Images: Google takes a different view of Earth
Google Earth begins with a satellite view of the world. You can control the globe with your mouse.
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Google takes a different view of Earth
Google Earth begins with a satellite view of the world. You can rotate the globe using your mouse and zoom in or out using your mouse wheel.
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You can find many locations by typing the name of a locale and searching for it--although the north view can be somewhat confusing.
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Fortunately, you can rotate an image up to 360 degrees to make it easier to see. Also, icons at the bottom help you to find nearby commercial sites.
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Sites of interest are highlighted on your map, which can be printed.
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Google Earth will find locations throughout the world. In many places, a pop-up window will help you find more information about the site.
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