subject: Globes - Different Types Of Globes [print this page] The word "globe" is derived from the Latin word "globus" which means sphere or mass and there is no doubt about the fact that globes provide the best view of the earth as it does not distort either the shape or the size of large features.
In order to show topography, sometimes a globe has a surface texture with exaggerated elevation to make it more visible to us.Although modern globes are imprinted with meridians and parallels to show the approximate coordinates of a specific place.
There are different types of globes available in the market nowadays and we will discuss them one by one here:
Pioneer Globe:
If you are a geography buff or a young scholar, this 12- inch political, raised-relief globe can be a great additional to your home, classroom or office. It is mounted on a gold, die-cast metal and has a numbered meridian. It can spin and tilts to find easy location of oceans, countries or any other geographical features you are looking for.
Explorer Globe:
It's a special vibrant globe which puts the whole world right at your finger tips as it contain more than 4,000 location names and distinctive political boundary markings. Normally these globes are 12 inch in diameter having gold colored base and semi-meridian.
Atlantis Globe:
These globes are different from rest as it not only shows true-to-life color to illustrate deserts, mountains, forests and grasslands but also show undersea physical features. In order to bring any area you are looking for closer to your view, it has gyro-matic mounting with numbered full-meridian swings up or down.
Replogle Globes Traveler Globe:
It's a great hand-crafted educational globe with 12-Inch/30cm diameter. These globes have smoke black plastic base and raised relief. If you are looking to buy a glove for college or high student, this globe is perfect for it.
IMAX Windsor Globe:
IMAX Windsor Globe is crafted of wood, iron, and brass, and available in two sizes, these globes feature intricate detailing, and are must haves for home or office displays.
It's a classical and very traditional type of globe crafted of iron, wood and brass. These types of globes are available in brown or natural colors only. It's a must have for office display or home which is available in two sizes only.
I hope above mentioned information about different types of globes would be helpful for everyone.
