Erdglobus

/ˈeːɐ̯tˌɡloːbʊs/
globe

Der Erdglobus zeigt die Kontinente und Ozeane.

The globe shows the continents and oceans.


formal

A spherical representation of the Earth, typically used for educational or decorative purposes.

Im Klassenzimmer steht ein großer Erdglobus.

There is a large globe in the classroom.

Often used in geography education to teach about Earth's geography.

Collocations

Erdglobus drehento spin the globeErdglobus betrachtento examine the globe

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Usage in Education

The Erdglobus is a common tool in schools to teach geography and Earth sciences.

Word Origin

From 'Erde' (Earth) + 'Globus' (globe), combining the two to refer to a spherical model of the Earth.

Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in educational contexts, particularly in geography and cartography.

Word Breakdown

Erde
Earth
root
+
Globus
globe
root
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