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278 Arrow-Puffin-3_Semester-1 SocialMore About Our EarthGlobe and MapsHave you ever tried looking at the entire Earth? It is impossible to do so as the Earth is big and round in shape. Yet, we want to know more about the Earth because it is our home. How can we do that? We can make a model of the Earth and study it. Such a model is called a globe.A globe is also round in shape like the Earth. It shows us the different countries, cities, mountains, seas, oceans and other features on the surface of the Earth. The globe is mounted on a stand. We have to keep turning the globe to study the various parts of the Earth. We cannot see all the places at the same time.2globeAnother way of studying the Earth is through maps. A map is a drawing of the Earth on a flat surface. It can be very big or very Understand the Earth%u2019s shape and sizeLearn about globes and mapsIdentify the major oceans and continentsUnderstand the importance of directionsLearn how to use maps for navigationLearning Outcomes%uf097%u2002What is the name of the planet you live on?%uf097%u2002What does it have?%uf097%u2002Why is it suitable for living things?Warm UpThe Earth%u2019s circumference is about 40,075 kilometers.Fact