Since the ocean waters are dynamic, it shows two types of movements:horizontal and vertical. This movement of ocean water is influenced by a variety of factors like Its physical characteristics - temperature, density, salinity External
All the water on Earth including the oceans, seas, lakes, lagoons, rivers, ice and glaciers, water in atmosphere is called hydrosphere. There is more water in the Southern hemisphere as compared to Northern hemisphere. Hydrological
Since Atmosphere contains water in form of vapour, it causes various changes in the environment. The presence of water in the atmosphere causes various weather phenomena. This water is present in all three forms in
Air in horizontal motion is Wind, And Atmospheric Pressure determines the rise and sink of air. The pressure and winds in atmosphere determine formation of air masses and occurrence of storms. Atmospheric pressure - Weight
The following notes about Solar radiation and Temperature inversion are based on standard reference books like the NCERTs for the benfit of aspirants. We hope you find these useful for a quick revision. Earth receives
Knowledge about the transport arteries of the country and hub for international trade is considered essential for any well- educated person. The following article covers all important ports & highways in India. Questions in General
The composition of Atmosphere is said to be a mixture of different gases. It envelops around the Earth. 99% of total mas of atmosphere is confined to highest of 32 km from the Earth's surface.
Endogenic and exogenic forces that cause physical stresses and chemical actions upon earth materials and bring about changes in the surface configuration of the earth are known as Geomorphic Processes. The Earth's surface is continuously
Earth's crust is composed of rocks. Its an aggregate of one or more minerals. Rocks do not have definite composition of mineral constituents. However, feldspar and quartz are the most common minerals found in rocks.Petrology
98% of Earth's crust is made up of 8 elements, namely: Oxygen Silicon Aluminium Iron Calcium Sodium Potassium Magnesium And rest is constituted by titanium, hydrogen, phosphorus, manganese, sulphur, carbon, nickel and other elements. Elelments