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Geography: World Guide

SOUTH AMERICA

South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s

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NORTH AMERICA

North America is a vast and diverse continent consisting of 23 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and numerous Caribbean islands. Here’s an overview:

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EUROPE

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the

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AUSTRALIA

Australia is a vast and diverse country, known for its stunning natural landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cities. Here’s a snapshot: 1. **Geography**: Australia is

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AFRICA

Africa is a vast and diverse continent, known for its rich history, diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife. Here’s a brief overview covering various

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WEST ASIA

West Asia, also known as the Middle East or Southwest Asia, is a region at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia. It encompasses countries

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RUSSIA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA

Russia and Southeast Asia have complex and multifaceted relationships spanning various aspects such as politics, economics, culture, and security. Here’s an overview: 1. **Political Relations**:

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CHINA AND JAPAN

China, officially known as the People’s Republic of China, is a vast and diverse country located in East Asia. Here’s an overview covering various aspects:

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INDIAN INDUSTRIES

EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIES Industrial development is considered one of the important indicators of socioeconomic and human development. Before the rise of modern industries, India was

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LAND ISSUES IN INDIA

Introduction The net sown area is 141 million hectares. Per capita land holdings – 2 ha. World average – 2 ha. British-era land revenue system

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SOILS OF INDIA

Introduction Soils with different layers have different physical and chemical properties. The topmost layer is humus or organic matter, topsoil followed by a transition zone,

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WATER RESOURCES

Introduction Rain, rivers, lakes, and ponds are important sources of water in India. India receives 2nd highest rainfall for a country of its size. 1st is

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VEGETATION OF INDIA

Introduction Tropical Evergreen: They are located in North-East India, parts of Western Ghats, the Andaman and Nicobar, upper Assam, lower slopes of Eastern Himalayas, Odisha,

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INDIAN SEASONS

Introduction SEASONS IN INDIA Winter season, mid-December to mid-March Hot weather season, mid-March to May. The rainy season, June to September Season of retreating monsoon,

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RIVERS OF INDIA

Introduction THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM The drainage system is an integrated system of tributaries and a trunk stream that collects and funnel surface water to the

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WEATHER PHENOMENON

Introduction Weather v. Climate Weather changes frequently but Climate is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable time. The climate of temperate

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TYPES OF CLOUDS

Introduction Types of clouds: High clouds: Cirrus: indicate fair weather and a good sunset. Look fibrous or wispy. Cirrocumulus: Appear like a white globular mass.

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CLIMATOLOGY

Introduction During the early life of the earth, there was an abundance of hydrogen and helium. Extensive volcanism increased nitrogen, sulfur, water vapor, argon, and

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MOTION OF OCEANIC WATER

Waves: Wind pushes the water body. Then gravity pushes the crest downwards and falling water pulls the troughs upwards. The actual motion of water below the

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ISLANDS

Introduction Islands A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. Generally formed of the following types: Continental islands: These islands were formally a part

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Introduction Ocean crust isn’t uniform or flat. It has higher diversity than the continental crust.  It is highly dense, thick crust, and basaltic. Oceanic crust is

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NATURAL CALAMITIES

Earthquakes Sudden movement or vibration in Earth’s crusts. It is due to the release of energy and active internal dynamism of the earth. Types: Shallow

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NATURAL CATASTROPHIC EVENTS

Introduction The major types of natural calamities are Volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunami Volcanoes: Volcanism and the causes of volcanism aren’t random. The areas of high volcanic

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LANDFORMS ON THE EARTH

Introduction Landforms on the earth are: Mountains Plateaus Plains Types of Landforms Mountains They are of two types: Block Mountains and Fold mountains. Mountain Building

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What is a Hurricane?

Each year, as summer turns to fall, hurricanes begin to appear. These large storms usually occur in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico,

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EARTH

Introduction The upper layer of the Earth’s crust is called the lithosphere. It has 2 parts – the upper part is granitic rocks and forms

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INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

Introduction Geography – means “Study of the Earth”. It has two parts: Physical geography: Landforms Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere. Human geography: Habitation Population Agriculture Location of

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भारत की प्रमुख नदियों के किनारे बसे शहर

✶ यमुना नदी ➠ मथुरा, आगरा, दिल्ली, इलाहाबाद ✶ गंगा नदी ➠ इलाहाबाद, हरिद्धार, कानपुर, पटना, वाराणसी (बनारस) ✶ ब्रह्मपुत्र नदी ➠ सोकोवा घाट, डिब्रूगढ़, गुवाहाटी ✶

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List of Indian Monuments

●Agra Fort Monument Place: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) Built by: Akbar Year/Century: 1573 AD ●Agra city Monument Place: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) Built by: Sikandar Lodi –

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Top Mineral Producing States in India 

1. Iron ore – Odisha 2. Coal – Jharkhand 3. Manganese – Odisha 4. Bauxite – Odisha 5. Mica – Andhra Pradesh 6. Gold – Karnataka 7. Limestone – Andhra Pradesh 8. Barytes – Andhra Pradesh 9. Natural

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India’s Major Pass

■ Karakoram Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Jozilla Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Pirapanjal Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Banihal Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■

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BIOSPHERE RESERVES

1 Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve State : Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka Year : 2000 2 Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve State : Tamil Nadu Year

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What is the Ozone Layer?

When you head out into the summer sun, do you lather up with sunscreen? We hope so! It’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If

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What Does a Barometer Measure?

Can you feel the pressure? It’s around you…all the time…everywhere you go. What is it? Atmospheric pressure — often referred to simply as air pressure — is the constant force exerted on you

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