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What is a globe used for?

1. a small, low island or coral reef

2. a drawn or printed representation of the Earth on a flat surface

3. an extremely dry area with little water and few plants

4. a round model that lets you see Earth's entire surface

The correct answer is: a round model that lets you see Earth's entire surface

A globe serves as a round model that effectively represents the entire surface of the Earth in three dimensions. Unlike flat maps, which can distort the size and shape of landmasses and bodies of water, a globe maintains accurate proportions, allowing users to visualize how continents and oceans relate to one another spatially. This makes it an excellent educational tool for understanding geography. In contrast, the other options describe different geographic features or representations but do not accurately convey the purpose of a globe. For example, a small, low island or coral reef refers specifically to types of landforms, while a drawn or printed representation of the Earth on a flat surface aligns more with maps. An extremely dry area with little water and few plants describes a desert rather than a globe's function or purpose.