Globes and maps for class 6

This presentation gives us a brief idea about 3-Dimensional model of the earth and different types of maps.

1. GLOBES AND MAPS Class 6

2. A globe is a small scale 3 dimensional model of the earth. It shows the exact shape of the earth. It also shows the shapes of the continents and the oceans. GLOBE

3. It is bulky and cannot stored easily. Details regarding landforms, location of small town cannot be shown. It cannot provide detailed information about climate, vegetation, agriculture. DISADVANTAGES OF GLOBE

4. A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc. What is a map?

5. Advantages (pros) It is easy to handle and carry. It can show continents, countries, cities and even a local area. Disadvantages (cons) It cannot show the curved surface of area. When it is drawn, the shapes and sizes of the continents and oceans get distorted. PROS AND CONS

6. He was a seventeenth century geographer, cartographer and mathematician. Gerardus Mercator

7. A D utch cartographer. He helped M ercator to made first attempt to publish a collection of maps in the form of a book. J odocus H ondius

8. Old atlas New atlas

9. Political maps Physical maps Topographical maps Climatic maps Tourist maps Thepatic maps TYPES OF MAPS

10. Shows the boundaries of countries, states and districts. Political maps

11. Shows the landforms and water bodies on the earth’s surface. Physical maps

12. It shows great details of both natural and man-made features of a small area, with the help of conventional symbols. Topographical maps

13. It shows the different climate zones around the world. Climate is a particular combination of temperature and rainfall in any area over a long period of time. Climatic maps

14. It shows details of hill stations, historical places and other places of tourist interest. Tourist maps

15. Shows distribution of forests, crops, minerals and industries. Thepatic maps