Notes and Study material for Exams
The Rock Cycle: A Continuous Journey of Transformation The Earth’s surface is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, sculpted by the relentless forces of nature. At the heart of this transformation lies the rock cycle, a continuous process that shapes and reshapes the planet’s crust. This intricate cycle involves the interplay of three major rock types: … Read more
Orogenic or the mountain-forming movements act tangentially to the earth surface, as in Plate tectonics. Tensions produces fissures (since this type of force acts away from a point in two directions) and compression produces folds (because this type of force acts towards a point from two or more directions). In the Landforms so produced, … Read more
Corrosion is defined as an attack on a material as a result of chemical, frequently electrochemical reaction, with the surrounding medium. According to this definition, the term corrosion can be applied to all materials, including non-metals. But in practice, the word corrosion is mainly used in Conjunction with metallic materials. Why do metals corrode? Apart … Read more
Environmental problems related to INFRASTRUCTURE-development/”>Infrastructure Development Infrastructure is essential for increasing economic progress and reducing POVERTY. The choices made in the type and scale of infrastructure Investment also have major implications for environmental sustainability. Land New infrastructure typically involves land use change and the selection of the site and its proximity to human … Read more
Waves and Currents: Sculptors of the Earth’s Surface The Earth’s surface is a dynamic landscape, constantly reshaped by the relentless forces of nature. Among these forces, waves and currents play a pivotal role in shaping coastlines, eroding cliffs, transporting sediments, and creating diverse and intricate landforms. These agents of change, driven by wind, tides, and … Read more