What term refers to a spherical body representing the Earth in cartography?

• A. Globe
• B. Contour
• C. Grid
• D. Hachuring

Answer: (A)

In cartography, the globe is the spherical model of the Earth. It presents the planet in three dimensions, preserving relative sizes and shapes more accurately than flat maps. The other terms describe map features or methods: contour lines show elevation on a flat surface, a grid is a coordinate framework for locating points, and hachuring is a shading technique to indicate relief. So the term for a spherical body representing the Earth is globe.