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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
rootGlobus
globe
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