The following are the major characteristics of El Nino that reappear with its every cycle- Anomalous warming of surface water. Is a warm southward flowing current off the...
Climate is the long-term average weather condition, over a particular area for the past several years. The meteorological variables i.e. humidity, pressure, temperature, wind, and precipitation are measured...
Factors affecting surface temperature of oceans are: Latitude– Surface temperature of ocean water is highest near equator and decreases as one moves towards poles. Prevailing winds– Coriolis force...
India has many perennial rivers in the Northern parts and many seasonal rivers in the Southern part. The country also receives a good amount of rain over the...
Pre-monsoon season is from April to May in India. It is the precursor to the full onset of monsoon. Due to high-pressure over the Indian subcontinent, the moisture...
Strait is a navigable waterway that connects two large water bodies, while Isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land. Importance of...
Constructive effects of volcanic eruptions Formation of Fertile Soils- Volcanic soils are fertile, rich in minerals and very good for agriculture. In India, such soil type is referred...
Wetlands are defined as land which is saturated with water seasonally or permanently with water and takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem. India has 26 Ramsar...
Technically recoverable shale gas potential has been shown by many countries including India but as of now, the commercial production is being done only in US, Canada and...
Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis Aurora is referred to as polar lights observed around the magnetic poles in the northern as well as in southern hemispheres. It results due...
