Notes and Study material for Exams
Broad Physical Feature: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers:- Landforms are the natural features and shapes existent on the face of the earth. Landforms possess many different physical characteristics and are spread out throughout the planet. Together, landforms constitute a specific terrain and their physical arrangement in the landscape forms what is … Read more
Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of the … Read more
Each landform has its unique physical shape, size, materials and is a result of the action of certain geomorphic processes and agent(s). Every landform has a beginning. Landforms once formed may change in their shape, size and nature slowly or fast due to continued action of geomorphic processes and agents. Due to changes in … Read more
The Hidden World Beneath the Waves: Exploring the Ocean Floor and its Features The ocean floor, a vast and mysterious realm, covers over 70% of our planet’s surface. It is a world of darkness, immense pressure, and unique life forms, harboring secrets that have captivated explorers and scientists for centuries. This article delves into the … Read more
Minor Relief of the Ocean Floor: Unveiling the Subtle Sculptures of the Deep The ocean floor, a vast and enigmatic realm, is not a monotonous expanse of flat sediment. It is a landscape sculpted by tectonic forces, volcanic activity, and the relentless erosion of currents and waves. While towering mountains and deep trenches dominate the … Read more
Diving Deep: Exploring the Divisions of the Ocean Floor The ocean, a vast and mysterious realm covering over 70% of our planet, holds secrets that have captivated explorers and scientists for centuries. Beneath the surface lies a complex and diverse landscape, sculpted by geological forces and teeming with life. Understanding the divisions of the ocean … Read more