How+we+represent+the+Earth

= The Earth  =

=We live on planet Earth.= =The Earth is a sphere.= =The surface of the Earth is covered with land and water.= =The land is made up of continents and islands.= =Most of the Earth is covered with water.= =This water forms the seas and oceans.= =There is also water in rivers and in lakes.= = = = = == = = =The Earth is surrounded by a layer of air called the ATMOSPHERE.= =This is where clouds form.= =The atmosphere protects us from radiation and asteroids.= =The atmosphere gives us oxygen for breathing.=

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= Earth globes  =

=Earth globes are the most accurate way to represent the planet Earth.= =These globes are spheres which represent the planet on a small scale.= =They show:= =• The North Pole : the point on Earth that is farthest north.= =• The South Pole : the point on Earth that is farthest south.= =• The Equator : an imaginary line dividing the Earth into two halves: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.= = =

= The cardinal points  = = The cardinal points are the four main points of a compass: North, South, East and West. =

=The cardinal points help us know where we are.= =We represent the cardinal points on the compass rose= = =

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=A compass has a magnetic needle that always points North. The cardinal points are written in the circle. ‘W’ is for West. ‘E’ is for East. ‘N’ is for North. ‘S’ is for South.=


 * ==Hold the compass flat in your hand. Don’t move. The arrow points North.== || ==Slowly turn the compass so that the arrow and ‘N’ coincide.== ||
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=We represent our planet on maps:= = Physical maps = = Political maps  =



=• The six continents: America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica =

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=• The five oceans: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean.=

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=Enjoy the song about Oceans and Continents:=

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