We all know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It stands at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,032 feet) above mean sea level and is the highest of the eight-thousanders, a group of mountains with elevations exceeding 8,000 meters. There are 14 universally recognized eight-thousanders in the world, and all of
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Rainfall is the most common form of precipitation. It is important for recharging groundwater and water bodies and is useful in agriculture. On the downside, heavy rainfall may cause disastrous floods and landslides. Hence, it becomes important to measure and record rainfall to plan activities of the future. Now coming to the question, how is
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A National Park in India is a protected area to propagate or develop wildlife and its environment. Here is a list of the top 10 largest national parks in India. Top 10 largest national parks in India 1. Hemis National Park Area State/UT Established 4,400 sq km Ladakh 1981 Hemis National Park in Ladakh is
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Air circulates in the atmosphere forming six different cells, three in each hemisphere. These cells are- Hadley cell, Ferrel cell, and Polar cell. Hadley cell Ferrel cell Polar cell This is the end of the article Read more How do clouds form? | Fun facts about clouds Precipitation types | Rain, Snow, Hail, etc.
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Lok Sabha is the lower house of the parliament of India. There are a total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha currently. Let’s take a look at the state-wise composition of seats. Number of Lok Sabha constituencies by state State Number of Lok Sabha seats 1 Andhra Pradesh 25 2 Arunachal Pradesh 2 3
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Tiger is a member of the cat family (Felidae). They are the largest cats found in the wild only in Asia. This article lists some interesting facts about tigers. Let’s read. 15 Interesting facts about Tigers IUCN conservation status Endangered Lifespan 10-15 years in the wild Weight Bengal Tiger – (180-260) kg for male/(100-160) kg
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The lion is a member of the cat family Felidae. Often referred to as the “King of the Jungle”, the lion is one of the two most famous cat species, the other being the tiger. Every wildlife lover has a dream of going on an African safari and watching the lion from up close in
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Madhya Pradesh is a state in Central India. Like every Indian state, Madhya Pradesh is unique in its own way. At the same time, it possesses great diversity. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh, “the Heart of India”. Interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh Overview Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India by
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Precipitation is water that falls from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface in either liquid or solid form. Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are the four major types of precipitation. All forms of precipitation originate from clouds. Types of Precipitation 1. Rain Rainfall occurs when water vapor in the air condenses into liquid droplets that grow
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Uttar Pradesh is a state in Northern India with Lucknow as its capital city. The state is “always in news” mainly because it is a political battlefield. Here are some interesting facts about Uttar Pradesh. Let’s read. Interesting facts about Uttar Pradesh • UP is the most populous state of India. Moreover, it is the
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