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3. Choose an answer to the question by pressing the ANSWER key that

matches your response. 

• If you are correct, you will hear a congratulatory response and will

earn 10 points. 

• If you are incorrect, you will hear a different response. The unit will

then tell you the correct answer to multiple choice questions, but will
not tell you the correct answer to questions with only two choices
available. No points are given for incorrect answers.

4. If there is more than one player in a game, the unit will tell the next

player to press GO for the next question. The game continues until
each player has been asked 10 questions.

Three-in-a-Row Message
Three correct answers in a row by any player are rewarded with a special
congratulation of sounds, flashing lights, and a verbal acknowledgment.

When Time Is Running Out
If the time is running out for a player to answer a question, five warning
tones will be heard. When the response time has run out, the unit will
say, 

Sorry, time’s up.

If a player is in the middle of listening to a HELP

clue when the time is up, the clue stops.

5. The game is over when each player has been asked 10 questions.

Players score 10 points for each correct answer. If there is more than
one player, each player’s number and score is read separately. If a
player gets a perfect score, there is a special acknowledgment. Tie
games are announced, as well.

Starting a New Game

Pressing GO will start another game of questions with the same question
types, number of players, and answer response times. If you wish to make
changes in the game set-up, turn the unit off and on again before
entering your new choices.

Let's Learn About Globe Features

Your globe is a representation of our earth. Like maps, your globe gives a
great deal of information about the world’s countries, cities, bodies of
water, landforms, and more. However, only a globe can show true
comparisons of size, location, and climate without distortion. Here is
some information about specific things you will see on your globe and a
list of terms relating to the movements of the earth.

Analemma - The analemma is the “figure 8” on
your globe located in the Pacific Ocean. It indicates
the sun’s latitude, showing the latitude where the
sun’s rays are vertical on any given day. Since the
sun’s rays fall vertically only in the tropics, the
analemma extends between latitude 23

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° north 

of the equator (the Tropic of Cancer) and 
latitude 23

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° south of the equator (the Tropic 

of Capricorn).

Axis - The axis is an imaginary line through the middle of the earth,
running from pole to pole. Your globe is mounted so that it rotates on its
axis. This movement of the earth, as it revolves around the sun, causes
day and night as well as different seasons.

Continents - We identify the following as continents: Africa, Asia, Europe,
North America, Australia, and South America. The European continent
includes Russia, and the southern border of Russia is the dividing line
between Europe and Asia. The Asian continent includes the Republic of
Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Ecliptic Line on the Globe - This is the actual path taken by the earth on
its yearly trip around the sun. The ecliptic is not on the earth, but is
represented by a line on the globe that cuts the earth into two
hemispheres, at an angle of 23

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°. The line on the globe representing the

ecliptic is divided into months, and the months are divided into days. The
signs of the zodiac are shown as well. This line also shows where the
vertical rays of the sun fall and the date this occurs.

Equator - The equator is an imaginary line that divides the earth into
northern and southern hemispheres. It is at 0° latitude and is equally
distant from the North and South poles.

Summary of Contents for Talking Globe

Page 1: ...Electronic Quiz Game Instruction Guide EI 8895 Ages 8 Grades 3 ...

Page 2: ... the GeoSafari Talking Globe Along the way you will learn many interesting facts about the earth its countries and peoples The GeoSafari Talking Globe is packed with more than 10 000 questions and features that will help you learn and retain geography facts and other useful information With this guide you can make the most of the many features in the GeoSafari Talking Globe A Note About Place Name...

Page 3: ...he lock nut push down firmly on the spring as shown Turn the lock nut 1 4 rotation around the shaft and release Operating the Unit with Batteries For the best operation always use fresh alkaline batteries Follow these directions 1 Carefully open the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the base unit of the globe 2 Install four fresh C cell DC 1 5v batteries in the battery compartment ...

Page 4: ...ptor hold on the four way headphone splitter IMPORTANT The GeoSafari Talking Globe must only be used with the recommended four way headphone splitter Especially designed for GeoSafari Talking Globe AC Adapter EI 8702 Especially designed for GeoSafari Talking Globe Four Way Headphone Splitter EI 8896 and headphones EI 3915 Caring for Your GeoSafari Talking Globe Treat your GeoSafari Talking Globe l...

Page 5: ...st game set up instruction Both keys access the same information HELP KEY When the HELP light flashes during a game you can press this key to hear helpful clues Game Set Up As you customize your game set up you will use the ANSWER keys to program question content number of players and response times Choosing question content Press key 1 for questions about the world USA and Canada Press key 2 for ...

Page 6: ...ill have 10 questions to answer If no key is pressed for 20 seconds the unit will alert the players and then repeat the last spoken instruction If you need additional help with a step press the HELP key to hear the instruction again Setting Answer Response Times The unit will ask you to choose answer times for each player 1 Each player can choose an answer response time that fits their skill level...

Page 7: ...deal of information about the world s countries cities bodies of water landforms and more However only a globe can show true comparisons of size location and climate without distortion Here is some information about specific things you will see on your globe and a list of terms relating to the movements of the earth Analemma The analemma is the figure 8 on your globe located in the Pacific Ocean I...

Page 8: ...utes and 4 09 seconds This movement causes day and night as different parts of the earth are exposed to light while opposite parts of the earth are in darkness The speed of rotation at any point on the equator is approximately 1 038 miles per hour 1 670 kilometers per hour decreasing to zero miles or kilometers per hour at the poles Time Solar Time According to scientists time varies four minutes ...

Page 9: ...l hear Argentina Tango The tango is a music and dance form that originated in Latin America Although it is based on the dances of a number of countries the Argentine people regard the tango as their national dance This ballroom dance has a basic pattern of step step pause step step close It is characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions Australia Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda the ...

Page 10: ... year limited warranty period Educational Insights will service or replace it with a reconditioned unit at our option upon receipt of the unit and your check or money order EI 8895 GeoSafari Talking Globe 20 00 CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Please call Customer Service 1 800 955 4436 for instructions to return defective units Charges are listed in U S dollars Please send Canadian dollars in U S equivalent pl...

Page 11: ...China Printed in USA TELL EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS We welcome your comments or questions about our products or service CALL 800 995 4436 toll free Monday Friday 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m CST WRITE TO Educational Insights Customer Service 2206 Oakland Parkway Columbia TN 38401 9901 USA EMAIL service edin com OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www educationalinsights com ...

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