2. Maps and Globe • A globe is a true model of the earth. • A globe is not fixed,but can be rotated as top spins,or a potter's wheel • There are different types of globes:small,pocket globes to large, ballon • A map can carried anywhere anytime • A map can be folded easily
3. Longitude • Longitudes are semicircles converging at the north and the south poles. • They are also called meridians of longitude • 0 degree is called the prime meridians
4. Latitude • Latitude are circles running parallel to the equator. • They are also called parallels of latitude. • 0 degree latitude is called equator •
5. NORTH POLE AND SOUTH POLE • 90 degree North - North pole • 90 degree South - South pole • North pole is also called as northen hemisphere • South pole is also called as Southern hemisphere
6. Contenents • Europe • Africa • North america • South america • Asia , Antartica and Australia