BOAT AND STREAM

  Boat and stream problems is a sub-set of time, speed and distance type questions where in relative speed takes the foremost role. We always find several questions related to the above concept in SSC common graduate level exam as well as in bank PO exam. Upon listing the brief theory of the issue below … Read more

Development and Utilization Land Resources ie General land use, agricultural land use

  Land is a finite resource. Land availability is only about 20% of the earth’s surface. Land is crucial for all developmental activities, for natural Resources, ecosystem Services and for agriculture. Growing Population, growing needs and demands for Economic Development, clean water, food and other products from Natural Resources, as well as degradation of land … Read more

Soil Profile

SoilSoil Profile A Soil profile is a vertical section of the soil that shows the different layers of soil. The layers of soil are formed by the interaction of the parent material, climate, organisms, and time. The parent material is the material from which the soil is formed. It can be rock, sand, or other … Read more

Desalinization

What is desalination? Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable. It is a vital process in many parts of the world where fresh water is scarce. Water Scarcity Context Types of Desalination Technologies Thermal Processes Membrane Processes Energy Requirements Brine Disposal and Environmental Impacts Costs and Economic Considerations Current … Read more

Sheet erosion

Sheet Erosion Sheet erosion is the most common type of erosion, and it occurs when water flows over the surface of the land, carrying away SoilSoil particles. It can be caused by rain, snowmelt, or irrigation water. Sheet erosion can be a serious problem, as it can remove topsoil, which is the most fertile layer … Read more

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The following are subtopics of Consumer Price Index (CPI): Consumer Price Index (CPI) All Items All Items Less Food and Energy Food and Beverages Food Beverages Energy Energy Commodities Energy Services Housing Rent of Primary Residence Owners’ Equivalent Rent of Primary Residence Household Operations Apparel Transportation Medical Care Recreation Education Communication Other Goods and Services … Read more

The Changwon Declaration on human well-being and wetlands

The Changwon Declaration on human well-being and wetlands is a declaration that was adopted at the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The declaration recognizes the importance of wetlands for human well-being and calls for action to protect and restore them. The subtopics of the declaration are: … Read more

Agenda 21 for culture

The subtopics of Agenda 21 for culture are: Cultural diversity Cultural heritage Cultural industries Cultural tourism Culture and development Culture and peace Culture and the environment Culture and communication Culture and education Culture and health Culture and employment Culture and the media Culture and the arts Culture and the digital age Culture and the future … Read more

Cheraw

Cheraw is a city in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,133 at the 2010 census. Cheraw is located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, approximately 100 miles (160 km) northwest of Charleston and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city was founded in 1768 by … Read more