Understanding the Globe and Planisphere

Which country is closer to Brazil, Mexico or Russia?

• Japan

• Spain

• Mexico

• Russia

What is the purpose of the equator on a globe?

• To divide the Earth into four quarters

• To locate the poles

• To represent the Earth's axis

• To show the Earth's rotation

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The position of the Moon

• The Earth's rotation around its axis

What is the axis of rotation?

• A line that shows the Earth's orbit

• An imaginary line around which the Earth rotates

• A line that divides the Earth into quarters

• An imaginary line dividing the Earth into hemispheres

What is a planisphere?

• A representation of the solar system

• A tool to measure distances

• A flat map of the Earth's surface

• A spherical model of the Earth

Which of the following is an advantage of a planisphere?

• It shows the Earth's rotation

• It shows the Earth in 3D

• It can be folded and is portable

• It accurately represents the Earth's tilt

What is the main limitation of a globe?

• It is not portable

• It cannot show the equator

• It does not show the Earth's tilt

• It cannot represent distances

What is the main purpose of the parallels and meridians on a planisphere?

• To represent the Earth's tilt

• To show the Earth's rotation

• To divide the Earth into hemispheres

• To help calculate distances

What would we mistakenly believe if we only used a planisphere?

• The Earth does not rotate

• The Earth is round

• The Earth is flat

• The Earth has no poles

How are the globe and planisphere similar?

• Both are portable

• Both represent the Earth

• Both are spherical

• Both show the Earth's rotation