Question

Why are maps less accurate at showing Earth's surface than globes?

Answer 1

Answer:

A globe is more accurate than a map.

Explanation:

A globe has a round shape like a duplicate of earth that gives three dimensional presentation of the entire world. A globe also shows accurate areas, distances, directions, the relative shape and sizes. As for a map, it only gives two dimensional presentation/view of certain specific regions in the world such as boundaries, rail routes, latitudes and so on. A Map has wide gaps between regions not seen in a globe and the particular regions of the earth are represented on a plane surface. Additionally, a map shows a mutilated or distorted view as it is level.

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Answer 2

Maps are  less accurate at showing Earth's surface than globes for the following reasons:

• Maps are flat, two-dimensional depictions of the world, whereas globes are three-dimensional representations of the world, making globes more accurate for measuring the Earth than maps.
• Due to the relative weakness of the gravitational pull, measuring the Earth's mass precisely is challenging because doing so is equal to measuring the gravitational constant, which is the fundamental physical constant with the least accuracy.
• A globe presents the entire planet in three dimensions and is shaped like an exact replica of the earth. A globe also clearly displays areas, distances, directions, as well as sizes and shapes that are comparable.
• A map merely provides a two-dimensional display or picture of some specific geographic areas of the world, such as borderlines, train lines, latitudes, and so forth. The specific sections of the planet are depicted on a planar surface and there are large gaps between regions on a map that are not visible on a globe. A map also presents a distorted or deformed perspective due to its level.

So, these are the reasons why Maps are less accurate at showing Earth's surface than globes.

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