Überblick – Google Earth (2024)

FAQs

How do I get Google Maps answers? ›

Search for a place, or tap it on the map. At the bottom, tap the name of the place. Under "Questions & answers," tap See questions.

Navigate in Google Earth

. Move around: Drag with your mouse. Zoom in and out: At the bottom right, use +/- or right drag the mouse. Explore around your location: Hold Ctrl + drag the screen.

Street View. Street View is seen as one of the best Google Earth alternatives, offering immersive 360-degree panoramic images. The tool brings people into faraway places as it enables them to explore virtually from home.

Google Earth is generally considered safe for kids to use, as it does not have any explicit or inappropriate content. However, it is important for kids to understand that the app is not a real-time tracking tool, and that the information and images displayed in the app may not be current or accurate.

If your query returns few results or none, there may be a link to Google Answers on the results page. Otherwise, visit answers.google.com.

View results

Sign in to Google Surveys. Click the survey you want to view on the survey dashboard. Click the text of any question to see individual question results. Keep in mind that the responses reported for each question include all users who answered that question, even if they did not complete the survey.

Open Google Earth Pro. Go to a spot on the globe. Ruler. A new "Ruler" window with options appears.

All maps are private by default — only you as the creator of the map can view or edit it.

They are still doing data releases and are still making the product available, so if you are asking if you aren't able to use Google Earth anymore, then the answer is no. The web API, however, is being killed. Websites are no longer able to offer the browser version of Google Earth.

You can measure distances between locations and along paths. You can also measure the size of polygons that you draw in Google Earth. Measurements of distances may not be 100% accurate, especially in areas with 3D terrain and buildings.

Can I see my house from a satellite in real time? ›

Absolutely not. As of May 2024, with current publicly available commercial satellite technology, you cannot access a real-time view of your house. Orbiting satellites capturing images of Earth do not constantly transmit data. They capture images periodically, and it takes time to process and deliver those images.

As an Additional Service, Google Earth requires schools to obtain parent or guardian consent for any minor students they allow to use it. For more information on obtaining consent see this page of the Help Center.

Google Earth or Earth Studio can be used for purposes such as research, education, film and nonprofit use without needing permission. All content created from Google Earth or Earth Studio must always be properly attributed. Google Earth content may not be used for any commercial or promotional purposes.

The downside to using Google Earth instead of a paper chart for navigation purposes in a boat is that it doesn't show half of the features that are important, such as navigation buoys, ocean depth, currents, hidden rocks, undersea pipelines and cables etc.

On your Android phone or tablet, touch and hold the Home button or say "Hey Google."

To become a Google reviewer, you must first have a Google account. Once you have a Google account, you can start writing reviews for businesses you've visited. To write a review, search for the business on Google Maps and click on the “Write a Review” button.