurs when you need to go from point A to point B. It also happens if you want to describe where something is going. If you are walking across a field, for example, you might say you're going north 20° east.
- Sketches are layouts of an intended action particularly refers to drawings, that usually have fewer details and are not considered as final drafts. Plans on the other hand, are systematic layout of ideas in a step by step manner that indicates activities to be carried out in their order.
- There are three Components of Maps – distance, direction and symbol. Maps are drawings, which reduce the entire world or a part of it to fit on a sheet of paper. Or we can say maps are drawn to reduced scales. But this reduction is done very carefully so that the distance between the places is real.
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