Globes and Maps

Globes A globe is a round model of the Earth that shows its shape and land as they actually are. Advantages Disadvantages Globes Shows true land shape and distances Difficult to carry Cannot show details

Maps A map is a flat drawing of all or part of the Earth’s surface. Advantages Disadvantages Maps Shows small areas in great detail Displays different types of information Easy to carry Changes the shapes and distances of land

Place M or G beside each statement. ____ Shows the average temperature of regions. ____ Shows the types of crops grown around the world. ____ Shows land masses in their correct shapes and sizes. ____ Shows small areas in great details. ____ Cannot show details, such as cities or roads.

Latitude Lines of latitude are imaginary circles that run east to west around the globe. The Equator circles the middle of the Earth at 0° latitude. It divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Lines of Latitude

Longitude Lines of longitude (meridians) run from the North Pole to the South Pole. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude. It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Lines of Longitude

When writing coordinates, latitude is written first. For example: Smithfield’s coordinates are: 35.5085° N, 78.3394° W