Asked by kirsten
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Why is a globe more accurate than a flat map in representing the earths surface?
            
        Why is a globe more accurate than a flat map in representing the earths surface?
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                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    What happens when you try to flatten an orange peel?
You have gaps at the ends. A flat map compensates for these gaps by either extending these areas or leaving gaps in the map.
    
You have gaps at the ends. A flat map compensates for these gaps by either extending these areas or leaving gaps in the map.
                    Answered by
            kirsten
            
    We did peel an orange.  What a great visual!!  Would not have thought to do that!  Thank you so much!
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    You're very welcome.
    
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