Shifting Magnetic North Pole
Magnetic North Pole wanders, and every few hundred thousand years, the polarity flips so that a compass would point south instead of north. Liquid churning
Magnetic North Pole wanders, and every few hundred thousand years, the polarity flips so that a compass would point south instead of north. Liquid churning
Colour coded weather warning system is used to alert the public to the predicted severity of weather: cyclones, floods, storms, and winds. The color system
The KLNP is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is 40 km2 in area, the only floating
When people talk about carbon in the atmosphere, they’re referring to carbon dioxide. That’s a gas that traps heat and keeps it close to the
For centuries, Antarctica has captivated people around the world. Explorers sought to travel there—and crossed treacherous waters full of ice to do so. Scientists have studied weather, wildlife, and
● किस नदी को ‘तेल नदी’ कहा जाता है— नाइजर को ● किस नदी को ‘यूरोपीय व्यापार कीजीवन रेखा’ कहाजाता है— राइन नदी ● बंग्लादेश
It may have felt like you were standing on the surface of the Sun. But Earth—even on its hottest days—is far more tolerable than the hottest planets
Before any creatures were living on land, your water was part of the ocean. The water we have on Earth has been here for a very, very long time, and
When you look up high in the sky and see those white, wispy forms floating through the air, you notice that they can look like all
Black holes form from enormous stars more than three times the size of our Sun. When one runs out of fuel, it can no longer
Legislative relations: Parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India. Only Parliament can make the law applicable to Indians
Petroleum Industry Petroleum refineries are set up near three locations viz. Raw material site, Market place or Break of the bulk location i.e. ports or
Aluminum Industry The aluminum industry is located close to bauxite ore regions. Bauxite is the raw material that is refined to get aluminum. The process
Iron and Steel Industry Iron ore when extracted needs two elements for further processing limestone and coking coal. The other factors are water for cooling
Plantation Industry Plantations are of three types: Tree plantations like oil, coconut, rubber, cocoa, and coffee. Field crops like sugarcane and banana. Annual crops like
Dairy Industry Milk is a perishable commodity and so has to be consumed soon after manufacturing. The cattle to be raised for milk doesn’t need
Wool Industry The wool industry needs favorable climatic conditions like a dry climate. The damp, cold conditions in the Northern hemisphere are unsuitable for it
Introduction Cotton is a non-perishable raw material with no weight loss when converted to yarn or textile and so proximity to the source of raw
Introduction The important factors that determine whether a particular place is suitable for the development of industries are the distance from raw material, nature of
Introduction South America has three topographical regions: the Eastern region, western highlands, and Paraguayan region below the eastern region. In the north, llanos grasslands are
Introduction The continent has Rocky mountain ranges on the western side and Appalachian mountains on the eastern coast. In between the ranges, the Great plains
Introduction In the east the Ural mountains range is present. Then the north European plain was followed by a plateau and then the Iberian peninsula.
Introduction It is a Continent country with 6 states. It’s the Smallest continent but the largest island. The population of 24 million is highly urbanized
Introduction Atlas mountain range is the only mountain range in Africa. It is to the north. Sahara, Namib, Lubian, Libyan, and the Kalahari Deserts are
Introduction Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Bahrain, and Qatar are countries. The Arabian peninsula is the largest in the
Introduction RUSSIA: It is the biggest country in the world with a total of 8 time zones. The ports of Russia allow it access to
China: Plateaus of china are Tibetan plateau, Yunnan plateau and loess plateau. 1/3rd of china is mountainous and 90% of china lives on the eastern
EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIES Industrial development is considered one of the important indicators of socioeconomic and human development. Before the rise of modern industries, India was
Mineral Belts of India The Chotanagpur Belt: This region contains almost 100% of kyanite reserves, 93% of iron ore, 84% coal, and 70% of chromite
Introduction India accounts for 17% of the World’s Cattle population.. 64% of the buffalo population and 4% of the rate of increase in milk. The
Introduction The net sown area is 141 million hectares. Per capita land holdings – 2 ha. World average – 2 ha. British-era land revenue system
Introduction Agriculture + fisheries + livestock + forests contribute 13.9% to India’s GDP. India’s 51% population dependent on these activities. Green Revolution in India Green
Introduction Soils with different layers have different physical and chemical properties. The topmost layer is humus or organic matter, topsoil followed by a transition zone,
Introduction Rain, rivers, lakes, and ponds are important sources of water in India. India receives 2nd highest rainfall for a country of its size. 1st is
Introduction Tropical Evergreen: They are located in North-East India, parts of Western Ghats, the Andaman and Nicobar, upper Assam, lower slopes of Eastern Himalayas, Odisha,
Introduction SEASONS IN INDIA Winter season, mid-December to mid-March Hot weather season, mid-March to May. The rainy season, June to September Season of retreating monsoon,
Introduction THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM The drainage system is an integrated system of tributaries and a trunk stream that collects and funnel surface water to the
Introduction Indias latitudinal and longitudinal extent is 30°. North-South distance is 3214 km and the east-west distance is 2933 km. North lies in subtropical and
Introduction Theories related to the origin of the Earth have put forth various intuitions such as one that said the earth originated from the sun.
Introduction Equatorial Region: Between 5 and 10 ° North and South of the equator. The temperature is uniform throughout the year with no variations. Cloudiness
Introduction Weather v. Climate Weather changes frequently but Climate is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable time. The climate of temperate
Introduction Types of clouds: High clouds: Cirrus: indicate fair weather and a good sunset. Look fibrous or wispy. Cirrocumulus: Appear like a white globular mass.
Introduction During the early life of the earth, there was an abundance of hydrogen and helium. Extensive volcanism increased nitrogen, sulfur, water vapor, argon, and
Waves: Wind pushes the water body. Then gravity pushes the crest downwards and falling water pulls the troughs upwards. The actual motion of water below the
Introduction Islands A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. Generally formed of the following types: Continental islands: These islands were formally a part
Introduction Ocean crust isn’t uniform or flat. It has higher diversity than the continental crust. It is highly dense, thick crust, and basaltic. Oceanic crust is
Earthquakes Sudden movement or vibration in Earth’s crusts. It is due to the release of energy and active internal dynamism of the earth. Types: Shallow
Introduction The major types of natural calamities are Volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunami Volcanoes: Volcanism and the causes of volcanism aren’t random. The areas of high volcanic
Introduction Landforms on the earth are: Mountains Plateaus Plains Types of Landforms Mountains They are of two types: Block Mountains and Fold mountains. Mountain Building
Each year, as summer turns to fall, hurricanes begin to appear. These large storms usually occur in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico,