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compare maps and earth
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by PBworks 16 years, 4 months ago
How do Google Earth and Maps compare?
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Google Earth
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Google Maps
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Available at:
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http://earth.google.com
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http://maps.google.com
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Installation
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Local installation required
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No installation-available online.
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Login Required/File Creation
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No login required to create files
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Login required
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Media embed code capable?
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Yes, multiple formats: YouTube, Slideshare, Evoca, uStream, Voicethread and others
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Yes, YouTube only.
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Text, Image, Hyperlinks available?
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Yes
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Yes
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Requires knowledge of HTML
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Yes, required to insert imagery and hyperlinks
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No, onboard Rich Text editor provides these capabilities
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Specialized Applications available in tool
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Yes: Google Sky
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Yes, Streetview, Mapplets, and Personal Profile Page
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KML and KMZ file creation?
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Yes, both are available
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Only KML file creation is available
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Export to the other?
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Yes
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Yes
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Community Support
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Yes
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Yes
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Educational Lesson files available online
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Yes
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Yes
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