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Geographic queries instructions

1. Geographic queries using Google Earth

1. Download and install Google Earth. Use the latest version available.
   
   
2. Turn off every active option on the left panel of Google Earth, under Places and Layers. By doing this, you will have a better 3D perspective. Check the Terrain box under Layers or under the Navigation Panel.
   
   
3. Select option "Earth" in the query site.
   
   
   School: 

   Earth 
4. Execute your query, and Google Earth will be opened automatically. You can now see your results.
   

2. Geographic queries using Google Maps

1. Select option "Maps" in the query site.
   
   School: 

   Maps 
   
   
2. Execute your query, andy you will be redirected to a new window where you can see your results.
   
   
3. Navigate through the map with zoom and navigations controls on the top left corner of the map, and click on every school to obtain more information.
   
   
   

Tips

1. Uncheck previous layers (from previous queries) in Google Earth to avoid confusions. After analyzing your results, you will be able to uncheck unnecessary layers.
   
   
2. In order to improve your experience, you should delete every unnecesary layer. Your computer's performance can be affected if you load too many results.
   
   
3. Most of results on the map are links which provide you more information about every school (including pictures).

If you want more information:

• http://earth.google.es/index.html
• http://www.eduteka.org/GoogleEarth2.php
• http://maps.google.com/