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Maps and Diagrams — Geography STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6GeographyMaps and Diagrams5 Marks
Question
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a globe?
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Answer

Advantages :
  • It is the most accurate three-dimensional representation of the earth.
  • It shows the distribution of continents and oceans accurately.
  • Lines of latitude and longitude are marked on a globe.
Disadvantages :
  • Only a part of the earth can be seen on a globe, at one glance.
  • All details cannot be marked on a globe.
  • A globe is difficult to carry around.

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