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Glaciers Glaciers are made up of fallen snow that, over many years, compresses into large, thickened ice masses. Glaciers form when snow remains in one location long enough to transform into ice. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers … Read more
Water Resources Rainfall: With an Average annual rainfall of 1,170 mm, India is one of the wettest countries in the world. At one extreme are areas like Cherrapunji, in the northeast, which is drenched each year with 11,000 mm of rainfall, and at the other extreme are places like Jaisalmer, in the west, which receives … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Water cycle, also called hydrologic cycle, cycle that involves the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-Atmosphere system. Of the many processes involved in the water cycle, the most important are Evaporation, Transpiration, condensation, Precipitation, and runoff. Although the total amount of water within the cycle … Read more
Receding Glaciers: A Stark Symptom of Global Climate Change The world’s glaciers are shrinking at an alarming rate, a stark and visible manifestation of the ongoing global climate crisis. This phenomenon, driven by rising global temperatures, has far-reaching consequences for ecosystems, water resources, and human societies. Understanding the dynamics of glacier retreat is crucial for … Read more
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 termed as … Read more
Natural Sites – UNESCO’S List of World Heritage Sites The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international collaboration among its 193 Member States. UNESCO’s mandate encompasses education, science, culture, and communication. One of UNESCO’s most important programs is the World Heritage List, which … Read more
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 termed as … Read more
Physical Features Of India Millions of years ago, the Peninsular Plateau region (the oldest landmass) was a part of the Gondwana Land which covered India, Australia, South Africa, and South America. Over hundreds of years of shifting landmass and ocean currents broke this landmass into multiple pieces. .One such piece- the Indo-Australian plate started shifting … Read more
A Sanctuary for Nature: Exploring the Significance of National Parks National parks, vast and diverse landscapes protected for their natural beauty and ecological importance, stand as testaments to the enduring power of nature and the human desire to preserve it. These protected areas, found across the globe, serve as vital sanctuaries for countless species, offer … Read more