What are the differences between a map and a globe?

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Instructions:

Define map and a globe

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Solution:
Map: It is a flat visual representation of the relative position of places and objects on Earth.

Globe:
Miniature model of the Earth
Curved representation of the relative position of places and objects on a sphere

Map Globe

Two-dimensional representation Three-dimensional representation

Easy to carry Not easy to carry

Can show small areas in great detail Cannot show small areas in great detail

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Map	Globe
Two-dimensional representation	Three-dimensional representation
Easy to carry	Not easy to carry
Can show small areas in great detail	Cannot show small areas in great detail