Google Earth is a virtual globe program that maps the Earth using satellite imagery, aerial photography, and GIS data. It allows users to view 3D images of locations on Earth, take virtual tours of places, and find driving directions. Additional features include searching for locations of interest, viewing historical Street View images, and exploring 3D models of places on Earth as well as images of Mars from various space missions.

1. Google Earth

2. How it works Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographic information program. It maps the Earth by images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe. Its available in 37 different languages.

3. Downloading Google Earth Software http://earth.google.com/

4. Functions Search Panel Places Panel Layers Panel Place mark Measure Email Print Navigation Controls

5. Easy with Google Earth View images of your home, school or of any place on Earth Go on a tour of the world Driving directions from one place to another & fly (follow) the route View 3D terrain of a place

6. 3D images in Google Earth Check off 3D Buildings in Layers Panel

7. Street View Double click on the camera icon

8. Places of interest Transportation including airports, railways, bus routes and ferries. Accommodations, dining, and tourist locations.

9. Mars Images from various Mars landers, Mars Exploration Rover , Spirit & Opportunity

10. Educational & Fun Educational Population density Air quality World energy consumption Fun Map of Walt Disney World Stars Home tours