Map Projections and How they are Made Cartography.
The Globe The shortest distance between any two points on the surface of the Earth can be found quickly and easily along a great circle. Even the largest.
Texture Visual detail without geometry. Texture Mapping desire for heightened realism.
AP Human Geography. Portrays all or parts of the globe on a flat surface. Cartographers have to pick the best projection for the project they are.
The Globe