Notes and Study material for Exams
Remote Sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object and thus in contrast to on-site observation. In current usage, the term “remote sensing” generally refers to the use of satellite- or aircraft-based sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth, … Read more
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 barely … Read more
The Dance of Sun, Moon, and Earth: Unveiling the Secrets of Spring Tides The ocean, a vast and ever-changing entity, pulsates with a rhythm dictated by celestial forces. Its tides, the rhythmic rise and fall of water levels, are a mesmerizing dance orchestrated by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. But there … Read more
The Subtle Dance of the Tides: Understanding Neap Tides The rhythmic rise and fall of the ocean, the ebb and flow of the tides, is a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that has captivated humans for millennia. This constant dance is driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, creating a complex interplay of … Read more