Maps
Physical map
A map is a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of some space, such as regions and themes.
Maps are usually drawn to a scale. It is expressed as a ratio such as 1:100 000, meaning that 1 of any unit of on the map corresponds exactly, to 100 000 of that same unit on the ground.
Colours:
blue: water
Green: lowland
Brown: highland
Maps are usually drawn to a scale. It is expressed as a ratio such as 1:100 000, meaning that 1 of any unit of on the map corresponds exactly, to 100 000 of that same unit on the ground.
Colours:
blue: water
Green: lowland
Brown: highland
Aerial photographs
Globe
A globe is a 3D scale model of Earth.
The word “globe” comes from the Latin word globus, meaning round mass.
Google Earth
The word “globe” comes from the Latin word globus, meaning round mass.
Google Earth