A globe
a globe
A three dimensional representation of the Earth is generally known as a globe.
A sphere could be used as a three dimensional model of the earth.
Earth is three-dimensional, but maps are two-dimensional.
Geographic Map
A map is not a three dimensional representation of earth's surface. The best three dimensional representation of earth's surface is a globe or a topographical map.
Distortion
A Globe
A globe
When cartographers represent the three-dimensional Earth in two dimensions what is likely to occur is distortion.
When cartographers represent the three-dimensional Earth in two dimensions what is likely to occur is distortion.
Distortion