The Land and Ocean Globe |
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This Hydrographic Relief Globe is actually a model of
the Earth with the land areas raised to show the mountains, plains, and
valleys. The ocean surface is represented by clear plastic through which may
be seen the continental shelf, basins, ridges, and trenches that comprise
the ocean floor. The Ice Cap in the Arctic Ocean is shown by a textured
surface through which may be seen the ridges and basins. The continents are
named on the globe as well as the oceans, major ocean basins, ridges, and
currents. Diameter: 12"
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Name: | The Land and Ocean Globe |
Globe Type: | 12" Physical/Bathymetric World Globe |
Base: | Plastic display stand, not attached to globe |
Meridian: | No meridian |
Color: | Blue ocean, cream continents |
Illuminated: | No |
Raised Relief: | Yes, raised and indented relief |
Special: | Clear plastic represents the oceans' surface, while still allowing you to view and study the under-ocean features. An unusual scientific research item. |
Pros: | Helps visualize plate tectonics, continental drift, ring of fire, etc. |
Cons: | No political map information (i.e. no city or country labels) |
1-World comment: | So much to explore under the ocean surface! |