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The Unseen Force: Exploring the World of Secondary Winds 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, from the gentle breeze to the ferocious hurricane. While primary winds, like the trade winds and westerlies, are often discussed, a lesser-known … 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 … 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
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
Sculpting the Earth: A Journey Through Erosional Landforms The Earth’s surface is a dynamic tapestry, constantly reshaped by the relentless forces of erosion. These forces, driven by wind, water, ice, and gravity, carve out a diverse array of landforms, each telling a unique story of geological history. This article delves into the fascinating world of … 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