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Locating Places on the Earth

ICSE · Class 3 · Social Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

The Globe

  • A globe is a small model of the Earth.
  • It is spherical in shape, just like the real Earth.
  • The globe is fixed on a stand in a tilted position to show how the Earth is tilted in space.
2

Maps and Their Types

  • A map is a flat drawing of the Earth or a part of it.
  • Maps are easier to carry than globes and show more details.
  • There are two main types of maps: Political maps and Physical maps.
3

Directions and Compass

  • There are four main directions: North, South, East, and West.
  • The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West.
  • At night, the Pole Star (North Star) always points to the North.
4

Sketches and Finding Places

  • A sketch is a rough drawing of a place, not drawn to scale.
  • Sketches use simple words like 'left', 'right', 'near', 'behind', 'in front of' to give directions.
  • We use sketches to explain how to reach a place quickly, like a friend's house or a park.

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A globe is a smallA map is a flat drawingThere are four main directionsA compass is a small toolA sketch is a rough drawing

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