PPT: The Earth - Our World | Social Studies for Class 5 PDF Download

 Page 1


Globes
Globes
and Maps
and Maps
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Globes
Globes
and Maps
and Maps
The globe is illustrated on a spherical
surface imitating the curve of the Earth.
The map and the globe both represent the Earth's surface. 
Comparing a map and a globe
The map is layed out on a flat surface.
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Globes
Globes
and Maps
and Maps
The globe is illustrated on a spherical
surface imitating the curve of the Earth.
The map and the globe both represent the Earth's surface. 
Comparing a map and a globe
The map is layed out on a flat surface.
Comparing a map and a globe
Globe
The globe shows the accurate
distance and size of the
places in the Earth. On the
other hand, maps are less
bulky and easier to carry
around.
Map
As maps distorts the distance
and size of the Earth's surface,
different projections are
created.
Map
As maps distorts the distance
and size of the Earth's surface,
different projections are
created.
Page 4


Globes
Globes
and Maps
and Maps
The globe is illustrated on a spherical
surface imitating the curve of the Earth.
The map and the globe both represent the Earth's surface. 
Comparing a map and a globe
The map is layed out on a flat surface.
Comparing a map and a globe
Globe
The globe shows the accurate
distance and size of the
places in the Earth. On the
other hand, maps are less
bulky and easier to carry
around.
Map
As maps distorts the distance
and size of the Earth's surface,
different projections are
created.
Map
As maps distorts the distance
and size of the Earth's surface,
different projections are
created.
LOCATING A PLACE
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Globes
Globes
and Maps
and Maps
The globe is illustrated on a spherical
surface imitating the curve of the Earth.
The map and the globe both represent the Earth's surface. 
Comparing a map and a globe
The map is layed out on a flat surface.
Comparing a map and a globe
Globe
The globe shows the accurate
distance and size of the
places in the Earth. On the
other hand, maps are less
bulky and easier to carry
around.
Map
As maps distorts the distance
and size of the Earth's surface,
different projections are
created.
Map
As maps distorts the distance
and size of the Earth's surface,
different projections are
created.
LOCATING A PLACE
On a globe, continents,
oceans, countries, and
cities are marked.
Reference points are
needed to locate places
on the globe. Rotating
the globe allows viewing
different sides as it spins
on an a x i s.