Globe A globe is a three-dimensional spherical depiction of Earth. It accurately represents the surface of the Earth, as well as the relative sizes and locations of landmasses and bodies of water. Additionally, globes can be used to represent other planets or celestial bodies.
Latitudes Lines of latitude (also called parallels) are imaginary lines that circle Earth’s surface, running east and west parallel to the Equator.The Earth has 180 latitudes in total.
Longitudes Lines of longitude (also called meridians) run between the geographic North Pole and the geographic South Pole and are used to measure distances from the prime meridian.The Earth has 360 longitudes in total.