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The Dance of the Monsoon Winds: A Global Phenomenon Shaping Climates and Cultures The monsoon, a seasonal shift in wind patterns, is a powerful force that shapes the lives of billions of people across the globe. From the lush landscapes of South Asia to the arid deserts of Australia, the monsoon’s influence is felt in … Read more
Agro-climatic zones of india An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. With the 329 million hectares of the geographical area the country presents a large number of complex agro-climatic situations. India is divided into 15 agro-climatic zones.The 15 agro-climatic … Read more
UN-REDD Programme: A Global Effort to Combat Deforestation and Climate Change The world faces a pressing challenge: deforestation and forest degradation are accelerating, contributing significantly to climate change and threatening biodiversity. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, the United Nations launched the UN-REDD Programme in 2008, aiming to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation … Read more
Natural Vegetation of India Forests – Natural Vegetation of India:Types and distribution types Climate, Soil and topographyare the major factors that influence Natural Vegetation of a place. The main climatic factors arerainfall and temperature. The amount of annual rainfall has a great bearing on the type of vegetation. Annual Rainfall Type of Vegetation 200 … Read more
Strip Intercropping: A Sustainable Approach to Boosting Agricultural Productivity and Biodiversity Introduction The global demand for food is steadily increasing, driven by population growth and changing dietary preferences. This escalating demand puts immense pressure on agricultural systems, leading to concerns about environmental sustainability and food security. Conventional monoculture farming practices, while efficient in the short … Read more
Savannah Climate: A Tapestry of Warmth, Wetness, and Wildfire Savannahs, those iconic landscapes of open grasslands dotted with scattered trees, are found across the globe, from the African savannas to the Australian outback. These ecosystems are shaped by a unique climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, warm temperatures, and a constant threat of … Read more
The Equatorial Rain Forest Climate: A World of Lush Life and Fragile Balance The equatorial rain forest, a vibrant tapestry of life woven across the globe, is a testament to the power of nature’s intricate dance. This ecosystem, characterized by its relentless heat, relentless rain, and relentless life, is a microcosm of the Earth’s biodiversity … Read more
The atmospheric disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types Evaporation Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous form. This … Read more
The Atmospheric Disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types Evaporation Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous … Read more