Understanding Globe, Latitude, and Longitude

WHAT IS A MAP?

• A map is a visual representation of an area showing geographical features, roads, cities, and other important landmarks.

• It provides a 2D view of a specific region or location, helping people navigate and understand the layout of the area.

WHAT IS A TRUE SHAPE OF THE EARTH?

• Oblate spheroid
• Perfect sphere
• Cube
• Cylinder

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A GLOBE?

• A globe is used to study the earth as a whole

• It helps in visualizing water bodies, countries, and continents

• Identifying the locations of countries and continents is easier with a globe

• to reach the particular location

WHAT IS AXIS?

• A term used in cooking to describe seasoning
• A tool used for drawing straight lines
• A type of mathematical equation
• An imaginary line that passes through the center of globe, around which the globe rotates or spins.

DEFINE: EQUATOR

• A term used in geometry to describe a shape
• An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
• A type of fruit found in tropical regions
• A measurement unit for temperature

STATE THE LOCATION OF THE SOUTH POLE

• 66.5 degree S

• south america

• 22.3 degree S

• 90 degree S

HOW MANY DEGREES ARE THERE IN EITHER OF THE HEMISPEHERES?

• 360
• 90
• 180
• 270

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LATITUDE, WHEN WE MOVE FROM THE EQUATOR TOWARDS THE POLES?

• Latitude size decreases

• Latitude increases
• Latitude remains the same
• Latitude fluctuates

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUATOR?

• The equator is important for understanding ocean currents
• The equator is important for locating places. It helps to understand earth climate.

• The equator is important for space exploration
• The equator is important for predicting earthquakes

HOW CAN YOU LOCATE A POINT ON THE GLOBE?

• Following the stars
• Using latitude and longitude coordinates
• By counting the number of trees
• Using cardinal directions