Climate Change in India In August 2021, a flood inundated multiple villages in the central Indian region of Bundelkhand. The cause of this flood is believed to be the combination of an exceptional amount of rainfall and the inadequate management of the dams on the Sindh river, a tributary of
Geography
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it.
Industries and the classification of various IndustriesIndustries and the classification of various Industries
Industries An industry is a particular branch or form of commercial or economic activity. It is mainly related with the raw material processing and the manufacturing of products or good in manufacturing units or factories. Manufacturing and trading takes place in any of business which is related to an industry.
What Is Global Warming?What Is Global Warming?
When average temperature of the earth’s surface increases, it leads to global warming. The effect of greenhouse gases causes global warming. The greenhouse effect is caused by deforestation or the burning of fuel fossils leading to emissions of carbon dioxide and other kinds of greenhouse gases. Heat gets trapped instead
Temperate ZoneTemperate Zone
Temperate Zone Temperate Zone – Out of the five geographical zones of the earth, one is the temperate zone. This zone is located between either the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer or the Antarctic Circe and the Tropic of Capricorn. Regions falling in this zone experience, an average
Tourism and its impactsTourism and its impacts
Tourism and its impacts HISTORY OF TOURISM Tourism and its impacts – Tourism was quite less before world war one. Only the elite class travelled to different places for pleasure, or those who were adventurous and wanted to explore. After both world wars tourism somehow came to a halt and
Patterns of Population GrowthPatterns of Population Growth
Rates and patterns of population growth vary in different countries. Countries like USA and UK classified as MEDC’s (more economically developed countries) have low growth rates, whereas LEDC’s (lesser economically developed countries) have high growth rates. This is due the difference in the overall development of these nations. Certain underdeveloped
5 Tourism Sites created by Weathering and Erosion5 Tourism Sites created by Weathering and Erosion
5 Tourism Sites created by Weathering and Erosion: Erosion is caused by Mechanical Weathering and Chemical Weathering. In Mechanical Weathering it can be seen that rocks or sand move off as a chunk and this change is quite visible. Chemical Weathering is more subtle as it happens through chemical reactions.
Weather And Climate – Importance Of AltitudeWeather And Climate – Importance Of Altitude
Climate and weather both are affected by a lot of factors. Altitude or elevation is one factor that affects climate. As the altitude increases the climatic conditions normally become colder. The changes are reflected in the life zone regions on the high mountains. Plants that grown around the mountain base
Population Density and DistributionPopulation Density and Distribution
Geographical factors: Water: Availability of water is a huge factor. Access to sufficient or adequate reserves of water attracts people to that region or area. Relief: Rugged terrain is unfavourable for the construction of settlements. Dense populations are usually found on plains or areas that are accessible. Mountainous or forested
Tourism sites created by weatheringTourism sites created by weathering
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FloodingFlooding
Flooding How Are Floods Caused? Flooding – Water at times overflows in huge amounts onto normal dry land when floods are caused. Land gets submerged with the overflowing water leading to a deluge. Water in its most violent and cruel expression is called a flood. Lots of people get killed,
Cyclones and TsunamisCyclones and Tsunamis
Cyclones and Tsunamis At times, winds blow around a central area where the atmospheric pressure is low. This causes revolving storms or cyclones. Cyclones taking place in the northern hemisphere are termed as typhoons or hurricane. The wind flows in a circle in an anticlockwise direction. Cyclones that take place
Weather StationsWeather Stations
What Are Weather Stations It is very helpful to have an update on the weather conditions if you have to go out on a picnic or have some outdoor plans. You may expect the weather to be sunny and bright but instead get heavy rain showers. It you know in
Indian Relief – The Indus Ganga Brahmaputra PlainIndian Relief – The Indus Ganga Brahmaputra Plain
The Indus – Ganga – Brahmaputra plain: The fertile northern plain of India has been formed by the depositional work of the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra rivers. That is why it is called the Indus – Ganga – Brahmaputra plain. It stretches from the river Satluj all the
Indian Relief – The Himalyan mountain complexIndian Relief – The Himalyan mountain complex
Indian Relief India is a vast country which has a great diversity of relief features. Its physiographic diversity includes lofty young fold mountains, flat plains and one of the oldest plateaus of the world. The Indian islands have their own unique personality. India is generally divided into the following relief
How Do Plants And Animals Cause Weathering And Erosion?How Do Plants And Animals Cause Weathering And Erosion?
How Do Plants And Animals Cause Weathering And Erosion? How Do Plants And Animals Cause Weathering And Erosion? – Soil is obtained from a process called weathering. Even the clay used for making clay pots is a result of weathering. Huge boulders and rocks break down over a period of
Weather & ClimateWeather & Climate
What Is Weather? Weather is the state of air whether dry, cold, wet, windy or cloudy at a particular time and place. It is described as good weather, bad weather, awesome weather, fairly good, or bad weather etc. Man has been in awe of weather right through history. In ancient
Reasons for different types of population structures as shown by age/sex pyramidsReasons for different types of population structures as shown by age/sex pyramids
There are 4 types of population structures or pyramids: Stationary/Stable Pyramid: This pyramid shows low fertility and mortality rates that remain balanced or unchanged. Expansive Pyramid: This pyramid is wide at its base, indicative of high birth and death rates. Constrictive Pyramid: Indicating low birth and death rates, this