“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Geography

Types of Rocks

  Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are the three different types of rocks that make up all the rocks on Earth. Every form of rock has unique characteristics and

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List of Major Canals of India

Canals are basically man made waterways. Canals are mostly used for either irrigation purposes or for conveyance/ transportation. Mostly canals are taken out from reservoirs created as

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Tundra

Tundra is a biome characterized by minimal precipitation, low temperatures, and treeless conditions. The term Tundra has been derived from a Russian word that means “treeless mountain tract.” The

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The Great Victoria Desert

Very remote spinifex grass covered spot in the Great Victoria Desert in central Australia.  The Great Victoria Desert (GVD) is Australia’s largest dune desert and

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The Gobi Desert

Sandstone formations of Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) in south Gobi desert, Mongolia.  Contrary to popular belief, only five percent of the Gobi is covered in golden

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The Great Basin Desert

Orange globemallow wildflowers growing in the sagebrush of the Great Basin Desert.  The Great Basin Desert is a cold winter desert, and the 10th largest

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What is a Lagoon?

Aerial view of beautiful lagoons and limestone cliffs of Coron, Palawan, Philippines. Venice is one of the most famous lagoons in the world, but many

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Wettest Places on Earth

Planet Earth’s climate is a diverse and wide-ranging phenomenon that has shaped history, culture, and everyday life. From arid deserts to tropical rainforests and so

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Facts About Volcanoes

1. Volcanoes are openings of the Earth’s surface. Volcanoes are openings of the Earth’s surface. When a volcano erupts lava, ash and gas is expelled

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Commonwealth Countries

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 countries. It is often referred to as the British Commonwealth as most of its members were once colonies of the British Empire,

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Third World Countries

When you hear the term “third world” you probably think of poor countries. But “third world” was originally a term used during the Cold War. It denoted countries that were

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ASEAN Countries

ASEAN Countries ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. As its name implies, it is a grouping of countries in the region of Southeast

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Siberia

Siberia is the northernmost region of Asia. Most of the region belongs to the Russian Federation. In fact, it comprises most of Russia’s territory. Siberia’s name comes from

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What is Karst Topography?

Karst mountains in Guilin, China. The most grandiose Karst topographical features are fashioned by nature in the presence of dense limestone, abundant rainfall, and a

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Endorheic Basin

The Great Salt Lake in Utah is remnant of an endorheic basin. Endorheic basins and lakes are often saline, and can form salt lakes or

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Salt Pan

The world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Salt pans, or salt salts are areas where bodies of water have evaporated, leaving behind

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What is Oceania?

Oceania Oceania is a region in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of 4 subregions, Australia and New Zealand, Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. Approximately 43 million

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What is a Plateau?

Grand Canyon, Arizona. Plateaus are raised sections of land, upwelled by natural forces and further modified by rain and wind through erosion. Known to produce

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Arctic Vs. Antarctic

The Antarctic (left) and Arctic (right) regions like on opposite poles of the Earth. The Arctic is the northernmost region of the Earth that features a large

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Biosphere

What is The Biosphere? Also referred to as the “Ecosphere,” the biosphere is a relatively thin zone of the Earth’s surface that supports life. The word “biosphere” was initially used in

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