What is Longitude? Longitude represents the angular distance of a place to the east or west of the Prime Meridian. It helps us identify the east–west position of any location on Earth. They are denoted in degrees (°), minutes (′), and seconds (″). What are Longitude Lines? Longitude lines are imaginary vertical lines drawn on […]
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Latitude – Latitude is the angular distance of a place north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees (°), Minutes(‘) & second(“).It is the angle that shows how far a place is north or south from the Equator on Earth. Latitude Lines – Latitude lines are imaginary horizontal lines drawn around the Earth parallel
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The ocean is one of the most vital components of the Earth’s ecosystem. It produces more than half of the planet’s oxygen, absorbs excess heat, maintains global temperatures, and provides food and livelihood to billions of people. However, over the last few decades, the ocean has been experiencing a rapid and dangerous environmental change —
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Peninsular River System of India The Peninsular River System is one of the two major river systems of India and plays a vital role in shaping the geography, agriculture and water resources of the southern part of the country. Unlike the Himalayan rivers which are snow-fed, Peninsular rivers are mainly rain-fed and depend highly on
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Rivers are the backbone of India’s history, economy and civilization. From agriculture and transportation to religion and culture, Indian rivers have shaped the society for thousands of years. India has an extensive network of rivers originating from mountains, plateaus and hills, making the Indian River System one of the most diverse in the world. The
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Population is one of the most important topics in the world today. It refers to the number of people living in a particular area—whether it is a city, state, country, or the entire planet. Understanding population trends helps governments, businesses, and societies plan for the future. As the global population continues to grow rapidly, it
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Climate change means a significant, long-term alteration in the average weather of the Earth. Weather changes day to day, but climate is the pattern of weather measured over many years. Scientists have observed that the Earth’s average temperature has risen sharply since the industrial revolution. This warming is known as global warming, and it is
Introduction The Ring of Fire, also known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, Rim of Fire, or Circum-Pacific Belt, is the most geologically active region on Earth. It forms a horseshoe-shaped zone around the edges of the Pacific Ocean, stretching for about 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) and up to 500 kilometers (310 miles) wide. This
Introduction India is a federal country, which means power is divided between the central government and state governments. Today, India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. After India got independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, the country went through many changes to make administration easier and to respect different languages, cultures, and
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a system used to show how clean or polluted the air is in a particular area. It helps people understand the quality of the air they are breathing and whether it can affect their health. The AQI is measured using different pollutants such as dust particles (PM2.5 and PM10),
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