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Question
Distinguish Between Globe and Map.
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Solution
| Globe | Map |
| It is a representation of the whole earth with the clear marking of longitude and latitude of all the places on earth. | A map illustrates the earth’s surface more clearly and effectively through a combination of drawings, words, and symbols. |
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