There are a few tricks to learn before you can effectively use your world globe.
How do you find a place on an educational world globe?
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Because an educational world globe is round with no beginning or end, there are two imaginary reference lines from which all distances and locations are determined; these are the equator and prime meridian.
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Equator: Runs East and West around the exact middle of the educational world globe.
Prime Meridian:Imaginary line running from Pole to Pole and passing through Greenwich, England.
Both the equator and the prime meridian intersect at point where all numbering starts with longitude and latitude lines.
Longitude: Imaginary lines running parallel with the prime meridian through each Pole and numbered in 15ﾺ increments.
Latitude: Imaginary lines running around the globe parallel to the equator at 10ﾺ increments.
Locations are uniquely identified on an educational globe by the point where the longitude and latitude lines intersect, i.e., Dallas Texas is located 33ﾺ North (Latitude) 97ﾺ West (Longitude).
What's the difference between the blue and tan colored educational world globes?
The 'TAN' globes are antique in appearance and are preferred when the educational world globe is to be used as a decorative accessory because the more neutral tan color complements almost any home or office decor. The 'TAN' background or ocean on a tan educational world globe is actually produced from a reproduction of an ancient parchment to give it the Antique or 'Old World' look&the geographic information is up-to-date and this Antiquedtreatment is done primarily for its aesthetic appeal.
The 'BLUE' educational world globes, while also political, have the ocean areas in a blue (water) color and usually consist of highly contrasting, colorful, political boundaries. The youth market normally prefers such educational world globes.
How many different maps does Replogle use?
Currently they use 35 different maps. This is due to the different sizes of their educational world globes, the style types, languages, and because some customers supply their own maps to us for private label educational world globes.
What is that little round dial at the North Pole on my educational world globe?
It's called a TIME DIAL-used to compare time around the world.
Why do some educational world globes have a metal ring or semi-ring around them?
Most educational world globes have a metal ring either full circle or half (semi) circle. These are called MERIDIANS and they are generally numbered in degrees from 0ﾺ at the equator to 90ﾺ at either Pole. Originally, meridians were used to help locate positions on the educational world globe, but since educational world globes have the longitude and latitude lines on the maps, the numbers on the meridian have become less important, but the ring itself still serves to hold the educational world globe ball in position.
What are the bumps on some educational world globes and why aren't they on all educational world globes?
The 'bumps' are called raised relief and better emphasize the mountainous areas of the world. They are there so that you can 'SEE & FEEL' the mountains-although their actual height on the educational world globe does not have any relationship to the true relative heights of the mountain ranges. Raised relief is found on 9", 12" and 16" diameter non-illuminated globes. On the smaller educational world globe, it would be difficult to maintain any degree of accuracy. On a very large diameter educational world globe, i.e., 20" & 32", the method of manufacturing doesn't lend itself to incorporating this feature.
