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The Westerlies: A Global Force Shaping Weather and Climate The Earth’s atmosphere is a dynamic system, constantly in motion, driven by the uneven distribution of solar energy. This movement manifests in various forms, including the powerful winds that circle the globe. Among these, the Westerlies, a dominant force in the mid-latitudes, play a crucial role … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Oceans tides An ocean tide refers to the cyclic rise and fall of seawater. Tides are caused by slight variations in gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon and the Sun in geometric relationship with locations on the Earth's surface. Tides are periodic primarily because … Read more
Mountains Mountain, Landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief. Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning. Very rarely do mountains occur individually. In most cases, they are found in elongated ranges or … Read more
Fauna and Flora Geography: Wild Animals, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and Plants and others Flora is the name given to the collective plant life that grows or once grew in a certain area or during a given time period. It usually refers to the native plant life present but does include new … Read more
Census of India : Economic and Social features Rural and urban Population Altogether, 833.5 million persons live in rural area as per Census 2011, which was more than two-third of the total population, while 377.1 million persons live in urban areas. Urban proportion has gone up from 17.3 per cent in 1951 to … Read more
The Abyssal Plains: Vast, Flat, and Full of Secrets The ocean floor, a realm shrouded in darkness and mystery, holds a vast and diverse landscape. Among its most prominent features are the abyssal plains, vast, flat expanses that stretch for thousands of kilometers, covering nearly 40% of the Earth’s surface. These seemingly monotonous plains, however, … Read more
The Fiery Breath of the Earth: A Deep Dive into Hot Winds Hot winds, a ubiquitous phenomenon across the globe, are a powerful manifestation of Earth’s dynamic climate system. These scorching gusts, often associated with extreme heat and aridity, can wreak havoc on ecosystems, infrastructure, and human health. Understanding the science behind hot winds, their … Read more
The Southeast Trade Winds: A Vital Force Shaping Weather and Climate The Southeast Trade Winds, a consistent and powerful wind system blowing from the southeast towards the equator, play a crucial role in shaping weather patterns and influencing global climate. These winds, along with their counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northeast Trade Winds, form … Read more
Evaporation and Condensation, and so governs the degree of stability of the atmosphere. 3. As relative humidity is directly associated with the temperature of the air, it affects the character and kinds of cloud formation and precipitation. Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of an object. We tend to observe … Read more
Unraveling the Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Drainage Patterns The Earth’s surface is a tapestry of intricate patterns, sculpted by the relentless forces of erosion and deposition. Among these patterns, drainage patterns stand out as a testament to the interplay between geology, topography, and the flow of water. These patterns, like fingerprints on the landscape, … Read more