Which term refers to a small spherical model of the Earth used in cartography?

• A. Conic Projections
• B. Equal-area projections
• C. Contour
• D. Globe

Answer: (D)

This question focuses on the name for the small spherical representation of the Earth used in cartography. A globe is a miniature three‑dimensional sphere that accurately depicts continents, oceans, and geographical relationships, making it the most faithful way to visualize the planet’s shape and spatial relations. Conic projections describe a method for translating the Earth’s surface onto a cone to produce flat maps, not a spherical model. Equal-area projections are flat map projections designed to preserve area, but again they aren’t the globe. Contour refers to elevation lines drawn on maps to show terrain, not to a three‑dimensional model of the Earth. So the term that best fits a small spherical model is globe.