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Give an account of the deposits of different types of minerals found in ocean relief across the world.

As per a recent INCOIS report, ocean winds in India’s coastal areas can suffice our energy requirements for next hundred years. Global distribution: Indian Ocean bed- Polymetallic nodules,...

July 3, 2023

Why do the major pressure belts and winds shift pole wards during summer season? Explain.

If the earth had not been inclined towards the sun, the pressure belts, would have been at the same position. But it is not so, because the earth...

June 27, 2023

Explain the role played by endogenic forces in forming various landforms on the earth.

Endogenic forces are those forces that are generated inside the earth surface, e.g. volcanic forces. Types of endogenic forces: Compressional force – Orogenetic forces – Which causes formation...

June 27, 2023

"In comparison to the temperate fishing, tropical fishing is insignificant not only in terms of quantity but also quality." Elucidate the reasons.

Tropical fishing is practiced in 30° north and south of Equator. The major tropical fish-producing countries are China, Peru, Chile, Indonesia India, Thailand, Sri Lanka etc. Some of...

June 26, 2023

If earth was completely solid and homogeneous throughout, how would have the P and S waves behave when they traveled through it? Explain while giving reference to how they actually behave.

The current status of the two body waves- P and S are as follows. The P waves are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through all materials,...

June 25, 2023

Critically examine the factors affecting the distributional pattern of population in India.

India has a highly uneven pattern of population distribution largely determined by not only climate along with terrain and availability of water but also socio-economic and historical factors....

June 23, 2023

Discuss the key features of the drainage system of India's north east region while enumerating various rivers and their tributaries.

Some of the prominent features of the North East India’s drainage system include- Arteries of Inland waterways. Form Deltas. Flooding of rivers. Formation of islands- Example-Majuli. Antecedent Rivers-...

June 22, 2023

Give a comparative account of structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperate cyclone.

The key differences between Tropical and Temperate Cyclones can be understood under below headings: Location Tropical cyclones form along the 5 to 10 degree latitude {but never form...

June 20, 2023

Discuss the legal and institutional framework to regulate and control the extraction of natural resources in seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdictions.

The International law, based around the notion of State sovereignty, confers exclusive rights on each State to adopt its own national laws and policies within its land territory...

June 19, 2023

"Topographic constraints, distribution pattern, technical limitation, and poor management do not allow India to harness its water resources efficiently." Discuss.

Topographic constraints, distribution pattern, technical limitation, and poor management are the key factors which inhibit India for using her water resources efficiently.  Topographic Constraints- The topography plays a...

June 18, 2023

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